New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers, left, intercepts a pass intended fo San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, middle, as cornerback Marcus Jones (25) watches during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

FILE - New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers answers questions during a news conference after playing against the New York Jets in an NFL football game, Sept. 19, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, file)