"The 29-year-old former Patriots captain was released by New England in a surprising move on cutdown day last month. Peppers had just signed a contract extension with the team last year. "It is what it is, sometimes you're not good enough," Peppers said in a video posted to YouTube by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. "You play a long time in this league, you know, you're going to get traded or cut.""
""It is what it is. I'm happy [Mike] Tomlin made the call. He's definitely a coach that I said I wanted to play for before I retire, and it just happened a lot sooner than I thought. I'm happy to be here." Patriots coach Mike Vrabel did not elaborate much when asked why New England released Peppers when asked last month, other than saying that"
Jabrill Peppers signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers after being released by the New England Patriots on cutdown day despite a contract extension signed last year. Peppers said he accepted the move, acknowledged roster churn in the NFL, and expressed happiness to play for Mike Tomlin. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said the release was what the team felt was in its best interest and called the decision tough. Peppers will face the Patriots in Foxborough next Sunday, praised Pittsburgh's defensive tradition and coaching continuity, and said his role will depend on quickly learning the defense.
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