Jabrill Peppers Among Patriots Inactives vs. Chargers

The New England Patriots listed their inactive players for Week 17. Among those inactive was center Ben Brown, previously ruled out while in concussion protocol. The good news for New England is that all but one of their players listed as questionable for the game are available to play. The lone exception is safety Jabrill Peppers.

Peppers missed last week’s game against the Buffalo Bills. He continued to nurse a hamstring injury throughout the week and was a limited participant in practice. Peppers role was filled admirably by Marte Mapu against Buffalo, who will likely receive the start once again.

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New England’s other inactive players for Week 17 are QB Joe Milton III (emergency quarterback), RB Terrell Jennings, OL Sidy Sow, and OL Tyrese Robinson.

The Patriots elevated WR Alex Erickson and LB Monty Rice from the practice squad for the game. New England listed four linebackers as questionable but it appears all will be available. Erickson will continue to handle return duties in Marcus Jones’ absence.

The New England Patriots (3-12) host the Los Angeles Chargers (9-6) on Saturday at 1 p.m.