In one of the more surprising roster cuts from the last week, the New England Patriots released veteran safety Jabrill Peppers on Friday.

Speaking for the first time since the move, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel was complimentary of the safety while emphasizing the team-first approach guiding roster construction.

“Well, I think these things are tough decisions. We’re just trying to get it right,” Vrabel said. “I have a lot of respect for Jabrill as a person and as a player. And what we felt like was in the best interest of the team at this point, was allowing him to have another opportunity elsewhere.

“There’s a lot of things that go into these decisions. They’re never easy. We’re just trying to get it right collectively. Again, there’s a personal side and a professional side — talked

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