Peppers returned to team headquarters Tuesday. He spoke with the media. He stretched at the start of a walkthrough practice. He went about his business like it was business as usual. Of course, it wasn't.

New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers said his legal team is cooperating with the NFL's ongoing investigation, but isn't sure when he might be back after being removed from the commissioner exempt list and becoming eligible to participate in practice and play in the team's games.