Patriots safety and team captain Jabrill Peppers admitted to cocaine possession prior to the start of his domestic violence trial.

New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers admitted in court Thursday to cocaine possession, ensuring the charge would not come into play during his trial for domestic abuse allegations.

Ahead of the start of his trial on domestic violence charges, Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers admitted to sufficient facts on a misdemeanor drug possession charge for cocaine found in his wallet on the night of his arrest.