Jabrill Peppers has arrived.
Peppers intercepted Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins' pass during the third quarter of Sunday's contest against Washington. The 23-year-old cut in front of Redskins' wide receiver Jeremy Sprinkle for the takeaway and returned Haskins' pass 34 yards for his first interception, and pick-six, as a member of Big Blue.
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— New York Giants (@Giants) September 29, 2019Peppers was the key piece New York received in the multi-player deal from Cleveland for Odell Beckham Jr. He was looked upon as a replacement for Landon Collins, who departed New York in favor of Washington during free agency.
"I'm here for a reason," Peppers told Giants coach Pat Shurmur when he returned to the sideline.
The East Orange, NJ native previously tallied two interceptions in two seasons with the Browns. He's never returned any of them for a touchdown. Leave it for the former University of Michigan standout to pick off the former Ohio State quarterback for his first Giants' interception. Peppers' INT extended the Giants' lead to 24-3.
