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Brandon Spikes | Linebacker

Team: New England Patriots
Age / DOB:  (25) / 9/3/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 250
College: Florida
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ESPN Boston expects Brandon Spikes (knee, ankle) to miss Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Like every player on the Patriots' injury report, Spikes is listed as questionable, but he was inactive for last week's win over Jacksonville and could be rested as a precautionary measure. If Spikes is ruled out, a combination of Rob Ninkovich and Tracy White will replace him at inside linebacker. Sat, Dec 29, 2012 08:21:00 PM
Source: ESPN Boston

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Patriots ILB Brandon Spikes (knee surgery) passed his physical to open camp and will begin practicing immediately.

He's good to go after a February scope. Spikes, now entering his third NFL season, racked up 47 tackles in eight games (six starts) last year, dominating against the run when healthy. He'll likely be a two-down linebacker in 2012.
Wed, Jul 25, 2012 04:58:00 PM

Patriots ILB Brandon Spikes (knee surgery) "appears like a safe bet" to be ready for camp.

Spikes' February operation was a routine scope, and he's been walking without a limp for over two months. It will be purely precautionary if he's limited early in camp.
Source: ESPN Boston
Tue, Jun 5, 2012 10:16:00 AM

Patriots ILB Brandon Spikes is walking without crutches or a limp as he recovers from February 21 surgery on his right knee.

The surgery was a simple scope to remove cartilage from Spikes' knee. "It’s going good," he said. "I’m just rehabbing, trying to get better, staying on top of it." Spikes also disclosed that it was the first surgery of his football career. The beastly run defender will be 100 percent by training camp.
Sun, Apr 1, 2012 03:19:00 PM

Patriots ILB Brandon Spikes' Tuesday surgery was reportedly to clean out cartilage in his right knee.

It's the same knee that was sprained in November, causing him to miss seven games. The procedure is believed to be minor in nature, so Spikes will presumably be back to full health by training camp.
Tue, Feb 21, 2012 04:48:00 PM

Patriots ILB Brandon Spikes tweeted Tuesday morning that he is undergoing surgery.

"Surgery this am!!!! Y'all pray 4 me please," was as detailed as Spikes got, however. Spikes missed seven games with a sprained MCL last season, and also dealt with a preseason ankle injury. He was a key contributor during the Patriots' playoff run, however, and is most likely only undergoing a cleanup procedure.
Tue, Feb 21, 2012 11:34:00 AM

NFL Films analyst Greg Cosell calls Patriots ILB Brandon Spikes "arguably the most physical and violent inside linebacker" in the NFL.

The competition wasn't that stiff against the Broncos' afraid-to-throw offense, but the returns of Spikes and SS Patrick Chung have revitalized New England's defense for the playoffs. Spikes recorded six tackles, a sack, and a fumble recovery versus Denver.
Fri, Jan 20, 2012 10:30:00 AM

Patriots ILB Brandon Spikes played on 59-of-71 snaps in Saturday's playoff win over the Broncos.

Spikes battled a knee injury for much of the regular season, but he was unleashed in the Divisional Round, racking up six tackles, a sack, and a fumble recovery. Backup Dane Fletcher didn't even see the field until the second half. The Patriots' defense is trending up heading into the AFC Championship Game.
Source: ESPN Boston
Mon, Jan 16, 2012 08:20:00 AM

Patriots MLB Brandon Spikes is expected to return from his MCL strain this week after missing the last six games.

It should be a big plus for New England's run defense. A physical, downhill linebacker, Spikes is the Patriots' starter in the middle when healthy. Jerod Mayo starts on the weak side, and Rob Ninkovich is usually the SAM.
Fri, Dec 23, 2011 05:58:00 PM

Patriots MLB Brandon Spikes has been diagnosed with a strained MCL, and is "week-to-week."

Spikes was coming off a season-high 12 tackles against the Steelers before going down yesterday. His loss is a blow to the Patriots' ninth-ranked run defense, which will now be forced to start coverage-linebacker Gary Guyton in the middle. If you're a Spikes owner in an IDP league, however, Guyton is the player to add.
Source: ESPN Boston
Mon, Nov 7, 2011 04:22:00 PM

Patriots LB Brandon Spikes left Sunday's game in the second half with a knee injury.

The severity is unknown. Gary Guyton has come on as Spikes' replacement, hurting the Patriots' run defense.
Sun, Nov 6, 2011 06:45:00 PM

Though he's tentatively expected to start the season opener, Patriots MLB Brandon Spikes (ankle) will likely be "eased back into the defense a little bit."

Spikes was outfitted with a scout team jersey early in Thursday's practice. Beat writer Ian Rapoport suspects we will see "a lot" of backup Dane Fletcher Monday night against the Dolphins.
Thu, Sep 8, 2011 02:04:00 PM

Patriots MLB Brandon Spikes (ankle) is expected to be ready for Week 1.

The second-year linebacker missed all of the preseason, but should be the Patriots' starting middle linebacker next Sunday. Coming off a rookie season that saw him tally 61 tackles in 12 games (he was suspended four games for using a banned substance), Spikes is worth monitoring in IDP leagues.
Sun, Sep 4, 2011 09:20:00 AM

Patriots LB Brandon Spikes and DL Mike Wright resumed practicing Tuesday.

Both players missed the majority of camp even though their injuries were never disclosed. Wright was a concern after a lengthy recovery from a concussion last season. Spikes caused consternation among Pats fans after a few vague tweets about his status over the weekend. Both should be fine for the regular season.
Tue, Aug 30, 2011 01:51:00 PM

Patriots ILB Brandon Spikes has changed agents to Drew Rosenhaus.

Spikes, the Patriots' second-round pick in 2010, won't be a free agent until 2014. He's shown signs of being an impact player against the run, but was suspended four games last season after testing positive for performance enhancers. Rosenhaus certainly isn't in a position to demand anything anytime soon.
Mon, Jun 27, 2011 11:31:00 AM

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