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Brandon Spikes | Linebacker

Team:	New England Patriots
Age / DOB:	(25) / 9/3/1987
Ht / Wt:	6'2' / 250
College:	Florida
Contract:	view contract details [x] 7/26/2010: Signed a four-year, $2.715 million contract. The deal contains $1.41 million guaranteed, including a $960,000 signing bonus. Another $450,000 is available through incentives. 2013: $630,000, 2014: Free Agent
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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

Brandon Spikes not expected to play Sunday
Sat, Dec 29, 2012 08:21:00 PM
Brandon Spikes passes physical, good to go
Wed, Jul 25, 2012 04:58:00 PM
Brandon Spikes 'safe bet' for training camp
Tue, Jun 5, 2012 10:16:00 AM
Brandon Spikes walking without a limp
Sun, Apr 1, 2012 03:19:00 PM

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Brandon Spikes - LB - Patriots

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

Brandon Spikes - LB - Patriots

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

Brandon Spikes - LB - Patriots

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.

Source: Boston Herald

Sun, Apr 1, 2012 03:19:00 PM

Brandon Spikes - LB - Patriots

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.

Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

Tue, Feb 21, 2012 04:48:00 PM

Brandon Spikes - LB - Patriots

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.

Source: Boston Herald

Tue, Feb 21, 2012 11:34:00 AM

Brandon Spikes - LB - Patriots

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.

Source: Boston Globe

Fri, Jan 20, 2012 10:30:00 AM

Brandon Spikes - LB - Patriots

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

Brandon Spikes - LB - Patriots

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.

Source: Shalise Manza Young on Twitter

Fri, Dec 23, 2011 05:58:00 PM

Brandon Spikes - LB - Patriots

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

Brandon Spikes - LB - Patriots

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

Brandon Spikes - LB - Patriots

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.

Source: Boston Herald

Thu, Sep 8, 2011 02:04:00 PM

Brandon Spikes - LB - Patriots

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.

Source: Boston Globe

Sun, Sep 4, 2011 09:20:00 AM

Brandon Spikes - LB - Patriots

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.

Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

Tue, Aug 30, 2011 01:51:00 PM

Brandon Spikes - LB - Patriots

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.

Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

Mon, Jun 27, 2011 11:31:00 AM

Depth Charts

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Pos	Role	Name
QB	1	Tom Brady
	2	Ryan Mallett
	3	Mike Kafka
RB	1	Stevan Ridley
	2	Shane Vereen
	3	Brandon Bolden
	4	LeGarrette Blount
	5	Leon Washington
GLB	1	Stevan Ridley
	2	Shane Vereen
3RB	1	Shane Vereen
	2	Stevan Ridley
FB	1	James Develin
	2	Ben Bartholomew
WR1	1	Danny Amendola
	2	Julian Edelman Sidelined ESPN Boston agrees with the Boston Herald that Patriots WR Julian Edelman is not a lock for a roster spot. The Patriots waited nearly a month before re-signing Edelman to a contract that includes no guaranteed money, while a setback with his troublesome foot has him questionable for the beginning of camp. Edelman's experience in the Patriots' system and special-teams prowess should give him a leg up on the likes of Donald Jones, Lavelle Hawkins and Michael Jenkins, but only if he's healthy. May 14
	3	Donald Jones
	4	Matt Slater
	5	T.J. Moe
WR2	1	Aaron Dobson
	2	Josh Boyce
	3	Michael Jenkins
	4	Lavelle Hawkins
	5	Kenbrell Thompkins
WR3	1	Julian Edelman
TE	1	Rob Gronkowski Sidelined ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Rob Gronkowski's back surgery recovery is expected to take ten weeks. There are about 16 weeks left before Week 1. Profootballtalk has reported the back surgery will occur roughly 3-4 weeks following Gronkowski's Monday arm procedure, putting a tentative return timetable at 2-3 weeks before the season, assuming all healing proceeds without setbacks. At this point, we can't expect Gronkowski to participate at all in the preseason, but he still has a shot to be ready for Opening Day. The Pats open Sunday, September 8 at Buffalo. May 17
	2	Aaron Hernandez Sidelined ESPN Boston reports that "word is" Aaron Hernandez (shoulder) can expect a four-month recovery period. Hernandez underwent a "minor scope" almost three weeks ago, and he is not expected to participate in OTAs or minicamp. It's possible he could even open training camp on the PUP list. There remains plenty of time for Hernandez to be ready for Week 1. The Patriots will likely bring him along slowly. Apr 21
	3	Michael Hoomanawanui
	4	Daniel Fells
	5	Jake Ballard Sidelined The Patriots still have "high hopes" for TE Jake Ballard (knee). Thanks to the injury woes of Rob Gronkowski (arm) and Aaron Hernandez (shoulder), Ballard's rehab has taken on a different context. If he can get on the field for the offseason program, he'll be the temporary No. 1 pass-catching tight end at practices. Ballard caught 38 passes for 604 yards and four touchdowns while with the Giants during the 2011 season. He sustained a torn left ACL during that year's Super Bowl. Apr 17
K	1	Stephen Gostkowski

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