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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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CSN New England expects the Patriots and MLB Brandon Spikes to "part ways" after 2013.
Spikes is entering the final year of his rookie contract, and he hasn't participated in the conditioning phase or OTAs. Spikes is a stud against the run, but needs to cut down on penalties. If Spikes does reach 2014 free agency, he'll be a hot item as a ferocious downhill run plugger at age 26. May 22 - 10:07 AM
Source: CSN New England

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Brandon Spikes - LB - Patriots

Although he was absent for the start of OTAs Monday, Patriots ILB Brandon Spikes will report to the team for June 11-13 minicamp.

Per the Boston Herald, Spikes simply feels working out on his own "is the best way to prepare for the upcoming season," and has "nothing to do" with his contract status. Spikes is in a contract year. So while the division-rival Dolphins have two players upset about money (Reshad Jones, Randy Starks), Spikes' situation is different because he fully intends to rejoin the team on June 11.
Source: Boston Herald
May 20 - 4:29 PM
Brandon Spikes - LB - Patriots

Patriots ILB Brandon Spikes was not in attendance as the club opened OTAs on Monday.

Spikes "wasn't seen much" in the early-offseason conditioning phase, and he's not at voluntary OTAs, either. Spikes is entering a contract year, and may be attempting to increase his leverage by staying away from workouts. That usually doesn't work. Expect Spikes to be at the facility on day one of training camp.
Source: ESPN Boston
May 20 - 3:10 PM
Brandon Spikes - LB - Patriots

ESPN Boston reports ILB Brandon Spikes "hasn’t been seen much" since the start of the Patriots' offseason program.

It's an interesting strategy for a player going into the final year of his rookie contract, but there have been no reports Spikes is planning to skip this week's "voluntary" OTAs. Going on 26, Spikes is coming off his strongest campaign. He started 14 games last season, grading out as Pro Football Focus' No. 9 inside linebacker. Spikes offers little on passing downs, but could put himself in position for a nice payday with a similarly strong 2013.
Source: ESPN Boston
May 19 - 9:28 AM
Brandon Spikes - LB - Patriots

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.
Source: ESPN Boston
Sat, Dec 29, 2012 08:21:00 PM
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.
Related: Gary Guyton
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

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