New England Patriots
Brandon Spikes - #55 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 255 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/03/1987 |
| Birthplace | Shelby, NC |
| College | Florida |
| Years played | 4 |
| Drafted | 2010, 2nd round, 30th pick by Patriots |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 92 | 5 | 0 |
Report: Patriots to place DE Brace on I.R.
The Patriots will place DE Ron Brace on injured reserve Monday, according to PFW correspondent and Boston Herald reporter Ian Rapoport.
Guyton needs to help fill void at ILB spot
Each Wednesday throughout the season we'll indentify one player, coach or area of the team that is most under the microscope. This week, ILB Gary Guyton is the choice.
Patriots' 60-second rant: Absences in front seven exposed by Packers
Without ILB Brandon Spikes in the lineup because of a suspension and with injuries to defensive linemen, the Patriots had trouble stopping the run against the Packers.
Patriots' defensive problems return in close win
The Patriots survived for a 31-27 win, but giving up 27 points and allowing the Packers to have the ball for 40 minutes is not what the best team in the NFL was looking to do on Sunday night.
Patriots rookie report: Week 14
CB Devin McCourty had another solid game while TE Rob Gronkowski caught his seventh touchdown pass in Sunday's win over the Bears.
Jets will stick with struggling Folk
Despite PK Nick Folk's problems with field goals and less-than-ideal kickoffs, it appears the Jets will live with him, according to AFC East Whispers.
Patriots add DB Jackson
The Patriots signed DB Chevis Jackson on Friday. Jackson will likely take the roster spot of ILB Brandon Spikes, who was suspended for four games.
Patriots ILB Spikes suspended for four games
Patriots ILB Brandon Spikes has been suspended for four games for violating the NFL's policy on banned substances.
Patriots rookie report: Week 13
Three Patriots rookies made big impacts on defense in their 45-3 win over the Jets, with two hauling in interceptions.
Patriots' defense has best performance at perfect time
In the Patriots' 45-3 win over the Jets to take over sole possession of first place in the AFC East, the offense clicked. But it was the stellar play of the defense that was surprising.
Patriots rookie report: Week 11
The Patriots' defense and tight ends are full of rookies and a few of them made some big plays against the Colts while others are starting to see their playing time decrease.
Patriots rookie report: Week 10
TE Rob Gronkowski outperformed TE Aaron Hernandez in a big way in Sunday's win, and the Pats' rookie defensive players helped a solid effort from the "D."
Patriots' run defense failed them on Sunday
The Patriots' run defense has kept them winning games this season, but it failed them on Sunday in a miserable 34-14 loss to the Browns.
Patriots-Browns matchup of the day: Thursday
Here's a matchup to watch in the Week Nine game between the Patriots and the Browns.
Patriots' rookie report: Week Eight
Here's a look at how the Patriots; first-year players are faring through seven games.
PLAYER NEWS
The NFL has suspended Spikes four games without pay for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.|||||||
Spikes, the team's second leading tackler, will miss the rest of the regular season, starting Sunday at the Chicago Bears. The rookie drafted in the second round from Florida will be eligible to rejoin the active roster after the finale at home against Miami, and would be eligible for the playoffs.
