One former SEC standout may be replacing another one in the Buffalo Bills starting lineup.
Following rookie linebacker Reggie Ragland injured his knee during practice last Friday, the team announced Sunday that it had signed free agent linebacker Brandon Spikes.
Spikes, who has not played in the NFL since 2014 when he was a member of the Bills, shared his excitement about the opportunity on Twitter.
Couldn’t be happier 2 join D @buffalobills 4 a 2nd chance This career n opportunity means everythin 2 me #billsmafia pic.twitter.com/HieQ8Iv0Vv
— BrandonSpikes55 (@brandonspikes55) August 7, 2016
Spikes, a three-time first team All-SEC selection at Florida from 2007-09, was a second-round pick by the New England Patriots in the 2010 NFL Draft.