On Monday morning, the New England Patriots executed a pair of roster moves. Per Ian Rapoport, the team signed linebacker Brandon Spikes, and released cornerback Chimdi Chekwa to make room for the man who was drafted by the Patriots back in 2010.
Brandon Spikes will sign with #Patriots today, source said (as ESPN 1st reported). He visited last week. Can now begin unblocking Pats fans.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 18, 2015
The #Patriots have released Chimdi Checkwa today, source said. Unexpected.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 18, 2015
The Patriots know what they’re getting with Spikes: a premier run-stopper.