In a somewhat surprising move the Patriots have signed linebacker Brandon Spikes. The move brings back the player who spent his first four seasons as a member of the Pats, before leaving last season for Buffalo.
Spikes signed a one-year deal according to ESPN’s Field Yates and Adam Schefter and will help solidify the Patriots middle of the run defense which lost Vince Wilfork during free agency.
In other news, the Patriots released three players, linebacker Cameron Gordon, wide receiver Devin Gardner and cornerback Chimdi Chekwa.
Gordon was an undrafted linebacker from Michigan in 2014 and was considered a priority free agent, signing for a guaranteed $35,000.