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Quick-hit thoughts around the NFL and with the Patriots: 1. When media members are present for the Patriots' organized team activity on Tuesday, one of the first areas of interest will be starting middle linebacker Brandon Spikes' presence. Spikes...

The AFC East blog continues its series on grading the 2010 draft class. Next we take a look at the New England Patriots. 2010 picks: DB Devin McCourty (first round), TE Rob Gronkowski (second), LB Jermaine Cunningham (second), LB Brandon Spikes...

We continue our position-by-position look at the Patriots as they head into the draft with an examination of the linebackers. Current personnel: Jerod Mayo, Brandon Spikes, Dont'a Hightower, Dane Fletcher, Niko Koutovides, Mike Rivera, Jeff Tarpin...

The Patriots have their starting trio of linebackers from 2012 intact for next season in Jerod Mayo, Brandon Spikes and Dont'a Hightower, but for a couple of reasons, linebacker could be a position the team addresses at some point in the draft. Sp...

The AFC East blog continues its second annual "Walker's Fab 40," where we rank the top players in the division. On Tuesday we take a look at Nos. 29-32: No. 32: Aqib Talib, CB, New England Patriots 2012 stats: 40 tackles, two INTs Analysi...

The key third-quarter drop by Pro Bowl receiver Wes Welker certainly wasn't the only reason the New England Patriots lost in the AFC Championship Game to the Baltimore Ravens. There was plenty of blame to go around. Here are several key plays and...

The New England Patriots made a massive overhaul to their injury report on Friday, removing 15 players who had been listed as limited in Thursday's session.

Here are the most interesting stories Wednesday in the AFC East: Defensive coordinator Rob Ryan was fired by the Dallas Cowboys. Could he join twin brother Rex Ryan with the New York Jets? Morning take: If it happens it will only be as a posit...

Tight end Rob Gronkowski, middle linebacker Brandon Spikes and right cornerback Alfonzo Dennard will not play for the New England Patriots in Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the team announced.

Here are the most interesting stories Thursday in the AFC East: Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey says the team wants to win out and finish 9-7. Morning take: That would cap a successful season for the Bills after a disappointing start. The...

The New England Patriots (7-3) and New York Jets (4-6) released their final injury report for the Thanksgiving game. Here is a look at who is expected to miss the AFC East showdown and what it means for both teams: Patriots Out: TE Rob Gronkows...

New England Patriots linebacker Brandon Spikes was fined $25,000 for his hit on Buffalo Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick last Sunday that prompted Fitzpatrick to later call him a "punk at times."

When you have Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, you always have a shot. No contender has this level of elite quarterbacking and elite coaching on the same team. The New England Patriots can get to the Super Bowl because Brady and Belichick have done i...

Tashard Choice isn't the only Buffalo Bills player who doesn't like the New England Patriots' Brandon Spikes. Buffalo No. 1 receiver Steve Johnson and quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick also are laying the verbal smackdown on the hard-hitting linebacker. ...

Here are the most interesting stories Tuesday in the AFC East: Miami Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin says tailback Reggie Bush is not in his doghouse. Morning take: Bush was benched for most of the first half against the Tennessee Titans for a...

Bills running back Fred Jackson is out with a concussion, and there's at least one teammate who's unhappy with how Patriots linebacker Brandon Spikes celebrated after delivering the blow.