FOXBORO, Mass. -- Patriots linebacker Brandon Spikes returned to practice Thursday after a long layoff due to a right knee injury that he suffered against the Giants in Week 9. Spikes' only other appearance at practice occurred Nov. 30 during a walkthrough, but he was wearing a heavy winter jacket while standing on the sideline. He was listed as a limited participant for that session. The Patriots were in sweats and shells, so this was the first time Spikes had participated in a non-walkthrough practice in five weeks. It appeared as though Spikes was wearing a light knee brace under...
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