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Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:02:43 -0800
Free-agent LB Takeo Spikes said he wants to play next season and will be looking to sign with a Super Bowl contender.
Thu, 07 Mar 2013 11:29:33 -0800
The San Diego Chargers could look to two current roster players or possibly the draft or free agency to replace LB Takeo Spikes. The Chargers currently have LB Jonas Mouton and LB Bront Bird as the only two Mike linebackers on the roster.
Thu, 07 Mar 2013 06:49:23 -0800
The San Diego Chargers released LB Takeo Spikes.
Fantasy Tip: His 78 solo tackles were his second-lowest figure in the last five years. He amassed just a half-sack as well. One has to wonder how much he has left after 15 years in the league.
Thu, 07 Mar 2013 06:14:24 -0800
The San Diego Chargers plan to cut LB Takeo Spikes.
Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:22:23 -0800
San Diego Chargers LB Takeo Spikes is expected to be approached about a pay cut for 2013 if he wants to stick around. Spikes is entering the final season of a three-year deal, and his base salary is $3 million in 2013, and his contract, in its current form, will carry a $3.7 million cap value.
Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:26:56 -0800
San Diego Chargers DT Antonio Garay and LB Takeo Spikes are not expected to return to the team at their current 2013 salaries. Garay is scheduled to make $5 million in 2013 while Spikes is scheduled to make $3 million.
Sun, 03 Feb 2013 10:50:42 -0800
San Diego Chargers LB Takeo Spikes said he believes the team should look to improve the offensive line this offseason because it had trouble protecting QB Philip Rivers this season. "The offensive line needs to be addressed," Spikes said. "I see horrible things written and said about Philip Rivers – I believe Philip is a great quarterback in this league. Regardless what your intangibles are you can't throw the ball if you're on your back or looking at your side."
Sun, 03 Feb 2013 10:37:51 -0800
San Diego Chargers LB Takeo Spikes said he hopes to be on the roster next season because he believes the team can make the playoffs in 2013. "I still think it's possible," Spikes said. "I really do. Not like I'm hoping, I believe that. You've got new blood in the building, and any time you've got new blood in the building, you never do know."
Sat, 05 Jan 2013 06:40:22 -0800
San Diego Chargers LB Takeo Spikes has been fined $7,875 for an altercation in Week 17 that led to an ejection.
Sun, 30 Dec 2012 20:40:01 -0800
San Diego Chargers LB Takeo Spikes was ejected from the Week 17 game against the Oakland Raiders in the second quarter for his part in a dust-up with Raiders RB Mike Goodson.
Fri, 28 Dec 2012 15:09:15 -0800
San Diego Chargers LB Takeo Spikes (hamstring), LB Demorrio Williams (ankle) and CB Shareece Wright (shoulder) practiced in full Friday, Dec. 28, and are probable for Week 17.
Thu, 27 Dec 2012 14:39:08 -0800
San Diego Chargers LB Takeo Spikes (hamstring), LB Demorrio Williams (ankle) and CB Shareece Wright (shoulder) all fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 27.
Wed, 26 Dec 2012 20:49:27 -0800
San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner said Wednesday, Dec. 26, that even though LB Takeo Spikes (hamstring) did not practice, "he has the mindset that he's going to finish" the season and play as long as he can. It appears Spikes has a good chance to play in Week 17.
Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:24:30 -0800
San Diego Chargers RB Ronnie Brown (hamstring), LB Donald Butler (groin) and LB Takeo Spikes (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 26.
Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:47:26 -0800
San Diego Chargers RB Ronnie Brown (hamstring), LB Donald Butler (groin), OT Jeromey Clary (knee), OG Tyronne Green (hamstring), WR Eddie Royal (hamstring) and LB Takeo Spikes (hamstring) practiced Friday, Dec. 21, and are probable for Week 16.
Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:45:59 -0800
San Diego Chargers DT Aubrayo Franklin (knee) and LB Takeo Spikes (hamstring) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 20.
Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:08:08 -0800
San Diego Chargers DT Aubrayo Franklin (knee) and LB Takeo Spikes (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 19.
Sun, 16 Dec 2012 20:18:10 -0800
San Diego Chargers LB Takeo Spikes (hamstring) and OG Reggie Wells (ankle, toe) left the Week 15 game against the Carolina Panthers due to injury.
Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:03:18 -0700
San Diego Chargers T Jared Gaither (groin), DE Vaughn Martin (neck), LB Jonas Mouton (hip) and LB Takeo Spikes (elbow) all fully participated in practice Wednesday, Oct. 31, and are probable for the team's Week 9 game.
Tue, 30 Oct 2012 16:16:32 -0700
San Diego Chargers OT Jared Gaither (groin), DE Vaughn Martin (neck), LB Jonas Mouton (hip) and LB Takeo Spikes (elbow) practiced in full Tuesday, Oct. 30.
Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:18:41 -0700
San Diego Chargers OT Jared Gaither (groin), C Nick Hardwick (abdomen), DE Vaughn Martin (neck), LB Jonas Mouton (hip), LB Takeo Spikes (arm) and CB Shareece Wright (foot) practiced in full Monday, Oct. 29.
Tue, 04 Sep 2012 20:58:01 -0700
San Diego Chargers LB Takeo Spikes will start his 200th game at linebacker Monday, Sept. 10, against the Oakland Raiders in Week 1. "It hasn't hit me yet. It's a great honor. I really don't know how many guys accomplished that; I know it's few. It's a big deal," Spikes said Tuesday, Sept.4.
Sat, 25 Feb 2012 11:38:29 -0800
San Diego Chargers general manager A.J. Smith said the team is not considering releasing LB Takeo Spikes this offseason. Spikes is scheduled to make $2.875 million next season.
Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:17:27 -0800
San Diego Chargers LB Takeo Spikes is disappointed that his team is out of the postseason chase yet again. He has played 14 season in the NFL, and he has made more than 200 starts. However, he has never appeared in an NFL postseason game. "I know it's not (a reflection of how I've played), but it is what it is," Spikes said. "You can't change it. The only thing I know of what accomplishment means is I bust my (tail). This week, this is my Super Bowl. That's how I'm going to look at it. That's all I got."
Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:17:52 -0800
San Diego Chargers C Colin Baxter (ankle), LB Donald Butler (foot), DL Jacques Cesaire (ankle) and LB Takeo Spikes (back) were limited in practice Friday, Dec. 16, and are questionable for Week 15.
Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:52:21 -0800
San Diego Chargers C Colin Baxter (ankle), LB Donald Butler (foot), DL Jacques Cesaire (ankle) and LB Takeo Spikes (back) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 15.
Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:55:44 -0800
San Diego Chargers C Colin Baxter (ankle), LB Donald Butler (foot), DL Jacques Cesaire (ankle), LB Takeo Spikes (back) and FS Darrell Stuckey (groin) each did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 14.
Fri, 09 Dec 2011 18:49:04 -0800
San Diego Chargers LB Takeo Spikes (back) did not practice Friday, Dec. 9, but he is expected to play in Week 14 against the Buffalo Bills. If he does suit up, it will be his 200th NFL game.
Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:56:14 -0800
San Diego Chargers LB Na'il Diggs (chest), OT Brandyn Dombrowski (foot), OG Tyronne Green (hand), C Nick Hardwick (neck), DL Corey Liuget (leg), LB Takeo Spikes (back) and OG Louis Vasquez (ankle) are listed as probable for Week 14. Spikes did not practice Friday, Dec. 9, while the rest practiced in full.
Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:56:27 -0800
San Diego Chargers S Steve Gregory (thigh) and LB Takeo Spikes (concussion) practiced in full Friday, Nov. 18, and are probable for Week 11.
Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:41:19 -0800
San Diego Chargers SS Steve Gregory (thigh) and LB Takeo Spikes (concussion) were each able to take part in a full practice session for the second consecutive day Thursday, Nov. 17.
Wed, 16 Nov 2011 15:59:41 -0800
San Diego Chargers S Steve Gregory (thigh) and LB Takeo Spikes (concussion) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 16.
Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:23:27 -0800
San Diego Chargers LB Takeo Spikes (concussion) did not practice Monday, Nov. 14, although he is still expected to be ready for the Week 11 game against the Chicago Bears.
Thu, 10 Nov 2011 19:34:05 -0800
San Diego Chargers LB Takeo Spikes (concussion) suffered a concussion in Week 10 and will not return to the game.
Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:23:30 -0800
San Diego Chargers WR Richard Goodman (groin), LBs Antwan Barnes (calf), Donald Butler (illness), Na'il Diggs (knee) and Takeo Spikes (biceps) and SS Steve Gregory (thigh) are listed as probable for Week 10. Butler missed practice Wednesday, Nov. 9, Gregory was limited during practice and the other four fully practiced.
Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:14:08 -0800
San Diego Chargers LBs Antwan Barnes (calf), LB Na'il Diggs (knee) and LB Takeo Spikes (biceps) were each listed as limited participants in practice Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:11:31 -0800
San Diego Chargers DL Luis A. Castillo (leg), LB Shaun Phillips (foot) and LB Takeo Spikes (biceps) did not practice Monday, Nov. 7.
Sun, 06 Nov 2011 22:06:48 -0800
San Diego Chargers LB Takeo Spikes (arm) suffered an arm injury in the Week 9 loss against the Green Bay Packers.
Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:36:24 -0700
Updating a previous report, San Diego Chargers LB Gerald Hayes, signed Tuesday, Oct. 11, is expected to serve as the backup for LB Takeo Spikes at inside "Mike" linebacker.
Mon, 03 Oct 2011 14:20:40 -0700
San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner said Monday, Oct. 3, that LB Takeo Spikes (back) "took a pretty good shot in the back" in Week 4, but Turner expects Spikes to practice this week and play in Week 5.
Fri, 09 Sep 2011 18:08:00 -0700
San Diego Chargers head coach Norv Turner announced Friday, Sept. 9, that C Nick Hardwick and QB Philip Rivers will be the team's offensive captains, with FB Jacob Hester as the special teams captain, and LB Takeo Spikes and FS Eric Weddle as defensive captains.
Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:04:25 -0700
San Diego Chargers LB Takeo Spikes was given the day off Tuesday, Aug. 16, for veteran's rest.
Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:03:08 -0700
Updating previous reports, the three-year deal San Diego Chargers LB Takeo Spikes received is worth $9 million, including $3 million in guaranteed money.
Tue, 26 Jul 2011 18:58:19 -0700
The San Diego Chargers have agreed to terms on a three-year deal with Takeo Spikes, who played inside linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers the last three years in the 3-4 scheme under current Chargers defensive coordinator Greg Manusky.
Sat, 23 Jul 2011 09:36:58 -0700
The San Francisco 49ers would like to re-sign free-agents C David Baas, S Dashon Goldson, DE Ray McDonald and ILB Takeo Spikes when the NFL lockout comes to an end.
Wed, 08 Jun 2011 08:14:19 -0700
San Francisco 49ers impending free-agent LB Takeo Spikes said he would not participate if the team's defensive players decided to work out together because he is not under contract and is not sure if he will return next season. Spikes said he was not given a playbook before the lockout but is not sure if the can read anything into that.
Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:32:14 -0700
The San Francisco 49ers are expected to re-sign impending free-agent LB Takeo Spikes once free agency begins.
Wed, 11 May 2011 13:10:47 -0700
San Francisco 49ers impending free-agent LB Takeo Spikes would have to compete for a starting inside linebacker job with LB Navorro Bowman if he re-signs with the team.
Fri, 31 Dec 2010 15:46:23 -0800
San Francisco 49ers DL Justin Smith (illness), RB Brian Westbrook (undisclosed), RB Anthony Dixon (ankle), LB Takeo Spikes (hand) and TE Vernon Davis (thumb) practiced Friday, Dec. 31, and are probable for Week 17, according to The San Jose Mercury News' Daniel Brown. All players will play.
Thu, 30 Dec 2010 17:34:52 -0800
San Francisco 49ers C David Baas (ribs), RB Anthony Dixon (ankle) and LB Takeo Spikes (hand) all were limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 30, according to 49ers.com.
