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After not practicing on Thursday or Friday, linebacker Brandon Spikes has been officially ruled out for when the Patriots take on the winless Indianapolis Colts this Sunday. Offensive tackle Sebastian Vollmer is doubtful with his injuries.

In addition to those two, the Patriots had 13 other players limited in practice and listed as questionable on the official injury report on Friday. Danny Woodhead is arguably the biggest of those names. Chad Ochocinco was also limited in practice with a hammy injury, but he is probable for Sunday.

Here’s the full report: 

DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE (injury, status for Sunday): 

OT Sebastian Vollmer (back/foot, OUT)

LB Brandon Spikes (knee, DOUBTFUL) 

LIMITED PARTICIPANT IN PRACTICE (injury, status):

S Patrick Chung (foot, QUESTIONABLE)

WR Julian Edelman (back, QUESTIONABLE)

LB Dane Fletcher (thumb, QUESTIONABLE)

LB Gary Guyton (shoulder, QUESTIONABLE)

S James Ihedlgbo (shoulder, QUESTIONABLE)

OT Matt Light (ankle, QUESTIONABLE)

CB Devin McCourty (shoulder, QUESTIONABLE)

CB Antwaun Molden (concussion, QUESTIONABLE)

WR Taylor Price (hamstring, QUESTIONABLE)

WR Matthew Slater (shoulder, QUESTIONABLE)

RB Shane Vereen (hamstring, QUESTIONABLE)

C Ryan Wendell (calf, QUESTIONABLE)

RB Danny Woodhead (abdomen, QUESTIONABLE)

FULL PARTICIPANT IN PRACTICE (injury, status):

WR Chad Ochocinco (hamstring, PROBABLE)

There is the quick update of the day.

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Coming off of a 38-20 win against the Philadelphia Eagles last week, the New England Patriots (8-3) continued preparations on Wednesday for their game against the Indianapolis Colts (0-11). The Patriots had an astonishing 14 players (including Brandon Spikes and Dane Fletcher) limited in practice today, but only one player (OT Sebastian Vollmer [Back, Foot]) missed practice (via WEEI.com). OL Brian Waters (Knee) was not limited in practice.

The following Patriots players were limited in practice:

S Pat Chung (Foot)
C Dan Connolly (Groin)
WR Julian Edelman (Back)
LB Dane Fletcher (Thumb)
LB Gary Guyton (Shoulder)
S James Ihedigbo (Shoulder)
OT Matt Light (Ankle)
CB Devin McCourty (Shoulder)
CB Antwuan Molden (Concussion)
WR Chad Ochocinco (Hamstring)
WR Taylor Price (Hamstring)
WR Matthew Slater (Shoulder)
LB Brandon Spikes (Knee)
C Ryan Wendell (Calf)

The Colts also released their current injury report. TE Dallas Clark (Fibula) and QB Peyton Manning (Neck) are out. G Joe Reitz (Knee) was back to full participation. No players were limited in practice and the following players did not practice: G Ryan Diem (Knee), TE Brody Eldrige (hand), Dwight Freeney (Rest), WR Anthony Gonzalez (Groin), FB Ryan Mahaffey (Concussion), NT Drake Nevis (Lower Back) and C Jeff Saturday (Knee).

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The NFL’s D-Day has come and gone, with ever team making a slew of cuts over the weekend in order to reach the mandatory 53-man roster, including Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots.

Brandon Meriweather, Sammy Morris and Brandon Tate were the big names that felt the wrath of Belichick, as all were cut by Saturday’s deadline. Yet there were plenty of others who lost their jobs at Gillette Stadium, and here they are.

New England Patriots 2011 Roster Cuts

Landon Cohen (Defensive Lineman), Niko Koutouvides (Linebacker), Brandon Meriweather (Safety), Eric Moore (Defensive End), Sammy Morris (Running Back), Brandon Tate (Wide Receiver), Tiquan Underwood (Wide Receiver), Thomas Austin (Offensive Lineman), Eric Kettani (Running Back), Ross Ventrone (Defensive Back), Markell Carter (Linebacker), Aaron Lavarias (Defensive Lineman), Alex Silvestro (Defensive End), Lee Smith (Tight End), Will Yeatman (Tight End).

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The New England Patriots cut their roster down to the league-mandated 53-man limit on Saturday by releasing 15 players and making five additional roster moves. The two most notable moves saw the team release recent Pro Bowl linebacker Brandon Meriweather and utility running back Sammy Morris. While Morris will likely remain on speed dial with the Patriots, Meriweather had managed to work his way from number one pick and Pro Bowler, into Bill Belichick’s dog house fairly quickly.

In addition to the cuts, the Patriots placed Ron Brace, Brandon Deaderick and Kevin Faulk on the reserve/PUP list, Marcus Cannon on reserve/non-football injury list, and Rich Ohrnberger on injured reserve.

Among the players kept, it is interesting to note that the team kept seven defensive tackles. I would imagine some of them are able to move over to defensive end as well, and it’s possible one of them could find himself cut before the season even begins. The folks at Pats Pulpit expect “Waiver Wire Sunday” to be a busy day for the Patriots as Bill Belichick generally makes several moves from the waiver wire and ensuing free agency.

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The Orange County Sheriff’s Office confirmed this afternoon that Pro Bowl NFL player Brandon Meriweather was present during a shooting in Apopka last month, but law enforcement officials made no other characterization of his role.

The Sheriff’s Office said Meriweather, a former star at Apopka High School and a safety with the New England Patriots, was present when two men were shot on Feb. 28.

At a news conference this afternoon, the Sheriff’s Office said it wants to talk to Meriweather about the shooting of Nico Glendale Stanley and Quentin Louis Ramone Taylor.

Meriweather has not spoken yet to detectives, who told the player’s south Florida lawyer, Adam Swickle, that they want to question him about the shooting, Nieves said.

Detectives learned Thursday the exact place of the shooting, Nieves said.

Sheriff’s crime scene technicians were heading to Apopka this afternoon to scour the undisclosed location for any evidence remaining from the shooting. Detectives have yet to find the gun or guns used in the shooting.

Taylor, 24, who had been shot in the face, spoke to detectives on Wednesday for the first time. Stanley, 23, who was grazed by a bullet in the face, spoke to detectives on Monday, according to the sheriff’s office.

Investigators believe the shooting followed an earlier confrontation at the Blue Jeans Lounge, a nightclub near Apopka. The shooting apparently happened somewhere in the vicinity of 17th Street and Marvin C. Zanders Avenue.

Stanley and Taylor say Brandon Meriweather shot them, their lawyer told the Orlando Sentinel.

“I represent the victims who say they were shot by Brandon Meriweather,” Orlando attorney John Morgan said. “I don’t know if it happened or not. I am presuming him [Meriweather] innocent until proven guilty.”

No charges have been filed in the shooting.

Swickle told the Orlando Sentinel he is aware of the circumstances involving his client.

“I am aware of the investigation,” Swickle said. “We are doing our own investigation.”

Swickle said he would have no other comment because a criminal investigation is ongoing.

“William Brandon Meriweather, among others, has been identified as being present during a shooting . . . being investigated by this Office,” Capt. Angelo Nieves said in a written statement.

Meriweather, victims know each other

Stanley and Taylor say they attended Apopka High School with Meriweather, who graduated in 2002.

Meriweather was a star athlete for the Blue Darters and later a star football player at the University of Miami. He was a first-round draft pick by the Patriots in 2007.

“We are aware of the reported allegation, but do not have any additional information,” the Patriots said in a statement.

Sheriff’s records show there was a fight at the Blue Jeans Bar in Apopka prior to the shooting.

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FOXBOROUGH — The New England Patriots (11-2) enter the home stretch of their season hosting the Green Bay Packers (8-5) with three games to go.

The Patriots clinched a playoff spot last week against the Chicago Bears.

The Packers hobble into Gillette Stadium after getting beat by the Detroit Lions last week 7-3, losing quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the process to his second concussion of the season. He was officially declared out of the lineup Saturday. Matt Flynn will start in his stead.

The last time the Patriots played the Packers, New England won handily 35-0 Nov. 19, 2006. Tom Brady threw four touchdowns and posted a 128.2 quarterback rating. The two teams are tied in their regular season series at four wins apiece, playing a total of 10 times. In fact, the last time the Patriots lost at home against an NFC opponent, it was a 28-10 loss to the Packers Oct. 13, 2002. It’s also the only home game at Gillette Stadium the Patriots have lost to an NFC opponent.

Kickoff: 8:20 p.m.
Records: Patriots 11-2; Packers 8-5
TV info: Ch. 7 (Al Michaels, Cris Collinsworth)

Projected starting lineups

Patriots offense
WR Wes Welker, WR Deion Branch, LT Matt Light, LG Logan Mankins, C Dan Koppen, RG Dan Connolly, RT Sebastian Vollmer, TE Alge Crumpler, TE Rob Gronkowski, RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis, QB Tom Brady.

Packers defense
LDE Ryan Picket, NT B.J. Raji, RDE Howard Green, LB Clay Matthews, LB A.J. Hawk, MLB Desmond Bishop, LB Erik Walden, CB Charles Woodson, CB Tramon Williams, SS Charlie Peprah, FS Nick Collins.

Patriots defense
LE Gerard Warren (questionable), NT Vince Wilfork, RE Brandon Deaderick, OLB Rob Ninkovich, ILB Jerod Mayo, ILB Gary Guyton, OLB Jermaine Cunningham, CB Devin McCourty (questionable), CB Kyle Arrington, S Brandon Meriweather, S Patrick Chung.

Packers offense
WR Greg Jennings, WR Donald Driver, LT Chad Clifton, LG Daryn Colledge, C Scott Wells, RG Josh Sitton, RT Bryan Bulaga, TE Andrew Quarless, RB Brandon Jackson, FB Korey Hall, QB Matt Flynn.

Inactives

Patriots: Taylor Price, Fred Taylor, Thomas Clayton, Rich Ohrnberger, Mark LeVoir, Myron Pryor, Ron Brace and Mike Wright.

Packers: Aaron Rodgers, Pat Lee, Josh Gordy, James Starks, Frank Zombo, Nick McDonald, Marshal Newhouse and Cullen Jenkins.

What will they ever do without Mr. Rodgers?
Can the Pack attack’s offense formulate without Aaron Rodgers? After his second concussion last week, Rodgers (3,289 yards, 23 touchdowns, 7 interceptions, 98.5 QB rating) gives way to third-year pro Matt Flynn out of Lousiana State University. In a 7-3 loss to the Detroit Lions after Rodgers’ injury, Flynn completed 15 of 26 passes for 177 yards and one interception. Not bad, but definitely not good either. And make no mistake about it, the focus of attention will be on Flynn because the Packers do not run. The team is 24th in the NFL in rushing with Brandon Jackson (546 yards, 3 rushing TDs) taking over for the injured Ryan Grant in Week 1. Will Flynn have a tough time against the NFL’s 31st ranked pass defense? Let’s just hope Devin McCourty’s ribs aren’t too bruised.

The Pats are banged up
As mentioned above, cornerback Devin McCourty’s ribs were hurt in last week’s win against Chicago. He had limited participation in Thursday’s and Friday’s practices and is listed as questionable. Mike Wright is also listed as questionable with a lingering concussion, while defensive end Ron Brace (questionable) suffered a concussion last week. Tight end Aaron Hernandez appeared on the injury report Friday after missing practice due to the flu. While DE Gerard Warren had limited participation Friday after injuring his knee in last week’s win. Myron Pryor (back) is listed as questionable. Kyle Arrington (elbow), Tom Brady (right shoulder/foot), Deion Branch (knee) and Darius Butler (thigh) are all listed as probable.

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