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Patriots' Veteran LB Embracing Leadership Role

Through the first eight games of the season, it has been apparent that the New England Patriots defense has not only instituted a new, more aggressive style, but also accepted a new on-field leader: veteran linebacker and team captain Robert Spillane.

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Raider Fans Won’t Be Excited to See What Robert Spillane is Doing in New England

As the Raiders’ season is snowballing in the wrong direction, a few offseason personnel...

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / October 5

Patriots LB Makes History Against Bills

On the way to looking to improve their record to 3-2, one New England Patriots linebacker hit a pretty significant career milestone in Sunday Night Football.

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Patriots Have One Glaring Issue to Fix

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 23

Robert Spillane Took A Wild Shot At Steelers' Aaron Rodgers After Losing In Week 3

The Pittsburgh Steelers have not played a singular pretty game through three weeks in the 2025 season. Every game has been ugly in some way, shape, or form.

NFL News / Raiders Newswire / September 6

Former Raiders LB Robert Spillane Opens Up About Week 1 Showdown

After a busy offseason and training camp, the Las Vegas Raiders are finally ready to kick off the 2025 season. The Raiders will begin the regular season on the road, facing the New England Patriots, a franchise with several ties to the Silver and Black.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / September 5

Patriots Announce Season Opener Uniforms

The New England Patriots have announced their ever-awaited uniform combination for the season opener against the Las Vegas Raiders. As the home team in the matchup, the Patriots will be wearing blue on silver.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / September 2

Patriots LB Opens Up on Being Elected Captain

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Despite having yet to suit up for the New England Patriots in a regular season game, veteran linebacker Robert Spillane is already

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 5

Ex-Steelers LB Robert Spillane Exposed How Pittsburgh Lied To Him: 'It's Hurts'

The Pittsburgh Steelers had middle linebacker Robert Spillane in the Steel City from 2019–2022. Spillane was by no means a superstar during his four seasons with Pittsburgh, but he carved out a solid role on the defense and earned the respect of teammates and coaches alike.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 29

Patriots’ Robert Spillane sheds light on his unique training program

The New England Patriots have been busy reshaping their roster this offseason, signing wide receiver Stefon Diggs to give quarterback Drake Maye a legitimate downfield weapon next year.

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With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

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Can former Pro Bowl LB Devin White regain form with the Raiders?

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Raiders Retaining LB Robert Spillane Needs To Be A Priority

In the NFL world of contracts, not many decisions matter as much as signing a keystone player like Robert Spillane. The Las Vegas Raiders‘ decision to make retaining Spillane a priority is not about maintaining an excellent linebacker; it’s about establishing the backbone of a quality defense.

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Robert Spillane: The Raiders Have Found Stability At Linebacker

Part of the reason Antonio Pierce earned the full-time head coaching role after the 2023 season is due to the stellar performance from his defensive unit.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / January 29

Why Robert Spillane's Leadership Has Been Huge for the Raiders

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane has been a great addition to the franchise. Since becoming a Raider, Spillane has been one of the best linebackers in the National Football League.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Pro Football Rumors / November 23