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The Pittsburgh Steelers won't be playing in Super Bowl LX, but they will have representatives. Three former players are set to travel to Santa Clara with a chance to win the Lombardi Trophy: two with the New England Patriots and one with the Seattle Seahawks.

New England Patriots News / Field Level Media / January 25

Patriots LB Robert Spillane heads to locker room

New England Patriots leading tackler Robert Spillane was injured with three minutes left in the first quarter of the AFC Championship Game at Denver after a running play up the middle.

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NFL News / New England Patriots on SI / January 7

Patriots Reveal Captain's Status for Playoff Showdown vs. Chargers

FOXBOROUGH, MA — As the New England Patriots begin to ramp up their preparations for their wild card weekend showdown with the Los Angeles Chargers at Gillette Stadium, their run defense will be getting an added boost in the form of a returning team captain.

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

Patriots Rule Out Four Players vs. Dolphins

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — As the New England Patriots make their final preparations to host a Week 18 showdown with the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium, they

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

Patriots Team Captain Makes Long-Awaited Return

FOXBOROUGH, Mass — As the New England Patriots prepare to host the Miami Dolphins in a Week 18 showdown at Gillette Stadium, they may be re-gaining the services of one of their most-valuable defenders.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 20

Patriots down leading tackler vs. Ravens

The 11-3 New England Patriots face the Baltimore Ravens in a pivotal Week 16 matchup, and the defense will do so without its most productive tackler. As the Patriots vs.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / December 17

Patriots Get Bad First Update on Robert Spillane

FOXBOROUGH, MA. — As the New England Patriots ultimately turn the page from last week’s 35-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills, they appear to have begun their preparations for their Week 16 showdown against the Baltimore Ravens without the services of their defensive front’s team captain.

NFL News / Buffalo Bills on SI / December 12

Buffalo Bills may dodge Patriots' elite run-stopping LB during critical Week 15 game

A war of attrition. While the Buffalo Bills deal with a potentially significant injury-induced absence of their own, the New England Patriots could also be without one of their key players when the Bills head to Foxboro in Week 15.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / December 12

Patriots Captain Could Miss Pivotal Bills Game

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — With the New England Patriots placing the finishing touches on their game plan for a Week 15 showdown against the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium, they may be doing so without a defensive team captain.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / November 10

Patriots' Robert Spillane praises 'leader' Drake Maye after win over Buccaneers

Maye is earning praise from his teammates as the surprising Patriots continue their strong season.

NFL Week 10 winners, losers: Another four-TD game for Matthew Stafford; running backs dominate

Patriots QB Drake Maye has officially captured the NFL's attention

TreVeyon Henderson has historic breakout performance in Patriots' seventh straight win

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NFL News / PewterReport.com / November 8

Bucs Bracing For A Gritty Patriots Team That Mirrors Mike Vrabel’s Toughness

After an underwhelming 4-13 season in 2024, the Patriots took a bold approach to reshaping the organization this past offseason. New England swapped one former linebacker for another as the head coach, letting go of Jerod Mayo and hiring Mike Vrabel to take charge.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / October 28

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.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / October 23

Three crucial Patriots players for Week 8 vs. Browns

Despite being one of the NFL's weakest teams, Cleveland presents unique challenges for the Patriots.

Patriots' Drake Maye addresses renewed concerns about playing style after latest concussion scare

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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.

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 23

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

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

After the Raiders lost Robert Spillane, who bolted to the New England Patriots on a three-year, $37.5 million contract, the Raiders aim to get similar production from Devin White.

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Raiders DT Christian Wilkins Unlikely To Be Cleared Before Training Camp

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Las Vegas Raiders News / Yardbarker / March 4

Raiders offseason checklist: What Vegas must do after landing viable starting QB

With the new league year kicking off March 12, NFL teams are already deep into planning for the offseason. Here are five moves the Las Vegas Raiders should make in the coming months: 1.

NFL personnel reportedly leave combine with clear favorite between Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders

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Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / March 5

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.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / February 7

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.