It doesn't sound like Spillane and the Patriots will be taking Rodgers and the Steelers lightly in Week 2.
Where do the New England Patriots find linebacker help? All the pieces around them — a young, sturdy and deep defensive front with a potentially game-changing secondary behind it — seem to be aligned to be dominant.
When New England Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane spoke about what he did with his offseason down time, fans breathed a collective sigh of relief. “Kept it really basic.” “Spent a lot of time with the family.” “Worked my crafts.” “Got healthy.” Boom!
How many of the NFL quarterbacks in the Super Bowl era (since 1966) to throw multiple touchdowns in a game after turning 38 can you name in seven minutes?
For the most part, New England Patriots players had been able to avoid publicly speaking about the ongoing controversy involving Vrabel and Russini. That changed on Tuesday when Patriots tight end Hunter Henry and linebacker Robert Spillane were made available to media members.
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have a storied history that is often looked at in a positive light. Recently, however, legendary quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has found himself in storylines involving former teammates.
New England officially has linebackers Harold Landry (knee) and Robert Spillane (ankle) available for Super Bowl LX after neither were on the Patriots' inactives list before kickoff Sunday in Santa Clara, Calif.
When the New England Patriots finished their week of practice in the Bay Area ahead of Super Bowl LX against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, it remained unclear whether or not star linebacker Robert Spillane would be active for the big game at Levi's Stadium.
As the New England Patriots put the finishing touches on their preparations for a showdown against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX, the game day
Even Spillane had something to say.
The fan base has been fairly split on the hiring of Graham, with some thinking it is a great move, while others are not impressed.
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — As the New England Patriots begin their preparations in earnest for a face-off against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX, the game day status for two of their top defenders remains in question.
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.
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.
Maye is earning praise from his teammates as the surprising Patriots continue their strong season.
Despite being one of the NFL's weakest teams, Cleveland presents unique challenges for the Patriots.
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.
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.
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.
With the NFL's legal tampering period underway, the New England Patriots have begun to completely remodel their defense with a flurry of deals.
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.
The Las Vegas Raiders have 17 unrestricted free agents in 2025, leaving first-year general manager John Spytek with tough decisions to make.
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.
He has evolved into a reliable starter in Las Vegas, and the Raiders will likely look to retain the impending free agent.
With a 2-6 record after eight weeks, not much has gone according to plan for the Las Vegas Raiders this season. That hasn’t stopped Robert Spillane from having a special 2024 campaign, however.
The Pittsburgh Steelers started the 2024 NFL season strong, winning their first three games. However, they’ve hit a rough patch, losing back-to-back games and now sitting at 3-2.
One of the best players in the Las Vegas Raiders defense last season was linebacker Robert Spillane -- who had a career season in his Silver and Black debut.
Undoubtedly, the Las Vegas Raiders nailed the hammer by signing linebacker Robert Spillane during the 2023 NFL offseason. Spillane was one of the few Raider defenders who finished as one of the best on the Silver and Black defense.
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