Fantasy Player Profile Robert Spillane
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Solid first season in New England
Spillane notched 97 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, five defensed passes (including two interceptions) and a forced fumble over 13 regular-season games (all starts) during the 2025 campaign.
Analysis: Spillane signed with the Patriots last March after a two-year run with Las Vegas during which he averaged 153 stops per season. While Spillane couldn't quite reach those numbers in his debut campaign in New England, he made an immediate impact as the Pats' leading tackler despite missing the final four games of the regular season due to an ankle injury. Spillane returned for the playoffs and posted 18 stops during New England's run to the Super Bowl in spite of missing most of the AFC…read more
Published: Fri, Feb 13 at 9:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Cleared for Super Bowl LX
Spillane (ankle) is active for Super Bowl LX against the Seahawks on Sunday.
Analysis: Spillane was able to log a limited practice in Friday's session, and that was enough for him to be cleared to play in the final game of the 2025 season. He has accumulated 14 tackles (five solo) and five pass defenses over the Patriots' three playoff games and will start alongside Christian Elliss at inside linebacker.
Published: Sun, Feb 8 at 2:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Super Bowl LX
Spillane (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Super Bowl LX on Sunday, Feb. 8.
Analysis: Spillane has had six practice opportunities leading up to the big game against the Seahawks, failing to participate in all but Friday's session, where the linebacker logged limited participation. Head coach Mike Vrabel will have to decide if Spillane's ankle issue will hurt the team's ability to slow down Kenneth Walker and the Seahawks' run game. If Spillane is ultimately unable to suit up, Jack Gibbens will likely start at inside linebacker opposite Christian Elliss.
Published: Fri, Feb 6 at 3:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Back at practice
Spillane (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: The inside linebacker and New England's leading tackler during the regular season suffered the injury during the AFC Championship Game, had to leave that game early and hadn't practiced since then before Thursday. Spillane did say even before Thursday that he was confident he'd be good to go for the Super Bowl, and his return to practice shows that he is trending in the right direction. The former Raider recorded six stops in each of New England's first two playoff victories, games in which he…read more
Published: Thu, Feb 5 at 4:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Doesn't practice Wednesday
Spillane (ankle) didn't participate in New England's practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Spillane hasn't practiced since the AFC Championship Game, as he's still nursing the ankle injury that forced him to exit the contest early. However, the 30-year-old said that he's confident he'll be good to go for the Super Bowl on Sunday, where he would resume his role as the team's defensive signal caller.
Published: Wed, Feb 4 at 6:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for the Super Bowl
Spillane (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Super Bowl LX on Sunday, Feb. 8.
Analysis: Spillane was a non-participant in all three practices this week due to an ankle injury. The linebacker logged just 13 defensive snaps in last Sunday's AFC Championship Game victory over the Broncos and was unable to return after a first-quarter exit. The 30-year-old will have another week to rest and recuperate, and his status for Super Bowl LX against the Seahawks will likely depend on his ability to log consecutive practices in the days leading up to the contest.
Published: Fri, Jan 30 at 4:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Doesn't practice Friday
Head coach Mike Vrabel told reporters that Spillane (ankle) didn't practice Friday, Mike Kadlick of CLNSMedia.com reports.
Analysis: Spillane has now logged consecutive DNPs after sustaining an ankle injury in the AFC Championship Game win over the Broncos. The 30-year-old linebacker led New England's defense in total tackles during the regular season, recording 97 stops over just 13 contests. If he's unable to suit up for the Super Bowl LX matchup against the Seahawks on Sunday, Feb. 8, expect Jack Gibbens to have an expanded role with the Patriots' first-team defense.
Published: Fri, Jan 30 at 11:10am by Rotowire.com
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Misses Thursday's practice
Spillane (ankle) was absent from Thursday's practice, Mike Kadlick of CLNSMedia.com reports.
Analysis: The 30-year-old from Western Michigan sustained an ankle injury early in the AFC Championship Game win over the Broncos. Spillane is a crucial portion of the Patriots' linebacker corps, recording 97 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and five passes defensed, including two interceptions, over 13 regular-season games in 2025. He likely needs to upgrade to limited practice at some point over the next week in order to suit up for the Super Bowl LX matchup against the Seahawks on Sunday, Feb. 8.
Published: Thu, Jan 29 at 11:53am by Rotowire.com
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Still nursing ankle injury
Spillane (ankle) was estimated as a non-participant at practice on the Patriots' injury report Wednesday.
Analysis: Spillane hurt his ankle during the first quarter of the AFC Championship Game and played just 13 defensive snaps, and now his availability for the Super Bowl is in doubt. His participation will be worth monitoring once New England starts holding practices.
Published: Wed, Jan 28 at 4:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Exits AFCCG with ankle injury
Spillane (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos.
Analysis: Spillane tweaked his ankle during the first quarter, and he is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. Jack Gibbens will get more snaps on defense for as long as Spillane is out of action.
Published: Sun, Jan 25 at 12:46pm by Rotowire.com
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Re-enters playoff matchup
Spillane (thumb) has returned to Sunday's game versus the Texans, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Spillane exited with a thumb injury but returned just before the end of the first quarter. The 30-year-old will slot back into his starting spot at inside linebacker.
Published: Sun, Jan 18 at 12:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Exits versus Texans
Spillane is questionable to return to Sunday's divisional-round game versus the Texans due to a thumb injury, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Analysis: Spillance recorded one tackle before leaving in the first quarter. The 30-year-old finished the regular season as New England's leading tackler (97) despite missing four games with an ankle injury. In his absence, Jack Gibbens should see increased playing time at inside linebacker versus Houston.
Published: Sun, Jan 18 at 12:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Ready to face Chargers
Spillane (ankle) practiced in full Wednesday.
Analysis: Spillane finally appears back to full health and ready to return to New England's starting lineup for the first time since Week 13. Barring any setbacks, expect Spillane to return to his usual starting role at inside linebacker during Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Chargers.
Published: Thu, Jan 8 at 3:41pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited Wednesday
Spillane (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Spillane hasn't played since Week 13 but told Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald he's ready to play in Sunday's wild-card game against the Chargers. Through 13 regular-season appearances, Spillane has recorded 97 tackles (48 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and five pass breakups, including two interceptions.
Published: Wed, Jan 7 at 4:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Sunday
Spillane (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Analysis: Spillane sustained an ankle injury in the Week 14 win over the Giants and is now in line to miss his fourth consecutive contest. The veteran linebacker is a crucial part of the Patriots' defense, tallying 97 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, five passes defensed, with two interceptions, and one forced fumble over 13 appearances this season. While he's sidelined Sunday, expect Jack Gibbens to have an expanded role in New England's linebacker corps.
Published: Fri, Jan 2 at 11:29am by Rotowire.com
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DNP to open Week 18 prep
Spillane (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Spillane has been inactive for each of the Patriots' last two games due to an ankle injury, though he's technically not played in three consecutive games after playing zero snaps while being active during the Patriots' Week 15 loss to the Bills. He also hasn't been able to practice since sustaining the injury in Week 14 against the Giants, so he's unlikely to play in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Dolphins unless he were to log at least a limited session over the next two days.
Published: Wed, Dec 31 at 1:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Sunday
Spillane (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jets, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The 30-year-old didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday and is now in line to miss his second consecutive game due to a lingering ankle injury. Spillane is a crucial part of New England's defense, recording 97 total tackles, five passes defensed, including two interceptions, and one forced fumble over 13 appearances this season. While he's sidelined Sunday, expect Jack Gibbens to operate as one of the Patriots' top inside linebackers.
Published: Fri, Dec 26 at 11:45am by Rotowire.com
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Doesn't practice Wednesday
Spillane (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Spillane was inactive for the Patriots' Week 16 win over the Ravens and did not play against the Bills in Week 15 due to a lingering ankle injury. He'll have two more opportunities to return to practice and give himself a chance to play in Sunday's AFC East clash against the Jets. Jack Gibbens will continue to start at inside linebacker for as long as Spillane is sidelined.
Published: Wed, Dec 24 at 3:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out against Ravens
Spillane (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Spillane was active in the Week 15 loss to Buffalo but didn't see the field due to a foot injury. He's now dealing with an ankle issue that will keep the starting linebacker sidelined for New England's primetime matchup against the Ravens on Sunday. Jack Gibbens and Jahlani Tavai are candidates for more playing time in Spillane's absence.
Published: Fri, Dec 19 at 10:27am by Rotowire.com
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No practice Wednesday
Spillane (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Spillane didn't play at all in New England's Week 15 loss due to a foot injury, despite officially being active, and now he's managing an ankle issue. The fact that he was unable to practice to start the week is concerning, but he'll still have two days to increase his participation ahead of Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Published: Wed, Dec 17 at 4:38pm by Rotowire.com
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No snaps Sunday
Spillane (foot) didn't play any snaps despite being active for Sunday's 35-31 loss to the Bills, Chris Mason of MassLive.com reports.
Analysis: The 30-year-old was battling a foot injury leading up to the game, being listed as questionable after logging limited practice sessions Thursday and Friday. Head coach Mike Vrabel told reporters after Sunday's loss that Spillane went through warmups and the team made a decision in the linebacker's best interest. Spillane's practice participation throughout the week will likely provide the best indication of whether he can play in the Week 16 matchup against the Ravens on Sunday.
Published: Mon, Dec 15 at 10:21am by Rotowire.com
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Good to go for Week 15
Spillane (foot) is active Sunday against Buffalo.
Analysis: Spillane dealt with a foot issue during the week and logged a limited practice session both Thursday and Friday. However, he is going to be able to take the field on a snowy Sunday in Foxborough. Spillane needs three tackles to reach the triple-digit mark for the third straight season.
Published: Sun, Dec 14 at 9:03am by Rotowire.com
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Could play Sunday
Spillane (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bills, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Analysis: The 29-year-old linebacker popped up on the Patriots' injury report Thursday and logged consecutive limited practice sessions to end the week. Spillane is an integral part of New England's defense, recording 97 total tackles and five passes defensed, including two interceptions, and one forced fumble through 13 games this season. If he's sidelined Sunday, Marte Mapu will likely have an expanded role in the Patriots' linebacker corps.
Published: Fri, Dec 12 at 12:04pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs limited practice
Spillane (foot) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Spillane was not listed on Wednesday's injury report, so it's possible his foot injury occurred in practice. If Spillane ends up missing Sunday's divisional matchup against the Bills, Marte Mapu will figure to handle an expanded role on defense.
Published: Thu, Dec 11 at 2:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Quiet outing in win
Spillane logged two solo tackles in New England's win versus the Giants on Monday.
Analysis: Spillane snapped his streak of five consecutive games with at least five tackles during the victory. The 29-year-old will look to bounce back and resume his usual level of production Week 15 versus the Bills following the team's upcoming bye.
Published: Tue, Dec 2 at 6:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Five stops in victory
Spillane recorded five total tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Bengals.
Analysis: Spillane wasn't as productive as he's grown accustomed to being in Week 12, finishing with fewer than nine tackles for just the third time in the last 10 games. The linebacker has been a stalwart on the Patriots' defense this season, registering 95 total tackles (46 solo), including 1.0 sacks, two interceptions and a pass defensed over 12 contests so far.
Published: Mon, Nov 24 at 7:39pm by Rotowire.com
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Leads team in tackles in win
Spillane recorded nine total tackles (five solo) and a pass defensed in Thursday night's 27-14 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Spillane was able to pace the team in stops, registering nine tackles for the second straight week. The linebacker's five solo takedowns also tied his third highest total in a game this season. On the year, Spillane has now compiled 90 total tackles (43 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding five passes defensed, one of which is an interception, and a forced fumble over 11 contests.
Published: Thu, Nov 13 at 8:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Nine takedowns in win
Spillane recorded nine total tackles (one solo) and a pass defensed in Sunday's 28-23 win over the Buccaneers.
Analysis: Spillane was once again a busy man in Week 10, registering at least nine stops for the sixth time this season. The linebacker is having a strong first campaign with the Patriots, producing 81 total tackles (38 solo), including 1.0 sacks, two interceptions and a forced fumble over 10 contests so far.
Published: Sun, Nov 9 at 7:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Five takedowns in win
Spillane recorded five total tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 24-23 win over Atlanta.
Analysis: Spillane took a step back in Week 9, finishing tied for third on the team in takedowns with fellow linebacker Christian Elliss. Spillane had produced at least nine tackles in five of his prior six contests entering the matchup with the Falcons, but he fell way short of that figure. Regardless, the 29-year-old is off to a strong start this season, compiling 72 total tackles (37 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding two interceptions and a forced fumble over nine games so far.
Published: Sun, Nov 2 at 9:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Busy day in Week 8 win
Spillane totaled 14 tackles (five solo) and one interception during the Patriots' 32-13 win over the Browns on Sunday.
Analysis: Spillane played every single defensive snap in Sunday's win and led both teams with a season-high 14 stops. He also logged his second interception of the season in the third quarter, when he picked off a Dillon Gabriel pass intended for David Njoku and returned it for 33 yards, which led to a one-yard touchdown pass from Drake Maye to Stefon Diggs three plays later. Spillane has recorded at least nine tackles in five of his last six outings and is up to 67 stops through eight regular-season…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 27 at 4:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Underwhelms in Week 7
Spillane tallied two total tackles (one solo) during Sunday's 31-13 win over the Titans.
Analysis: The 29-year-old linebacker tallied just two total tackles in Sunday's win, marking his fewest in a regular-season game since Week 14 of the 2022 season. Despite the quiet outing, Spillane still leads the Patriots' defense with 53 total tackles through seven games. Additionally, he's tallied two passes defended, including one interception, and one forced fumble. Spillane is expected to remain a viable IDP option in the Week 8 matchup against the Browns.
Published: Mon, Oct 20 at 11:14am by Rotowire.com
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Double-digit stops in win
Spillane recorded 11 total tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 25-19 win over the Saints.
Analysis: Spillane was able to reach double-digit stops for the third time this season, all of which have come over the last four contests. The linebacker has now compiled 51 total tackles (30 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed, one of which was an interception, and a forced fumble over six games this year.
Published: Mon, Oct 13 at 8:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Eight tackles in SNF win
Spillane recorded eight tackles (five solo) in Sunday night's win over the Bills.
Analysis: Spillane logged 100 percent of the defensive snaps and has 39 tackles (24 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two pass breakups, including one interception, across 94 percent of the snaps through five games to begin the season.
Published: Tue, Oct 7 at 2:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Hits double-digit stop mark again
Spillane totaled 10 tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 42-13 Week 4 win over Carolina.
Analysis: Spillane was again very productive, as he ranked second on New England in stops. The veteran linebacker recorded a modest three tackles in both Week 1 and Week 2 but has since exploded for 25 stops over the past two weeks. That has put Spillane at 31 tackles through four contests.
Published: Mon, Sep 29 at 8:29pm by Rotowire.com
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Massive impact in Week 3
Spillane recorded 15 total tackles (10 solo), while also securing an interception in Sunday's 21-14 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: Spillane was a busy man in Week 3, picking off Aaron Rodgers in third quarter for his first interception of the year, while his 15 total takedowns led the team. The linebacker has now compiled 21 total tackles (16 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while adding two passes defensed, one of which was Sunday's interception, over three games this season.
Published: Mon, Sep 22 at 6:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs sack in win
Spillane tallied three tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, during New England's win over the Dolphins on Sunday.
Analysis: Spillane recorded one of the team's five sacks of Tua Tagovailoa during Sunday's victory. Spillane has racked up six tackles (all solo) across the first two games of the season and will look to keep producing during the team's Week 3 matchup versus the Steelers.
Published: Mon, Sep 15 at 5:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Just three tackles vs. Las Vegas
Spillane recorded three total tackles (all solo) in Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Raiders.
Analysis: After coming over from the Raiders to the Patriots in March, Spillane had a relatively underwhelming debut against his former team. The 29-year-old tallied just three total tackles, his fewest in a single game since the 2022 season. Although Spillane struggled in Week 1, he played 100 percent of the Patriots' defensive snaps, so his tackle output figures to go up throughout the season. His next opportunity to make an impact will come in a Week 2 matchup in Miami.
Published: Mon, Sep 8 at 9:55am by Rotowire.com
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Brings talents to New England
Spillane is in line to sign with the Patriots, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Analysis: Spillane led the Raiders in tackles over the past two seasons, starting all 17 of the team's regular-season games in both years. Now, the reliable inside linebacker is positioned to bolster New England's defense, a unit in serious need of a top tackler to anchor it. In new head coach Mike Vrabel's defensive scheme, Spillane remains a strong candidate to repeat as a productive fantasy asset in IDP formats for 2025.
Published: Mon, Mar 10 at 10:04am by Rotowire.com
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Notches another productive campaign
Spillane tallied 158 total tackles (91 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and seven passes defended (with two interceptions) across 17 regular-season games in 2024.
Analysis: Spillane has been one of the NFL's most productive inside linebackers over the last two years, recording the fourth-most total tackles (306) in the league along with 11 passes defended, including five interceptions, during that span. He's now led the Raiders' defense in tackles each of the last two seasons while also ranking second in tackles for loss and fourth in passes defended in 2024. The 29-year-old is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer and is likely to demand a high…read more
Published: Mon, Jan 20 at 2:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs second sack of season Sunday
Spillane finished Sunday's 25-10 win over the Saints with eight tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two pass defenses.
Analysis: Spillane led the Raiders in tackling Sunday, and he registered his second sack of the season when he took down Spencer Rattler for a 10-yard loss late in the third quarter, which forced the Saints to punt on the next play. Spillane played every single defensive snap, which he has done in 13 of 16 regular-season games. He's up to 142 combined tackles on the season, and he'll have an opportunity to break his career high set in 2023 (148 combined tackles through 17 regular-season games) against…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 30 at 10:03am by Rotowire.com
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Racks up eight stops in Week 16
Spillane secured eight tackles (five solo) Sunday in a 19-14 win against Jacksonville.
Analysis: Spillane's tackle total ranked second on the Raiders and marked his fourth straight contest with at least seven stops. The veteran linebacker is up to 134 tackles on the season, seventh-most in the NFL. Spillane needs 14 stops over Las Vegas' final two games to reach the career-high mark of 148 he established last year.
Published: Tue, Dec 24 at 8:20am by Rotowire.com
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Snags pick in loss
Spillane logged eight tackles (four solo) and an interception in Monday's 15-9 loss to the Falcons.
Analysis: Spillane was one of Las Vegas' few bright spots Monday, finishing second on the team in tackles in addition to snagging his second interception of the season. He's now racked up 126 stops through the Raiders' first 14 games.
Published: Tue, Dec 17 at 6:54pm by Rotowire.com
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Posts seven tackles against Bucs
Spillane registered seven tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 28-13 loss to Tampa Bay.
Analysis: Spillane tied Darnay Holmes for the second-most tackles on the Raiders on Sunday behind Tre'von Moehrig (eight). Spillane has played every single defensive snap in the four games since the Raiders' Week 10 bye and has done so in 11 of 13 regular-season contests. He's up to 118 tackles (72 solo), including 1.0 sacks and four pass defenses, including one interception.
Published: Mon, Dec 9 at 7:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Paces team in tackles Friday
Spillane finished Friday's Week 13 loss to the Chiefs with nine tackles (seven solo).
Analysis: Spillane led Las Vegas in stops in the loss, though he failed to reach double-digit tackles for just the fifth time through 12 contests this season. The star linebacker currently ranks third in the NFL with 111 tackles, though most other defenders have yet to play their Week 13 game. In any case, Spillane remains a strong IDP asset due to this ability to rack up stops.
Published: Fri, Nov 29 at 8:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Leading tackler in loss
Spillane recorded 11 tackles (five solo) during Las Vegas' loss to the Dolphins on Sunday.
Analysis: Spillane's strong season continues as he once again led the team in total stops. Sunday's loss was the seventh time this season the 28-year-old has racked up double-digit tackles in just 10 games played, and he will look to keep producing during the team's Week 12 matchup versus the Broncos.
Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 5:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Paces defense in tackles Sunday
Spillane racked up 11 tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 34-19 loss to the Dolphins.
Analysis: Spillane had a chance to get healthy during the Raiders' bye after playing through a knee injury in Week 9, and he ultimately paced the defense in takedowns Sunday while bringing his season tally to 97 total tackles through 10 games. He'll have his hands full again in Week 12 against a Broncos offense that just hung 38 points on Atlanta.
Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 9:02am by Rotowire.com
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Manages seven tackles in Week 9
Spillane registered seven tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 41-24 loss to Cincinnati.
Analysis: Spillane played through a knee injury Sunday, but he managed to finish tied with Isaiah Pola-Mao for second-most tackles on the team behind Tre'von Moehrig (13). Spillane hasn't managed to crack 10 combined tackles in three of his last four games, but he's up to 86 tackles through nine regular-season games, which is tied with Nick Cross for fourth most in the NFL.
Published: Mon, Nov 4 at 4:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Will play through injury Week 9
Spillane (knee) is active for Sunday's battle against the Bengals.
Analysis: Spillane was not able to practice at all this week due to a knee issue, but he'll tough it out and suit up against Cincinnati. He's missed only one defensive snap so far this season, but it remains to be seen if the linebacker will be able to log his usual workload given the injury. Spillane has been very productive with double-digit tackles in six of his eight games so far this season.
Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 9:13am by Rotowire.com
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Game-time decision for Sunday
Head coach Antonio Pierce told reporters Friday that Spillane (knee) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's matchup against the Bengals, Paul Gutierrez of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The 28-year-old was unable to practice all week after sustaining a knee injury in the Raiders' Week 8 loss to the Chiefs. However, Pierce's comments Friday suggest that Spillane still has a chance to suit up Sunday. If he's unable to go Sunday, expect Kana'i Mauga to serve as the Raiders' top middle linebacker.
Published: Fri, Nov 1 at 1:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Held out of Wednesday's practice
Spillane (knee) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's injury report, Tashan Reed of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Spillane logged a team-leading 12 tackles (six solo) during the Raiders' Week 8 loss to the Chiefs. However, it appears he may have picked up a knee injury in the process, which was severe enough for him to sit out of Wednesday's practice. Spillane will have two more chances this week to practice in at least a limited capacity ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals. Spillane has logged 79 combined tackles through the first eight games of the regular season, which leads the Raiders and is…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 30 at 2:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Records team-high 12 tackles
Spillane racked up 12 tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: Spillane recorded double-digit tackles for the first time since Week 5 on Sunday, and his 12 takedowns were enough to pace the Raiders defense. Through the first eight weeks of the season, Spillane leads the team by a wide margin with 79 total tackles.
Published: Tue, Oct 29 at 6:43am by Rotowire.com
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Adds another 10 tackles Sunday
Spillane racked up 10 tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 34-18 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: Spillane is tied for the NFL's lead in tackles with 54 through the first five weeks, notching no less than 10 takedowns in every contest thus far. The 28-year-old has played every possible defensive snap for the Raiders this season, and he figures to remain busy against the Steelers in Week 6.
Published: Tue, Oct 8 at 7:36am by Rotowire.com
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Makes 12 tackles in win
Spillane recorded 12 tackles (nine solo), including a tackle for a loss, in the Raiders' 20-16 win over the Browns on Sunday.
Analysis: The middle linebacker also played on every defensive snap for the fourth game in a row and helped limit the Browns to 241 yards of total offense. Spillane has 44 tackles, the second-highest total in the league, through four games. He also has two passes defensed, including an interception.
Published: Mon, Sep 30 at 7:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Secures sack in loss
Spillane recorded 11 total tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 36-22 loss to the Panthers.
Analysis: Spillane was able to get to Carolina quarterback Andy Dalton in the second quarter for his first sack of the season, providing the cherry on top of his performance. Over the first three games of 2024, the linebacker has compiled 32 tackles (22 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also securing an interception and two passes defensed.
Published: Mon, Sep 23 at 8:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Double-digit tackles in win
Spillane recored 10 tackles (eight solo) and one interception in Las Vegas' win over the Ravens on Sunday.
Analysis: Spillane has played every defensive snap through two weeks and has posted back-to-back 10-tackle efforts to open 2024. He also broke up two passes versus Baltimore. With the Raiders trailing 16-6 in the third quarter, Spillane picked off Lamar Jackson, setting up an Alexander Mattison touchdown on the ensuing Raiders possession. Spillane started all 17 games last regular season and registered a career-best 148 tackles. He's on his way to another big year in that department.
Published: Mon, Sep 16 at 4:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Leads team in tackles
Spillane recorded 10 tackles (seven solo) during Las Vegas' 22-10 loss to the Chargers on Sunday.
Analysis: Spillane was one of the Raiders' few bright spots in Sunday's losing effort with his double-digit tackle tally. He will look to put up similar numbers in Week 2 when Las Vegas faces off with the Ravens.
Published: Mon, Sep 9 at 6:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Finishes 10th among NFL in tackles
Spillane closed out his 2023 campaign with a career-high 148 tackles (82 solo), including 3.5 sacks, three interceptions among four passes defensed and a forced fumble in 17 games.
Analysis: Ultimately ranking 10th among the NFL in total tackles in 2023, Spillane was a defensive force in his first season with the Raiders after spending the previous four years as a part-time player in Pittsburgh. Such improvements could make Spillane a contract-extension candidate, but his current deal already runs through 2024, so expect the 28-year-old veteran to once again occupy the starting role at middle linebacker in Las Vegas this upcoming season.
Published: Sun, Feb 18 at 11:57pm by Rotowire.com
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Six tackles in loss
Spillane registered six tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Colts.
Analysis: Spillane finished tied for third with Maxx Crosby for tackles on the day. Spillane played every defensive snap Sunday and has played 50-plus snaps on defense in all but one game this season. He's up to a career-high 136 total tackles in 2023, which ranks 11th in the NFL.
Published: Mon, Jan 1 at 1:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Racks up 11 stops in Week 16 win
Spillane tallied 11 tackles (nine solo) and deflected a pass in Monday's 20-14 victory over the Chiefs.
Analysis: Spillane and Nate Hobbs tied for the team lead in tackles on Christmas Day, with Spillane's total representing his fourth double-digit performance over his past five games. The veteran linebacker leads Las Vegas with a career-high 130 stops on the season, ranking 11th in the NFL. Spillane also has career-best marks of 3.5 sacks and three interceptions in his first campaign with the Raiders.
Published: Wed, Dec 27 at 8:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Tied for most tackles in loss
Spillane had 10 tackles (seven solo), including one sack, in Sunday's 3-0 loss to the Vikings.
Analysis: Spillane tied with Maxx Crosby for the most tackles on the team, and the two combined for three of the Raiders' five sacks on the day. Spillane's 71 snaps qualified as his third 70+ tally of the season in what was the lowest-scoring game of the 2023 campaign. It was also the third straight game that he registered double-digit tackles, and Spillane leads Las Vegas in that category with 115 total tackles (62 solo).
Published: Mon, Dec 11 at 4:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Leads team in tackles
Spillane compiled 11 tackles (six solo) during Las Vegas' 31-17 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday.
Analysis: Spillane led the Raiders in tackles Sunday despite playing through an ankle injury. The 27-year-old has now logged double-digit tackles in back-to-back games and three times overall this season.
Published: Mon, Nov 27 at 7:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Good to go
Spillane (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Analysis: Spillane was a limited participant in all three practices leading up to Week 12. He's played every single defensive snap in each of the last four games and is coming off a team-high 13 tackles in last week's loss to the Dolphins.
Published: Sun, Nov 26 at 12:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Could sit Sunday due to ankle issue
Spillane (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's Week 12 contest versus the Chiefs, Rachel Gossen of the Raiders' official site reports.
Analysis: Spillane played every defensive snap and tallied a team-high 13 tackles in a loss to Miami last Sunday, but he's been hobbled by an ankle injury during Week 12 prep. The linebacker logged a trio of limited practice sessions and enters the weekend with a questionable tag ahead of Sunday's clash with Kansas City. Spillane has rarely missed a defensive down for Las Vegas this season and leads the team with 94 stops and three interceptions, so an absence against the Chiefs would be sharply felt.
Published: Fri, Nov 24 at 4:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Leads team in tackles
Spillane recorded 13 tackles (six solo) and a pass deflection during Sunday's 20-13 loss to Miami.
Analysis: Spillane had one of most productive games of the season, as he led the team in tackles. The 27-year-old registered double-digit tackles for the first time since Week 2 versus the Bills and has now compiled 94 tackles (49 solo) through 11 games.
Published: Tue, Nov 21 at 12:30pm by Rotowire.com
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Huge interception in close matchup
Spillane recorded seven tackles, one sack and one interception in Sunday's 16-12 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Spillane continued to lead the defense Sunday, tying for the most tackles and recording a sack late in the second quarter. The linebacker's most notable play was late in the fourth quarter when he intercepted Jets quarterback Zach Wilson after the offense marched down to the Raiders' 20-yard-line. The 27-year-old almost doubles the next linebacker Divine Deablo in team snap count and has proven himself as a legitimate IDP asset with 81 tackles and three interceptions this year.
Published: Tue, Nov 14 at 9:41am by Rotowire.com
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Will play Sunday
Spillane (hand) is active Sunday against the Giants.
Analysis: Spillane didn't miss a defensive snap in Monday's loss to the Lions, so it's not clear when he suffered the injury. However, it's a moot point, as the Western Michigan product feels well enough to take the field in Week 9 and should start at middle linebacker.
Published: Sun, Nov 5 at 12:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable due to hand injury
Spillane is considered questionable for Sunday's Week 9 clash with the Giants due to a hand injury, Vincent Bonsignore of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.
Analysis: Spillane played 100 percent of the Raiders' defensive snaps this past Monday against Detroit, but he apparently picked up a hand injury as he began Week 9 prep with a DNP. He's since been able to log a pair of limited practices, so he has a chance to suit up this Sunday. Las Vegas will be without Divine Deablo (ankle) and Luke Masterson (concussion) for that contest, so they'll be perilously thin at linebacker if Spillane is forced to sit out as well. In that scenario, Jaylon Smith -- who…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 3 at 6:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Leads team in tackles again
Spillane recorded eight tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 30-12 loss at Chicago.
Analysis: Spillane tallied seven-plus tackles for the sixth time in seven games this season in Week 7, easily maintaining pace for a career year in that category. He has also led Las Vegas' linebackers in snaps in every game in 2023, and he should continue to do so in Week 8 at Detroit.
Published: Tue, Oct 24 at 1:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Leading tackler in win
Spillane recorded seven tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 21-17 win over New England.
Analysis: Spillane continues to succeed in his first year as a full-time starter, as he's recorded under seven tackles in a game just once thus far. The Western Michigan product leads Las Vegas in tackles and is tied for the lead in interceptions through the first six games of the season. He's easily having the most productive year of his career, logging 49 tackles, two interceptions and one sack. Expect Spillane to continue making plays for the Raiders' defense as the year goes on.
Published: Tue, Oct 17 at 12:40pm by Rotowire.com
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Snags two picks
Spillane recorded nine tackles (two solo) and two interceptions in the Raiders' 17-13 win over the Packers in Week 5.
Analysis: Spillane's two picks were his first two of the season, and his tackle count was his second highest through five games. It is worth noting he did not miss a snap for the fourth time this year. He is now set to shift his attention to Sunday's matchup with the Patriots.
Published: Tue, Oct 10 at 7:43pm by Rotowire.com
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Active in loss
Spillane recorded seven tackles (six solo) in Sunday's 23-18 loss to the Steelers.
Analysis: Spillane is up to 28 tackles total through three games. Perhaps even more impressive, he has been on the field for all 202 defensive snaps this season. The linebacker also saw some special teams work against Pittsburgh, as was on the field for seven snaps (24 percent). Next up for him and the Raiders is a matchup with the Chargers in Los Angeles.
Published: Tue, Sep 26 at 8:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Huge game in Week 2
Spillane recorded 14 tackles, including a sack, in Sunday's 38-10 loss at Buffalo.
Analysis: In a game where the Bills ran the ball more often than usual, Spillane was busy, and he racked up the tackle numbers to show it. He's easily on pace for the first 100-tackle season of his career, and he should continue to be a solid IDP option as long as he's healthy, especially if Las Vegas continues to find itself in negative game script situations.
Published: Mon, Sep 18 at 10:09am by Rotowire.com
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Set to move to Las Vegas
Spillane is expected to sign a two-year deal with the Raiders that's worth a maximum of $9 million with more than $4 million in guarantees, Doug Kyed of AtoZSports reports.
Analysis: Spillane played a career-high 565 defensive snaps last year for the Steelers, resulting in him posting 79 tackles at inside linebacker. He'll move from a 3-4 defense in Pittsburgh to a 4-3 scheme in Las Vegas, meaning Spillane will likely be cast as a middle linebacker with his new team -- a move that could result in a bump in his IDP value.
Published: Tue, Mar 14 at 3:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Notches eight solo tackles in win
Spillane notched nine tackles (eight solo), including one for loss, during Sunday's 16-13 win over the Ravens.
Analysis: Spillane tied Minkah Fitzpatrick with a team-high nine stops, marking the former's second-highest mark this season. Spillane has played every single defensive snap over the past three weeks, totaling 28 tackles during that stretch.
Published: Wed, Jan 4 at 8:52am by Rotowire.com
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Records double-digit tackles
Spillane recorded 12 tackles (seven solo) in Saturday's 13-10 win over the Raiders.
Analysis: Spillane's 12 stops were his highest total of 2022, thanks in part to him playing a season-high 52 defensive snaps. The performance brings him to 62 total tackles on the season, which is the most of his career. He'll work to keep his momentum going Sunday against the Ravens.
Published: Tue, Dec 27 at 5:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Racks up seven tackles
Spillane recorded seven tackles (six solo) in Sunday's victory over Carolina.
Analysis: Spillane finished with three total tackles over his last two contests heading into Week 15, but he managed to tie his best mark of the season with seven stops against the Panthers. The Western Michigan product now has 50 tackles (32 solo), one sack and four passes defensed over 13 games this season.
Published: Mon, Dec 19 at 8:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Set for return
Spillane (oblique) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Spillane suffered an injury in practice prior to Pittsburgh's Week 12 matchup against the Colts. However, he returned to practice in full Friday and will enter the team's Week 13 matchup without an injury designation. Across 10 games this season, Spillane has recorded 40 total tackles, one sack and four passes defended.
Published: Fri, Dec 2 at 6:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Monday
Spillane (back) has been ruled inactive for Monday's game against the Colts.
Analysis: Spillane popped up with a back injury Friday and was a limited participant in the Steelers' final two practices of Week 12 prep. While it's unclear how this issue first arose, the 26-year-old will miss his first game of the season. Over 10 games, Spillane has recorded 40 tackles, one sack and four passes defended while primarily playing as a backup inside linebacker. His absence could leave Marcus Allen and Mark Robinson to play increased roles behind starters Devin Bush and Myles Jack on…read more
Published: Mon, Nov 28 at 4:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Racks up seven tackles
Spillane recorded seven tackles (five solo) during the Steelers' 20-10 win over the Saints on Sunday.
Analysis: Spillane has had somewhat inconsistent involvement for Pittsburgh over the first half of the regular season, but he led the team in tackles Sunday to help lead the club to its third win of the year. The 26-year-old has appeared in each of the first nine games of the year and has tallied 34 tackles (20 solo), including a sack, and three pass defenses.
Published: Mon, Nov 14 at 7:37am by Rotowire.com
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Signs one-year tender with Steelers
Spillane signed his one-year, $2.43 million tender with the Steelers on Friday, Joe Rutter of TribLIVE reports.
Analysis: Spillane appeared in 14 games (four starts) last season and totaled 56 tackles (29 solo), including two for loss. The fifth-year linebacker figures to provide depth behind Devin Bush and Myles Jack again in 2022, but his role may increase slightly with the departure of Joe Schobert.
Published: Fri, Apr 8 at 1:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets tender from Pittsburgh
Spillane received a right of first refusal tender from the Steelers on Monday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Spillane has earned over 300 defensive snaps in each of the last two seasons with the Steelers, and he managed a career-best 56 tackles in 2021. He'll currently earn around $2.4 million in 2022, though he could sign for more elsewhere with the Steelers then having the option to match the terms. If Spillane remains in Pittsburgh, he could have a significant role in 2022, particularly if the team decides to part ways with Joe Schobert to free additional cap space.
Published: Mon, Mar 14 at 5:52pm by Rotowire.com
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Not on injury report
Spillane (knee) wasn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's practice session, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Coach Mike Tomlin revealed Tuesday that Spillane is dealing with a knee injury, but the 26-year-old didn't have any limitations during Wednesday's practice session. It appears as though he'll be available for Sunday's wild-card matchup against Kansas City.
Published: Wed, Jan 12 at 12:59pm by Rotowire.com
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Dealing with knee injury
Coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Spillane is dealing with a knee injury, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Analysis: Spillane recorded five tackles (four solo) across 47 defensive snaps in Week 18, but he apparently picked up an ankle injury during the contest. His practice status Wednesday -- and throughout the week -- will likely give a good indication as to whether he will be available for the wild-card matchup against the Chiefs on Sunday.
Published: Tue, Jan 11 at 11:08am by Rotowire.com
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Returns to full practice
Spillane (knee) was a full practice participant Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Spillane has been sidelined for each of Pittsburgh's last two games, but he should be in line for a Week 15 return against Tennessee. Prior to the injury, Spillane had played primarily on special teams while logging 27 total tackles across 10 contests.
Published: Thu, Dec 16 at 9:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out for Thursday
Spillane (knee) will not play Thursday against the Vikings.
Analysis: Spillane was able to clear COVID protocols in time for Thursday, but the knee injury he suffered against Cincinnati in Week 12 will still keep him out. The four-year vet's absence will likely lead to extra opportunity for 2021 fourth-round selection Buddy Johnson.
Published: Wed, Dec 8 at 1:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Back from COVID list
Spillane (knee) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.
Analysis: Spillane landed on the COVID-19 list last week but has since cleared the health and safety protocols. He's also been dealing with a knee injury, and it remains to be seen if he'll be available to suit up Thursday against the Vikings.
Published: Mon, Dec 6 at 11:28am by Rotowire.com
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Placed on COVID list
Spillane (knee) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Spillane has already been dealing with a knee injury, and he now finds himself in COVID-19 protocols as well. The confluence of maladies will sideline him against Baltimore in Week 13, and Spillane will be fighting an uphill battle to get back on the field next Thursday against Minnesota.
Published: Thu, Dec 2 at 8:08am by Rotowire.com
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Will not return
Spillane (knee) will not return Sunday against the Bengals, Burt Lauten reports.
Analysis: Spillane's absence will be a blow to the Steelers' linebacker unit. Marcus Allen or Ulysees Gilbert will likely pick up the few snaps that Spillane will miss.
Published: Sun, Nov 28 at 11:54am by Rotowire.com
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Practices fully Wednesday
Spillane (ankle) was able to practice fully for the Steelers on Wednesday, Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Analysis: Spillane suffered an ankle injury in Monday's win over the Bears, and coach Mike Tomlin stated the injury isn't considered serious. After recording a full practice Wednesday, Spillane should be able to suit up Sunday against the Lions. If the linebacker suffers any setbacks before Week 10, expect Buddy Johnson to see an increased role behind Joe Schobert.
Published: Wed, Nov 10 at 4:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Picks up injury Monday
Spillane (ankle) was injured during the Steelers' win over the Bears on Monday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: Spillane's injury is not believed to be serious and was considered minor bumps and bruises by head coach Mike Tomlin. He'll try to return to the field for practice this week before a Week 10 game against the Lions.
Published: Tue, Nov 9 at 12:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Racks up 10 tackles
Spillane recorded 10 tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 26-17 loss to the Raiders.
Analysis: Spillane was unavailable for last week's season opener due to a shin injury that he sustained in warmups, but he had a large role in his season debut. He served as a starter in Week 2 with Devin Bush (groin) sidelined, and he tied for the team lead in tackles against Las Vegas.
Published: Mon, Sep 20 at 9:22am by Rotowire.com
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Puts in full practice
Spillane (shin) was a full participant at Thursday's practice, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Analysis: Spillane was a surprise inactive for Week 1 due to a shin injury suffered during warmups, but it doesn't appear to have been a serious issue. The acquisition of Joe Schobert should have Spillane working in a reserve role for Pittsburgh.
Published: Thu, Sep 16 at 2:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Late scratch, inactive
Spillane (shin) will be inactive for Week 1 against the Bills after picking up an injury during warmups, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Spillane was expected to be part of the 53-man roster for the season opener but will be a late scratch after picking up the ailment during warmups. He joins a list of inactive players that also features Dwayne Haskins, Isaiahh Loudermilk, Ahkello Witherspoon and Rashaad Coward.
Published: Sun, Sep 12 at 9:30am by Rotowire.com
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Likely in line for starting role
Spillane could be in line for a starting role at inside linebacker this season following Vince Williams' retirement Wednesday, Joe Rutter of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports.
Analysis: Spillane and Williams were expected to compete for snaps during training camp, but the former could now be the clear starter as he prepares for his fourth season in Pittsburgh. The Western Michigan standout totaled 45 tackles (39 solo), two sacks, an interception, a fumble recovery and a touchdown across 12 games last season before he missed the Steelers' final four games with a knee injury.
Published: Wed, Jul 21 at 8:55pm by Rotowire.com
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Re-signs in Pittsburgh
Spillane signed a one-year contract with Pittsburgh on Wednesday, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.
Analysis: The Steelers tendered Spillane earlier this month, so it was all but a given that he would be back with the team in 2021. After being thrust into the starting lineup on seven occasions after injuries piled up at linebacker last season, Spillane has proven himself as a capable depth piece going forward.
Published: Wed, Mar 24 at 12:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Tendered by Steelers
The Steelers extended Spillane a free-agent tender Saturday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Spillane suited up 12 games for the Steelers in 2020, and he made seven starts after injuries piled up. Over 378 snaps, Spillane registered 45 tackles, four pass breakups, two sacks and a pick-six. The Steelers like his potential and believe he can provide sturdy depth in 2021.
Published: Sat, Mar 13 at 2:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns from IR
Spillane was activated from the Steelers' injured reserve list Saturday.
Analysis: Spillane's knee injury caused him to miss the past four games, but after a slow and careful recovery, the linebacker can officially suit up for Sunday's wild-card matchup against the Browns. The 25-year-old has posted 45 tackles (39 solo), two sacks and one interception throughout his 12 games this season.
Published: Sat, Jan 9 at 1:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Practicing Wednesday
Spillane (knee) returned to practice Wednesday with the Steelers.
Analysis: Spillane is slowly making his potential return for Sunday's wild-card game. After suffering a knee injury and getting placed on injured reserve, the linebacker is officially eligible to rejoin the team for Sunday's wild-card matchup.
Published: Wed, Jan 6 at 3:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Shifts to IR
Spillane (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Analysis: After Devin Bush suffered a torn ACL in Week 6 against the Browns, Spillane stepped in and started the last seven games at inside linebacker. In that stretch, he posted 38 tackles, two sacks, four pass breakups and a pick-six. Spillane is eligible to return in Week 17, and Avery Williamson is expected to start in Spillane's place for the time being.
Published: Sat, Dec 12 at 3:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out for Week 14
Spillane (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Dale Lolley of DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.
Analysis: Avery Williamson, who racked up a team-high nine tackles after Spillane was injured in Monday's loss to Washington, will start at inside linebacker while Spillane sits. Spillane will get an extra day to heal up before the Steelers' Week 15 trip to Cincinnati, as that game is schedule to be played on Monday Night Football.
Published: Fri, Dec 11 at 12:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Expected to miss time
Spillane is expected to miss time due to a knee injury suffered during Monday's game against Washington, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: After being taken to the locker room by trainers in Monday's game, it was confirmed Spillane will miss time but thankfully won't need surgery. Expect Avery Williamson to take over Spillane's role as primary inside linebacker until he can return, which hopefully should be before the season ends.
Published: Tue, Dec 8 at 8:55am by Rotowire.com
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Heads to locker room
Spillane (knee) is questionable to return to Monday's matchup against Washington after being taken to the locker room by trainers, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Spillane was injured while completing a tackle on Terry McLaurin during Washington's opening drive of the second half. November trade addition Avery Williamson plugs into Spillane's inside linebacker spot until the Western Michigan product is able to return.
Published: Mon, Dec 7 at 4:38pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets 11 tackles, interception TD
Spillane recorded 11 tackles (10 solo) and an interception that he returned for a 33-yard touchdown in Sunday's 28-24 win over Baltimore. He also had one tackle for loss and two passes defensed.
Analysis: Spillane got the scoring started with a pick-six on Baltimore's opening drive, and he kept his motor running on high for the rest of the game, leading the team in tackles. The Steelers boosted their interior linebacker depth by trading for Avery Williamson later Sunday, but Spillane will continue to play the vast majority of defensive snaps if he keeps performing at this level.
Published: Mon, Nov 2 at 11:11am by Rotowire.com
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Starting role on tap
Spillane is expected to start at inside linebacker moving forward in place of Devin Bush (torn ACL), Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.
Analysis: Since entering the league as an undrafted free agent in 2018, Spillane has totaled just nine defensive snaps. He's been an effective special-teams tackler with 18 stops over his last 13 games, but now he'll have a major role in one of the league's best defenses. There could be some growing pains, and if the 24-year-old falters, Marcus Allen could replace him.
Published: Tue, Oct 20 at 11:40am by Rotowire.com
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Cleared by team
Spillane (finger) wasn't listed on the team's injury report for Thursday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Spillane suffered the finger injury during training camp, but he was always likely to be cleared for Week 1. Now healthy, the 24-year-old is expected to manage a depth linebacker role for 2020, with most of his work coming on special teams.
Published: Thu, Sep 10 at 3:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Suffers injury Saturday
Spillane exited Saturday's practice with a finger injury, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official website reports.
Analysis: Spillane may miss some practice time, but this injury isn't a major concern for his Week 1 availability at this time. The 24-year-old linebacker is expected to work in a reserve role behind Devin Bush and Vince Williams, and most of his contributions will come on special teams.
Published: Sun, Aug 23 at 9:17am by Rotowire.com
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Two tackles in finale
Spillane recorded two tackles (both solo) in Sunday's 28-10 loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: Activated after spending the first half of 2019 on the practice squad, Spillane finishes the 2019 season with 11 tackles in eight games. He has one year remaining on his rookie contract and should return in 2020 in his primary capacity as a member of Pittsburgh's special teams unit.
Published: Thu, Jan 2 at 5:58am by Rotowire.com
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Promoted to active roster
Spillane was promoted from the Steelers' practice squad to the active roster Tuesday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Spillane has yet to log a single defensive snap since entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2018, but the Western Michigan product may be asked to fill in on special teams with the Steelers.
Published: Tue, Nov 5 at 3:58pm by Rotowire.com
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| Tackles | Turnover | Fantasy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk | Opp | Tot | Sck | Int | Frc Fum | Fum Rec | Pts |
| 1 | LV, | 3 | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 2 | @MIA, | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 3 | PIT, | 9 | - | 1 | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | CAR, | 4 | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | @BUF, | 6 | - | - | 1 | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | @NO, | 4 | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | @TEN, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | CLE, | 5 | - | 1 | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | ATL, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | @TB, | 1 | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | NYJ, | 5 | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | @CIN, | 3 | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | NYG, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | BUF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | @BAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | @NYJ, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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New England Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane discusses the defense's mentality in road games after finishing with an 8-0 record ahead of AFC Championship in Denver against the Broncos.
- Robert Spillane's PBU seals Patriots win over TexansSun, Jan 18 at 3:32pm
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud's deep pass is broken up by New England Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane to send the Patriots to the AFC Championship.
- Robert Spillane joins 'The Insiders' for exclusive interview four days before Falcons-Patriots in Week 9Wed, Oct 29 at 5:53pm
New England Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane joins "The Insiders" for an exclusive interview with NFL media insiders Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero.
- Robert Spillane takes Gabriel INT back inside the 10Sun, Oct 26 at 12:16pm
New England Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane picks off Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel’s pass over the middle and returns it inside the 10-yard line.
- Robert Spillane's hit-stick tackle ends Browns' trick-play attempt abruptlySun, Oct 26 at 11:27am
New England Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane puts hit-stick tackle to stop the Cleveland Browns third-down trick play.
- Robert Spillane picks off Rodgers to set Pats up inside the red zoneSun, Sep 21 at 11:52am
Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback Aaron Rodgers misses New England Patriots' linebacker Robert Spillane in coverage and hands him an interception which he returns into the red zone.
- Robert Spillane nearly intercepts errant Rattler passSun, Dec 29 at 12:54pm
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane nearly intercepts errant New Orleans quarterback Spencer Rattler pass.
- Robert Spillane reads Cousins' eyes on INT takeawayMon, Dec 16 at 7:12pm
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane reads Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins' eyes on interception takeaway.
- Spillane's deflection falls in Hobbs' hands for INT vs. StaffordSun, Oct 20 at 3:47pm
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane's deflection falls in Raiders defensive back Nate Hobbs' hands for an interception against Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford.
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- Pats' LB Robert Spillane discusses defensive mentality on the road after 8-0 away record in regular season | 'Up To The Minute'Wed, Jan 21 at 11:09am
New England Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane discusses the defense's mentality in road games after finishing with an 8-0 record ahead of AFC Championship in Denver against the Broncos.
- Robert Spillane's PBU seals Patriots win over TexansSun, Jan 18 at 3:32pm
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud's deep pass is broken up by New England Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane to send the Patriots to the AFC Championship.
- Robert Spillane joins 'The Insiders' for exclusive interview four days before Falcons-Patriots in Week 9Wed, Oct 29 at 5:53pm
New England Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane joins "The Insiders" for an exclusive interview with NFL media insiders Mike Garafolo and Tom Pelissero.
- Robert Spillane takes Gabriel INT back inside the 10Sun, Oct 26 at 12:16pm
New England Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane picks off Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel’s pass over the middle and returns it inside the 10-yard line.
- Robert Spillane's hit-stick tackle ends Browns' trick-play attempt abruptlySun, Oct 26 at 11:27am
New England Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane puts hit-stick tackle to stop the Cleveland Browns third-down trick play.
- Robert Spillane picks off Rodgers to set Pats up inside the red zoneSun, Sep 21 at 11:52am
Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback Aaron Rodgers misses New England Patriots' linebacker Robert Spillane in coverage and hands him an interception which he returns into the red zone.
- Robert Spillane nearly intercepts errant Rattler passSun, Dec 29 at 12:54pm
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane nearly intercepts errant New Orleans quarterback Spencer Rattler pass.
- Robert Spillane reads Cousins' eyes on INT takeawayMon, Dec 16 at 7:12pm
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane reads Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins' eyes on interception takeaway.
- Spillane's deflection falls in Hobbs' hands for INT vs. StaffordSun, Oct 20 at 3:47pm
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane's deflection falls in Raiders defensive back Nate Hobbs' hands for an interception against Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford.