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Patriots LB Robert Spillane may get Chargers coach fired with post-game comments The New England Patriots may not have had the usual virtuoso performance from MVP candidate Drake Maye in their postseason win against the L...

1 DAY AGO • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Robert Spillane Has Blunt Responds To Patriots Needing Playoff Win For Validation New England Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane was asked if he thinks the teams needs a playoff victory to back up their 2025 success.

4 DAYS AGO • NESN.COM

Ready to face Chargers Spillane (ankle) practiced in full Wednesday.

Impact 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 home wild-card round matchup against the Chargers.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Limited Wednesday Spillane (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Spillane hasn't played since Week 13 but told Andrew 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 pas breakups, including two interceptions.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Drake Maye's MVP-caliber season propelling Patriots entering playoffs

Drake Maye has been adept at deflecting any praise that has come his way during the Patriots’ run to their first AFC East title since 2019

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Fans are already envisioning this 7x Pro Bowler in a Patriots jersey The New England Patriots have put together one of the league's best defenses when healthy. The absences of Milton Williams and Robert Spilla...

JANUARY 5 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

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.

Impact 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 portion 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.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots Rule Out Key Starters For Regular Season Finale - NESN.com The New England Patriots will be without several starters during Sunday’s matchup with the Miami Dolphins. Harold Landry III (knee), Robert...

JANUARY 2 • NESN.COM

Injured Patriots Defender Discusses Potential Return For Playoffs New England Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane discussed his possible return on Friday, ahead of the upcoming playoffs.

JANUARY 2 • NESN.COM

DNP to open Week 18 prep Spillane (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Spillane (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jets, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Maye and the Patriots will try to finish 8-0 on the road and win the AFC East when they visit Jets

The New England Patriots face the New York Jets on Sunday and will try to finish 8-0 away from home

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Doesn't practice Wednesday Spillane (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Impact 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 insdie linebacker for as long as Spillane is sidelined.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Playoff-bound Patriots are on the verge of an AFC East title. They also have injury concerns

The New England Patriots are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2021 after rallying to beat the Baltimore Ravens

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Patriots Injuries: Highly Important Defender Ruled Out For Ravens Matchup - NESN.com Stopping the run will be one of the Patriots’ keys to winning Sunday night’s road game against the Ravens. Unfortunately, one of the players...

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • NESN.COM

Ruled out against Ravens Spillane (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact 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 which 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.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Vrabel Explains Why Patriots Signed Linebacker Chad Muma - NESN.com The New England Patriots signed linebacker Chad Muma to the 53-man roster off the tIndianapolis Colts practice roster. The Patriots made the...

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • NESN.COM

No practice Wednesday Spillane (foot) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact Spillane didn't play at all in New England's Week 15 loss due to the foot injury, despite officially being active. 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.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots' game-time decision may have quietly cost them the AFC East Mike Vrabel's decision to keep LB Robert Spillane out of the Patriots' game vs. the Bills might be one that haunts him the rest of the seaso...

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Patriots believe 2nd-half collapse in loss to Bills isn't a sign of bigger issues

The Patriots acknowledge they squandered an opportunity to wrap up the AFC East and a playoff berth in their 35-31 loss to the Bills

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mike Vrabel explains Patriots captain's unusual status Robert Spillane was active for Sunday’s game against the Bills, but didn’t play a single snap.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • MASSLIVE.COM

Good to go for Week 15 Spillane (foot) is active Sunday against Buffalo.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

New Patriots weakness could be the break the Bills have been waiting for The New England Patriots completely renovated their defense this past offseason. Milton Williams was the marquee signing down the middle, Ro...

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

Patriots Rule Out Running Back Prior To Matchup With Bills - NESN.com The New England Patriots will be without one of their primary reserves during Sunday’s matchup with the Buffalo Bills. Terrell Jennings was...

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • NESN.COM

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Maye and the Patriots will try to finish 8-0 on the road and win the AFC East when they visit Jets

Playoff-bound Patriots are on the verge of an AFC East title. They also have injury concerns

Patriots believe 2nd-half collapse in loss to Bills isn't a sign of bigger issues