Robert Spillane - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Doesn't practice Friday Head coach Mike Vrabel told reporters that Spillane (ankle) didn't practice Friday, Mike Kadlick of CLNSMedia.com reports.

Impact 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.

3 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Misses Thursday's practice Spillane (ankle) was absent from Thursday's practice, Mike Kadlick of CLNSMedia.com reports.

Impact The 30-year-old from Western Michigan sustained an ankle injury early in the AFC Championship win over the Broncos, so it's no surprise he's sidelined Thursday. 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 to suit up for the Super Bowl matchup against the Seahawks on Feb. 8.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Still nursing ankle injury Spillane (ankle) was estimated as a non-participant at practice on the Patriots' injury report Wednesday.

Impact Spillane hurt his ankle during the first quarter of the AFC Championship and played just 13 defensive snaps, and now his availability for the Super Bowl is in doubt. His participation will be worth looking out for once New England starts holding practices.

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Exits AFCCG with ankle injury Spillane (ankle) is questionable to return to Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos.

Impact 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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Patriots Defense Has 'Big Chips' On Shoulders Entering Broncos Clash New England Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane says the defense has "a lot to prove" ahead of the AFC Championship Game.

JANUARY 23 • NESN.COM

Stefon Diggs, Marcus Jones, Robert Spillane and More | Player Media Availability 1/21 Patriots players Stefon Diggs, Marcus Jones, Robert Spillane, and more address the media on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. TIMECODE 00:00-09:5...

JANUARY 21 • PATRIOTS.COM

Patriots must resist the urge to reunite with this familiar face in 2026 The New England Patriots have put together a solid group of linebackers this season. Robert Spillane, the team's leading tackler, was brough...

JANUARY 20 • MUSKETFIRE.COM

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JANUARY 19 • Associated Press

Robert Spillane Discusses Win Over the Texans on Patriots Postgame Show 1/18 Watch as Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane joins the Patriots Postgame Show to discuss the 28-16 win over the Houston Texans in the AFC Di...

JANUARY 19 • PATRIOTS.COM

Robert Spillane Joins Patriots Postgame Show After Divisional Win vs. Texans | Patriots Playoffs

JANUARY 19 • YOUTUBE

Robert Spillane's PBU seals Patriots win over Texans Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud's deep pass is broken up by New England Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane to send the Patriots to t...

JANUARY 18 • PATRIOTS.COM

Maye throws 3 TD passes, Stroud has 4 INTs as Patriots top Texans 28-16 to advance to AFC title game

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JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Robert Spillane injury update: Latest news on Patriots LB's status in divisional round game | Sporting News New England Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane is dealing with an injury in the first half of the divisional round game versus the Houston...

JANUARY 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Re-enters playoff matchup Spillane (thumb) has returned to Sunday's game versus the Texans, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Spillane Discusses Returning from Injury, Preparing for the Texans, and More | Patriots Unfiltered on TV Alex Francisco sits down with Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane to discuss returning to the field for the playoffs after an injury, prepar...

JANUARY 15 • PATRIOTS.COM

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...

JANUARY 12 • 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.

JANUARY 9 • 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.

JANUARY 8 • 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.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

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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

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