"Spillane had missed the final four games of the 2025 regular season due to a foot injury. While New England went 3-1 over that stretch, his presence in the middle of the Patriots' defense was missed. One of New England's top free-agent pickups, Spillane finished as the team's leading tackler with 97 across 13 games while also recording two interceptions, a sack, and batting down five passes."
"Despite sitting out the final month of action, Spillane stressed that his time on the shelf was mapped out in a way to open the door for his return in January. "No doubt," Spillane said of his recovery timeline. "It was always the goal to be ready for week one of the playoffs." A healthy Spillane bodes well for a Patriots defense that was anchored by a stout run defense over the first few months of the season."
Robert Spillane is cleared to play for the New England Patriots in their Week 1 playoff game after recovering from a foot injury that cost him the final four regular-season games. Spillane led the team with 97 tackles in 13 games, adding two interceptions, a sack and five pass deflections. His planned recovery timeline prioritized availability for the playoffs. The return of Spillane, alongside Milton Williams, strengthens a Patriots defense that was especially strong against the run during the early part of the season.
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