Raiders' Robert Spillane: Set to move to Las Vegas
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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.
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.
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Steelers' Robert Spillane: Notches eight solo tackles in win
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Spillane notched nine tackles (eight solo), including one for loss, during Sunday's 16-13 win over the Ravens.
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.
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Steelers' Robert Spillane: Records double-digit tackles
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Spillane recorded 12 tackles (seven solo) in Saturday's 13-10 win over the Raiders.
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.
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Steelers' Robert Spillane: Racks up seven tackles
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Spillane recorded seven tackles (six solo) in Sunday's victory over Carolina.
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.
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Steelers' Robert Spillane: Won't play Monday
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Spillane (back) has been ruled inactive for Monday's game against the Colts.
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 Monday.
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Steelers' Robert Spillane: Signs one-year tender with Steelers
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Spillane signed his one-year, $2.43 million tender with the Steelers on Friday, Joe Rutter of TribLIVE reports.
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.
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Steelers' Robert Spillane: Not on injury report
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Spillane (knee) wasn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's practice session, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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.
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Steelers' Robert Spillane: Returns to full practice
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Spillane (knee) was a full practice participant Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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.
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Steelers' Robert Spillane: Placed on COVID list
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Spillane (knee) was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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.
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Steelers' Robert Spillane: Picks up injury Monday
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Spillane (ankle) was injured during the Steelers' win over the Bears on Monday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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.
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Steelers' Robert Spillane: Racks up 10 tackles
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Spillane recorded 10 tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 26-17 loss to the Raiders.
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.
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Steelers' Robert Spillane: Puts in full practice
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Spillane (shin) was a full participant at Thursday's practice, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
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.
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Steelers' Robert Spillane: Re-signs in Pittsburgh
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Spillane signed a one-year contract with Pittsburgh on Wednesday, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.
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.
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Steelers' Robert Spillane: Tendered by Steelers
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The Steelers extended Spillane a free-agent tender Saturday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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.
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Steelers' Robert Spillane: Returns from IR
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Spillane was activated from the Steelers' injured reserve list Saturday.
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.
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Steelers' Robert Spillane: Ruled out for Week 14
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Spillane (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bills, Dale Lolley of DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.
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.
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Steelers' Robert Spillane: Expected to miss time
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Spillane is expected to miss time due to a knee injury suffered during Monday's game against Washington, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
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.
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Steelers' Robert Spillane: Heads to locker room
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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.
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.
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Steelers' Robert Spillane: Gets 11 tackles, interception TD
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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.
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.
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Steelers' Robert Spillane: Starting role on tap
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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.
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.
