New England Patriots Linebacker Robert Spillane answers a question from the media at opening night for Super Bowl LX on Monday in San Jose, Calif. Photo by Terry Schmitt/UPI | License Photo
Injured New England Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane expects to play against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX, he told reporters Wednesday.
Spillane made the comment during the Patriots’ team media availability at the Santa Clara Marriott. The Patriots’ leading tackler missed their final four games of the season due to an ankle injury, which he aggravated in the Patriots’ win over the Denver Broncos in the AFC title game.
Spillane did not practice last week. The Patriots will release their first injury report of this week after Wednesday’s practice at Stanford University.
Spillane, 30, totaled a team-high 97 combined tackles, five passes defensed, four tackles for a loss, two interceptions, a forced fumble and a sack over 13 starts this season. He registered 14 combined tackles and two passes defensed in the Patriots three playoff appearances.
The Patriots will battle the Seahawks in Super Bowl LX at 3:30 p.m. PST Wednesday in Santa Clara.
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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (L) and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold chat on the stage at the Super Bowl LX Opening Night media event leading up to Super Bowl LX in San Jose, Calif., on February 2, 2026. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
