The Las Vegas Raiders found arguably one of the best linebackers in the AFC in free agency last offseason when they signed linebacker Robert Spillane. When the veteran linebacker arrived, the Raiders needed a dependable linebacker, and Spillane needed a legitimate opportunity to prove he was an every-down linebacker.
The Las Vegas Raiders drafted Ohio State linebacker Tommy Eichenberg for a reason. The two-time Buckeye captain has the intangibles head coach Antonio Pierce wants in a player.
If there’s one thing that Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce values as much as anything, it’s leadership. Thankfully, his defense has plenty of it—we know about Maxx Crosby, but the linebacker group’s leader isn’t far behind.
The Las Vegas Raiders have one of the better linebacker units in the National Football League. They are not at the top of the league, but when they are playing at their best with competent play from those around them, Robert Spillane, Divine Deablo, and Luke Masterson are a respectable trio of linebackers.
The Las Vegas Raiders signed linebacker Robert Spillane last offseason in what turned out to be one of the best free agent signings in the league last summer.
Josh McDaniels didn't do everything right, but he valued a player's availability nearly as much as any other attribute. That led to the Las Vegas Raiders
Undoubtedly, the Las Vegas Raiders nailed the hammer by signing linebacker Robert Spillane during the 2023 NFL offseason. Spillane was one of the few Raider defenders who finished as one of the best on the Silver and Black defense.
During the 2023 NFL offseason, the Las Vegas Raiders wanted to improve their defense entirely, with many depths to be filled, including the linebacker room.
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane truly took the C patch on his jersey to heart in his first season with the Silver and Black. After four seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Las Vegas signed Spillane to a two-year, $7-million deal last March.
The Las Vegas Raiders made a statement in their 20-14 victory against the Kansas City Chiefs: they will fight to stay alive in the AFC playoff race. The Raiders caused problems for the Chiefs’ talented offense all day, scoring two defensive touchdowns and holding quarterback Patrick Mahomes to his lowest yards per completion output of the season.
The countdown to Christmas and the Week 16 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs has officially begun for the Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders will be playing the Chiefs for the final time this season, this time in Arrowhead Stadium, one of the toughest stadiums to play on the road.
The Las Vegas Raiders are wrapping up their bye week, which gave them a chance to get healthy and prepare for the final five games of the season. The Raiders have seen improvements on defense this season, which has allowed them to remain competitive in almost all of their games.
By now, fans across the National Football League have gotten used to the exceptional middle linebacker play on the Las Vegas Raiders’ defense – when’s the last time that’s been a thing, Raider Nation?
Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 10 following his outstanding performance on Sunday night against the New York Jets.
A running back who averages 5.4 yards per carry for his career often goes overlooked in Miami, and he's far from the only AFC player who doesn't get enough shine.
The Las Vegas Raiders made sure to fill out their roster with both veterans and youthful talent. They also filled out their coaching staff with many former
The Las Vegas Raiders are continuing their preparations for their week 11 matchup against the Miami Dolphins this Sunday in sunny and humid Hard Rock Stadium.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have had an extremely weak inside linebacker room over the last several seasons. This includes players such as Myles Jack, first-round bust Devin Bush, and Robert Spillane.
The Las Vegas Raiders clinched their fifth victory of the 2023 season on Sunday night against the New York Jets with a fourth-quarter interception by linebacker Robert Spillane.
Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane played hero for his team on Sunday against the Jets. Spillane made the most of his heightened spotlight after the game.
The Las Vegas Raiders may not be that of the 60s,70s,80s, or even 90s when it comes to being the rebels of the league and playing hard-nosed football, but they have some guys on the team who embody that style on and off the field.
No one thought much of it when they did it, but the Las Vegas Raiders signing Robert Spillane this offseason may have been a steal. Against the Green Bay Packers, he had the game of his life and made the Raiders' history books.
The former Steelers defender may have never stood out as one of the best on the field, but it's hard to deny his love for the game.
Is Robert Spillane the answer to the Las Vegas Raiders‘ void at middle linebacker? We’ll surely find out this season as the Silver and Black have made it very apparent they’re giving the former Pittsburgh Steeler every opportunity to solve the conundrum in the middle.
The 2023 NFL Draft will be held in Kansas City from April 27-29 and the Steelers have been busier than usual in free agency under new general manager Omar Khan.
The Pittsburgh Steelers made a bit of a linebacker swap on the first two days of the legal tampering period. They lost Robert Spillane to the Las Vegas Raiders and signed Cole Holcomb from the Washington Commanders.
The Pittsburgh Steelers lost their second free agent of the offseason on Tuesday evening. The Las Vegas Raiders reportedly are signing linebacker Robert Spillane to a two-year contract worth 9 million dollars.
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Robert Spillane has been ruled out against the Cincinnati Bengals after suffering a knee injury in the first half. Spillane came off the bench to replace both Joe Schobert and Devin Bush in the first half.
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