Raiders Under Contract: LB Robert Spillane

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker and team captain Robert Spillane signed a two-year, $7-million contract last offseason.

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 contract last March. He would go on to prove he was worth much more than that.

Spillane turned in a career season, leading the Raiders with 148 combined tackles. The closest to him was Raiders linebacker Divine Deablo, who finished with 106. Spillane's tackles ranked him 10th in the league in the category.

The veteran linebacker also posted seven tackles for losses, 3.5 sacks, four passes defensed and three interceptions while starting in all 17 games. He previously made only 16 starts in his first five seasons.

Spillane was named one of nine team captains for the Silver and Black for the 2023-24 season. The others were quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, wide receiver Davante Adams, edge rusher Maxx Crosby, running back Josh Jacobs, safety Marcus Epps, offensive tackle Kolton Miller, punter AJ Cole and kicker Daniel Carlson.

Las Vegas Raiders linebacker and team captain Robert Spillane signed a two-year, $7-million contract last offseason / © Gary A. Vasquez | 2023 Nov 12

The Raiders had a mission to upgrade their defense last season, and they did so through several free-agent signings. 

Spillane proved to be the most valuable, and if Las Vegas wants to continue its success on defense in the coming years, keeping him on the roster seems to be an obvious choice.

Whatever the future holds for Spillane, who has one more season until he becomes a free agent again, it's bound to include a hefty paycheck. While the 28-year-old linebacker heads into his seventh NFL season, he's showing signs of being a potential Pro Bowl player.

From February 27 to March 4, 2024, the NFL Scouting Combine will be held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind.

The NFL Draft will be held in Detroit, Mich., on April 25-27, 2024. The Las Vegas Raiders currently hold the No. 13 overall pick.

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