Patriots agreed to terms with LB Robert Spillane, formerly of the Raiders, on a three-year, $37.5 million contract.

Spillane is a standout linebacker and former UDFA from the 2018 class. The 29-year-old became a full-time starter with the Raiders after joining them in 2023, starting in 34 games over the last two years while racking up 306 tackles, 5.5 sacks, 17 tackles for loss, and five interceptions. Spillane should be a three-down linebacker with this kind of contract outlay in New England, leaving Jahlani Tavai and Ja’Whaun Bentley to either compete for one spot or be relegated to early-down duties.