Robert Spillane was one of the Las Vegas Raiders’ initial free agents when the signing period opened back on March 15. And after the veteran linebacker’s season-opening performance, it’s easy to see why the Silver & Black made making him a Raider an early priority.
The 27-year-old Western Michigan product didn’t come off the field and was the only Raiders linebacker to play in all 64 of Las Vegas’ defensive snaps in the team’s 17-16 Week 1 win over the host Denver Broncos this past Sunday. Playing in 100 percent of the defensive snaps showcases just how vital he is to the Raiders defense and the high expectations the team placed upon him.