Patriots Captain Shares Positive Injury Update
New England Patriots captain Robert Spillane provided a positive update on his recovery from an ankle injury that caused him to miss four regular-season games. He returned for the playoffs but was not at full strength and has been participating in optional team workouts. Spillane expressed pride in his teammates for stepping up during his absence and emphasized his ongoing rehabilitation without the need for surgery.
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