"Both Harold Landry III and Robert Spillane have dealt with injuries throughout the regular season and have missed a total of six games between them. They were mainly limited, if even active, during their playoff run, so questions were abundant about their availability for the Championship game. But those are now answered with the final injury report of the season, as the Patriots do not have either linebacker listed as inactive for the game."
"Landry and Spillane were signed to the Patriots' roster in free agency for specific purposes, with Landry immediately becoming the go-to pass rusher on the defensive line. He was on fire to start the season and looked well on his way to having a career year, but injuries stripped that chance. He has been mostly held out of games over the past month, reportedly on a snap count in the playoffs to ensure he would be ready to go if they made the Super Bowl."
The New England Patriots were uncertain whether two key defensive starters, Harold Landry III and Robert Spillane, would be available to face the Seattle Seahawks. Both players missed games during the regular season and were limited in the playoffs, combining for six missed regular-season games. The final injury report lists neither linebacker as inactive for the game, confirming their availability. Landry, signed as the primary pass rusher, began the season strongly but was limited by injuries and placed on a playoff snap count to preserve him. Spillane missed more regular-season games and was handled cautiously. Their presence strengthens a previously overlooked Patriots defense.
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