Key defensive trio reunites for the Patriots' wild-card matchup against Los Angeles Chargers, bringing reinforcements to a unit that has played five weeks without its full complement of stars

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Robert Spillane is ready to go. After returning to the practice field for the first time in weeks last Friday, New England’s top linebacker was back to work with the team on Wednesday in their first practice of wild card week. Spillane, who did not play in team’s last four games with an ankle/foot injury, was always targeting a return for Sunday.

New England Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane says he's ready to go for the team's Wild Card matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers.

On Friday, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel announced the injury status for several players. Missing from that group of names was linebacker Robert Spillane, who is set to play for the first time since Week 13 this Wild Card Weekend.

Spillane has been a key member of the Patriots' defense all season. He is still the team's leading tackler with 97 tackles, one sack, two interceptions, a forced fumble and five passes defensed. He has been one of the do-everything players for the team since signing in free agency.