# Robert Spillane reaction to Tom Brady comments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/robert-spillane-reaction-to-tom-brady-comments
> Updated: 2026-08-22T22:30:56.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

New England Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane expressed disappointment regarding former quarterback Tom Brady’s comments made prior to Super Bowl LX. Brady had stated, “I don’t have a dog in the fight,” when asked which team he was rooting for in the matchup between the Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks.

Speaking on WEEI, Spillane noted the remark “irritated” him and made him “feel sad” for Brady, citing the former player’s 20-year history with the franchise and the community. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel addressed the situation by noting that Brady has moved on to the Las Vegas Raiders.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: Tom Brady faces criticism from Robert Spillane amid family updates

Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane criticized Tom Brady’s past lack of franchise loyalty, while Brady celebrated his son Jack’s 19th birthday and athletic talents on social media.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tom-brady-faces-criticism-from-robert-spillane-amid-family-updates

### 2026-08-21: Robert Spillane reacts to Tom Brady’s Super Bowl remark

Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane expressed irritation and sadness over Tom Brady’s pre-Super Bowl LX remark that he had “no dog in the fight” regarding the Patriots vs. Seahawks matchup.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/robert-spillane-reacts-to-tom-bradys-super-bowl-remark

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