Linebacker Robert Spillane will face his old team on Sunday when the New England Patriots host the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1.

Spillane isn’t the only player entering Sunday’s matchup against his former squad.

In the wake of five-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Amari Cooper’s shocking retirement , the Raiders signed former Patriots wideout Phillip Dorsett to their practice squad on Friday. Unlike Spillane, Dorsett is unlikely to see the field on Sunday, barring an unexpected (and quick) promotion to the active roster.

“ #RAIDERS ROSTER MOVES: – Signed WR Justin Shorter to the active roster – Signed WR Phillip Dorsett to the practice squad – Placed WR Amari Cooper on the Reserve/Retired list,” the Raiders media relations department posted on X.

Dorsett spent the first two seasons of

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