Steelers Bring Back Linebacker Elandon Roberts on One-Year Deal
The 32-year-old returns to Pittsburgh for a third stint, reuniting with defensive coordinator Patrick Graham after a season together in Las Vegas.
The Pittsburgh Steelers re-signed linebacker Elandon Roberts to a one-year deal on Wednesday, bringing the 32-year-old back for a third stint with the team.
What's his history with Pittsburgh?
Roberts played for the Steelers from 2023 to 2024, recording 101 tackles in 2023 before seeing a reduced role in 2024 with 46 tackles, five for loss, one sack and one forced fumble across 44% of defensive snaps.
Where was he last season?
Roberts spent 2025 with the Las Vegas Raiders, starting 16 of 17 games and recording 90 tackles and 16 run stuffs. The move reunites him with Steelers defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, who coached him in Las Vegas last year.
What's his role in Pittsburgh?
Roberts projects as depth and a run-stopping presence at inside linebacker alongside Patrick Queen and Payton Wilson. Across 10 NFL seasons, he has 694 tackles, 14.5 sacks and five forced fumbles in 157 games.
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- ESPN: Steelers bring back veteran LB Roberts on one-year deal
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