Steelers sign veteran linebacker Elandon Roberts to practice squad

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 13 Oct, 00:02 · Archive

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed veteran inside linebacker Elandon Roberts to their practice squad, coach Mike McCarthy announced during his weekly news conference. Roberts, 32, is an 11-year NFL veteran who has appeared in 157 regular-season games with 121 starts for the New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, Steelers and Raiders. He holds two Super Bowl rings from his time with New England.

Roberts signed with the Steelers in August and made an immediate impact during training camp and preseason appearances, but did not survive final cuts and was not signed to the season-opening practice squad. He spent the 2023 and 2024 seasons as a starter for Pittsburgh before playing for the Las Vegas Raiders last season.

Defensive coordinator Patrick Graham praised Roberts' return, saying: 'He brings a physical presence. He's a guy who is going to come in every day and do his job.' The Steelers' starters at inside linebacker are Payton Wilson and Patrick Queen, with Cole Holcomb and Carson Bruener available as reserves.

How it is being reported

• Mike McCarthy explains why Pittsburgh Steelers signed fan favorite linebackerWhy did the Steelers bring back Elandon Roberts? Mike McCarthy says he's a natural-born winner.PennLive · 12 Oct, 21:22
• Steelers bringing back veteran inside linebacker Elandon RobertsVeteran inside linebacker Elandon Roberts is coming back to the Pittsburgh Steelers.TribLIVE · 12 Oct, 21:20
• Pittsburgh Steelers bring back hard-hitting, fan favorite linebackerThe Pittsburgh Steelers are hosting linebacker Elandon Roberts for a visit on Monday.PennLive · 12 Oct, 17:11

In this story: Pittsburgh Steelers · Elandon Roberts · Mike McCarthy · Patrick Graham · Las Vegas Raiders · New England Patriots

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