Steelers Welcome Back Former Linebacker to Practice Squad

WHO:

steelers.com - The Pittsburgh Steelers signed linebacker Elandon Roberts to their practice squad.

Heavy NFL - Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy confirmed the signing of Elandon Roberts.

WHAT:

steelers.com - Elandon Roberts spent the 2025 season with the Las Vegas Raiders, starting 16 of 17 games and finishing with 90 tackles, including six for a loss.

steelers.com - During his two seasons with the Steelers, Roberts appeared in 33 games, starting 29, and recorded 147 tackles, 92 of which were solo stops, along with 15 tackles for a loss, three and a half sacks, two passes defensed, and one forced fumble.

steelers.com - In his 10 seasons, Roberts has played in 156 career games, starting 120, and has recorded 58 tackles for a loss, 34 quarterback hits, 14.5 sacks, 13 passes defensed, five forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and one interception.

WHERE:

steelers.com - Roberts was previously with the Las Vegas Raiders and has now returned to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

WHEN:

steelers.com - Elandon Roberts was signed by the Steelers during the 2026 preseason but was released during the final roster cutdown.

WHY:

steelers.com - The Steelers are looking to add depth to their roster after a recent win.

HOW:

Heavy NFL - Elandon Roberts returned to Pittsburgh for a visit after being released at the end of training camp.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed linebacker Elandon Roberts to their practice squad, as confirmed by head coach Mike McCarthy. Roberts, who spent the 2025 season with the Las Vegas Raiders, has an impressive track record, including 90 tackles last season and a total of 147 tackles during his previous two seasons with the Steelers. This move comes as the team seeks to bolster their roster depth following a recent victory.