Elandon Roberts rejoins Steelers on one-year contract
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 8:38 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Linebacker Elandon Roberts is set to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers on a one-year deal, sources confirm. The 32-year-old veteran previously played for the Steelers in 2023 and 2024, before spending time with the Las Vegas Raiders. Roberts was drafted by the New England Patriots in 2016 and has accumulated 694 tackles and 14.5 sacks over his career. The Steelers continue to bolster their defense ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Roberts played for the Steelers in 2023 and 2024.
- •He previously played for the Raiders under current Steelers coordinator Patrick Graham.
- •Roberts has a total of 694 tackles and 14.5 sacks in his career.
- 8:38 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers reunite with linebacker Elandon Roberts, signing the veteran to a 1-year deal
- 4:03 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers bring back fan-favorite LB, reuniting him with Patrick Graham
- 3:45 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-Patriots Super Bowl Champion Lands 1-Year Deal With Former Team
- 1:48 AMESPN — Source: Roberts back with Steelers on 1-year deal
- 12:43 AMYahoo Sports — LB Elandon Roberts returning to Pittsburgh on a one-year deal
"A familiar face from the New England Patriots’ final championship years has found his next NFL home.Former Patriots linebacker Elandon Roberts agreed to a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Aug. 12, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The move sends Roberts back to Pittsburgh after he spent the 2025 season with the Las Vegas Raiders. […] The post Ex-Patriots Super Bowl Champion Lands 1-Year Deal With Former Team appeared first on HEAVY.
"Elandon Roberts is back in Pittsburgh. The Steelers signed the veteran linebacker to a one-year deal on Thursday, reuniting him with the club he spent two seasons with in 2023 and 2024. The 32-year-old Roberts had been a free agent after playing for the Las Vegas Raiders last season.
"After a brief two-year stint with the Las Vegas Raiders, Elandon Roberts has returned to the Pittsburgh Steelers, signing a one-year deal.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 8:38 PMSteelers reunite with linebacker Elandon Roberts, signing the veteran to a 1-year deal
Elandon Roberts is back in Pittsburgh. The Steelers signed the veteran linebacker to a one-year deal on Thursday, reuniting him with the club he spent two seasons with in 2023 and 2024. The 32-year-old Roberts had been a free agent after playing for the Las Vegas Raiders last season.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 4:03 AMSteelers bring back fan-favorite LB, reuniting him with Patrick Graham
After a brief two-year stint with the Las Vegas Raiders, Elandon Roberts has returned to the Pittsburgh Steelers, signing a one-year deal.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 3:45 AMEx-Patriots Super Bowl Champion Lands 1-Year Deal With Former Team
A familiar face from the New England Patriots’ final championship years has found his next NFL home.Former Patriots linebacker Elandon Roberts agreed to a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Aug. 12, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The move sends Roberts back to Pittsburgh after he spent the 2025 season with the Las Vegas Raiders. […] The post Ex-Patriots Super Bowl Champion Lands 1-Year Deal With Former Team appeared first on HEAVY.
- ESPNAug 13, 2026, 1:48 AMSource: Roberts back with Steelers on 1-year deal
Linebacker Elandon Roberts is returning to the Steelers on a one-year deal, a source told ESPN.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 12:43 AMLB Elandon Roberts returning to Pittsburgh on a one-year deal
Free agent linebacker Elandon Roberts is returning to Pittsburgh.
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