Steelers sign linebacker Elandon Roberts to one-year contract

The Pittsburgh Steelers have signed linebacker Elandon Roberts to a one-year contract as of August 13, 2026. Roberts, who previously played for the Steelers in the 2023 and 2024 seasons, is expected to reinforce the inside linebacker position alongside Patrick Queen and Payton Wilson. He was a strong performer during his earlier tenure, recording 147 tackles in 33 games for Pittsburgh. After a year with the Las Vegas Raiders, where he tallied 90 tackles, Roberts rejoins the Steelers under defensive coordinator Patrick Graham's system. Pittsburgh's preseason game against the Green Bay Packers starts at Acrisure Stadium at 7 p.m. on the same day.

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