Steelers bring back ex-linebacker on practice squad

The Pittsburgh Steelers have re-signed former linebacker Elandon Roberts to their practice squad, according to Tom Pelissero. The 32-year-old veteran will provide the team with an experienced option at inside linebacker. Roberts, who played for the Steelers in 2023 and 2024, returned to the team during the summer training camp but was subsequently released when the initial 53-man roster was finalized.

Previous to his stint with the Raiders, Roberts played for Pittsburgh in both 2023 and 2024, recording 101 tackles in his first season and starting 16 games in 2024. Coach Mike McCarthy praised Roberts' performance in training camp, stating that the team is looking to bolster its roster. The practice-squad designation means that Roberts is not automatically returning to the active roster or taking a starting job, but rather, he offers the Steelers a valuable veteran to evaluate and potentially promote when the situation calls for it.