The Pittsburgh Steelers bolstered their linebackers corps with the signing of Elandon Roberts this week. A former starter for the Steelers from 2023-24, the addition could potentially cut into any linebacker’s playing time.
But that didn’t appear to be on Patrick Queen’s mind when he spoke to reporters Saturday. Instead, the starting Steelers inside linebacker raved about Roberts coming back to Pittsburgh.
“It’s a boost,” Queen said, via Steelers Now’s Brendan Howe. “Any time you can get a guy of that caliber, it’s always going to be a boost. He’s a great dude. He’s a great leader, and a great teammate. So we’re glad to have him.”
Roberts is back in Pittsburgh after spending a year with the Las Vegas Raiders. Ironically, he played for new Steelers defensive coordinator Patrick Graham in his campaign with the Raiders.
From 2023-24, Roberts posted 147 combined tackles, including 24 for loss. He also had 12 quarterback hits, seven sacks, four pass defenses, three forced fumbles and one interception in 47 games.
Roberts started 43 of them.
“It’s different playing for the Steelers,” Roberts said speaking to reporters for the first time after his return. “I wanted to be back with them.”
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