Steelers Bringing Back Hard-Hitting LB

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to bring in veteran linebacker Elandon Roberts with the intention of re-signing the 32-year-old, according to Steelers Now's Alan Saunders.

Roberts spent the end of training camp with the Steelers, rejoining the defense and defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, who coached him with the Las Vegas Raiders the year prior. He was the biggest surprise release of the final 53-man roster, being surpassed by Patrick Queen, Payton Wilson, Cole Holcomb and Carson Bruener in the final cuts.

Now, Roberts is set to return to the Steelers, where his presence is needed. Both Queen and Wilson have been under heavy criticism throughout the season for failing to be reliable inside linebacker options. Their struggles have shown the most in run support, which is where Roberts thrives.

It's unknown if Roberts will sign to the active roster or practice squad when he does ink a deal with the Steelers. Chances are, even if he does sign with the practice squad initially, the intention will be to bring him up to the active roster at some point.

Roberts is entering his 11th NFL season, starting 121 games and recording 694 tackles, 14.5 sacks and 60 tackles for loss.