Elandon Roberts is officially back in Pittsburgh, re-signing with the Steelers right after their big win over the Indianapolis Colts. This is a guy who was signed in the middle of the preseason and put up quality performances against the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills to close out exhibition play. Everyone expected him to be a lock for the roster, which made his cut one of the biggest surprises around the league. After five weeks of being unsigned, he’s back, and the dude says he holds no ill will towards the Steelers for cutting him loose.
“It’s a Business at the End of the Day”
Roberts didn’t mince words about his return, telling Brooke Pryor, “I wouldn’t have came back if I was uncomfortable.” That’s a pretty clear statement, right? He knows people probably “feel a way” about it, but Roberts is keeping it real, saying, “It’s a business at the end of the day.” What makes it even wilder is his explanation for why everything happened the way it did. He said he “kind of went through something personal that I would’ve had to step away from the team for anyway to take care of that. So that’s why I say everything happened for a reason, and I’m always trying to be the best version of myself.” Talk about a twist in the story.
Roberts Joins a Group That Needs a Bump
So why bring him back? Well, the Steelers’ linebacking group could definitely use a boost. Pittsburgh ranks in the top 10 for missed tackles, which is not exactly where you want to be. They do rank near the top of the league in stuffed runs, which is solid, but adding a “tried-and-true run stuffer” like Roberts is never a bad move. He clearly fills a need for them, giving that defense a veteran presence who knows how to get the job done.
This move comes as the Steelers have been navigating some interesting waters. Head Coach Mike Tomlin actually admitted to taking play-calling duties away from coordinators. On the offensive side, Jaylen Warren was just named Week 5 AFC Offensive Player of the Week, and Pat Freiermuth is out here saying they’ve got the best tight end duo in the entire league. The offensive line needs to keep its strong play going, too. With all that going on, bringing back Roberts could add some much-needed stability to a defense that’s trying to gain respect in the Week 6 power rankings roundup. We’ll see how this second act for Roberts plays out in Pittsburgh.
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Originally reported by Behind the Steel Curtain.
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