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Elandon Roberts, Las Vegas Raiders, OLB - Fantasy Football News, Stats - CBS Sports

PUBLISHED Aug 13, 2026, 2:56 AM ET

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The Las Vegas Raiders signed veteran unrestricted free-agent linebacker Elandon Roberts to a one-year, $3 million contract during free agency to bolster their defensive front. Negotiated by agent Drew Rosenhaus and reported by ESPN, the transaction addresses critical depth needs following the departure of former starting linebacker Robert Spillane. Roberts, 30, arrives with nine years of NFL experience, including two Super Bowl championships with New England, along with stints in Miami and Pittsburgh. During the previous regular season, he appeared in all 17 games for the Pittsburgh Steelers, recording 46 total tackles, one sack, and a forced fumble while logging a 44 percent defensive snap share as a run-stopping specialist. The contract provides Las Vegas with a cost-effective, proven middle-field communicator and early-down anchor as the franchise reorganizes its linebacking core under defensive coordinator Patrick Graham.

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Timeline of Events

On 2016-04-30 New England Patriots drafted linebacker Elandon Roberts in sixth round.
On 2017-02-05 Elandon Roberts won Super Bowl LI with the New England Patriots.
On 2019-02-03 Elandon Roberts won Super Bowl LIII with the New England Patriots.
On 2020-03-24 Miami Dolphins signed unrestricted free-agent linebacker Elandon Roberts to contract.
On 2023-03-16 Pittsburgh Steelers signed veteran linebacker Elandon Roberts to two-year contract.
On 2025-01-05 Elandon Roberts completed final regular season game with Pittsburgh Steelers.
On 2025-03-10 (22:00 EDT) ESPN reported Las Vegas Raiders agreed with linebacker Elandon Roberts.
On 2025-03-11 Las Vegas Raiders officially announced signing linebacker Elandon Roberts to contract.
On 2025-06-19 Elandon Roberts reported leading Raiders minicamp wearing green dot helmet.
On 2025-09-07 Elandon Roberts expected to make Raiders regular season defensive debut.

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Las Vegas Raiders signed veteran linebacker Elandon Roberts for $3M.
Roberts provides cost-effective defensive leadership and early-down run defense.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive unit, coaching staff, and fanbase impacted.
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