The Pittsburgh Steelers were hit hard at the inside linebacker position this year. It could have been worse if not for the efforts of Elandon Roberts, who has played through injury for most of the second half of the season.
Taking on an increased role following season-ending injuries to Cole Holcomb and Kwon Alexander, Roberts became the Steelers’ every-down linebacker. He played through a groin injury just weeks ago. Though he finally sat out a game last week with a pectoral injury, he was back in the lineup on Saturday night battling it out in somewhat of a surprise.