With the Pittsburgh Steelers losing two inside linebackers to season-ending injuries in Cole Holcomb and Kwon Alexander, Elandon Roberts has had to step up. Roberts has taken on the main communications role with the green dot, and he played 100% of Pittsburgh’s snaps in its Week 11 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Outside linebacker T.J. Watt is impressed with what he’s seen out of Roberts, telling reporters today that he’s proven he’s not just a “thumper” at inside linebacker.
“He’s huge. Great communicator, guy that if he messes up he’s not gonna make the same mistake twice. That’s just a testament to a guy that’s been in the league a long time, played for some great coaches.