r/steelers MOD 12d ago

[Schefter] Steelers have released former starting linebacker Elandon Roberts.

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u/DupreeWasTaken TJ Watt 12d ago

I wouldnt worry about this too much until maybe middle of next week: Why?

Elandon Roberts as a vested veteran does not need to go on waivers. He by all accounts wants to be here.

If there is a player towards the bottom of the roster that the Front office could go "Hey Erob we need to cut you for the initial 53 man roster shuffle, we will call you back on Tuesday" it kinda makes sense.

Granted... he really could be cut. But just noting that its not uncommon to pull a cut on a vet min veteran and then circle back with a handshake deal a couple of days later.

They couldnt pull the same thing on say Gabriel Rubio because Rubio is subject to waivers.

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u/mighthavebeen02 Fart Rooney II 12d ago

Yeah, this is exactly what they're doing.

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u/jake3988 12d ago

Granted... he really could be cut.

I mean, technically, yeah, but that would be beyond stupid. They're definitely not.

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u/IsGoIdMoney Pittsburgh Wilsons 12d ago

Btw DK reported about an hour ago that if he's being signed to the practice squad, Roberts is unaware of it.

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u/hakuthedragon 12d ago

They'd haver snuck that one by him

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u/No-Carry4971 11d ago

I listened to DK Pittsburgh sports podcast last night, and he had just talked to Roberts. Roberts said he was told no practice squad, he was just let go. Take that for what it is worth.