The Steelers release Elandon Roberts ahead of Sunday’s deadline for NFL roster cuts - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh supporters will notice the Steelers head into the last preseason week with a depleted linebacker corps, a shift that could alter defensive matchups once the regular season starts. Online forums have already sparked debate about the impact on pass‑rush schemes. The organization moved to satisfy the league‑mandated deadline and to carve out salary‑cap relief.

By releasing veteran linebackers—including Elandon Roberts and the players highlighted by TribLIVE.com and Behind the Steel Curtain—the Steelers free roughly $4 million, a figure cited by Sports Illustrated, creating room to retain younger talent and adjust the 53‑man roster. Yahoo Sports framed the decision as the most obvious cut of the preseason, reflecting a broader strategy of trimming veteran contracts. Coverage from the Pittsburgh Post‑Gazette confirmed Roberts’ cut, while Sports Illustrated emphasized the cap benefit.

TribLIVE.com and Behind the Steel Curtain reported the simultaneous departure of defensive veterans Malik Harrison and another linebacker, underscoring a broader defensive overhaul. The exact identities of any additional released players beyond those reported remain unconfirmed. The next step for Pittsburgh will be how the cleared cap is applied—whether toward free‑agent signings, draft contracts, or additional depth—an issue still open.