PITTSBURGH, PA — The Pittsburgh Steelers do not expect Elandon Roberts to participate against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 17. Despite initial concerns that the team might be without its leading inside linebacker for the rest of the season, the 29-year-old is expected to return to the field sooner rather than later.
“You know me, don’t count me out,” Roberts said to All Steelers, smirking.
Myles Jack is the Steelers’ starting quarterback, alongside Mykal Walker, with Blake Martinez and Mark Robinson on the bench. They recently signed Jaylon Smith to their practice squad and are hoping he can help them on defence in these last two games.
“I’ve done this all before,” Smith said. “I’ve played on 48 hours notice, I’ve come in on a Thursday and started on Sunday. For me, it’s about getting here, getting around the guys, understanding the chemistry, and understanding what we want to do and achieve. Then, it’s about getting the playbook down. I know what I can do on the field.”
Getting Roberts back in Week 18 could be massive for the Steelers. Currently, the team’s playoff hopes are dim but alive, and Week 17 will make a significant impact on how close they are to earning a wildcard spot in the regular season finale.
A win against the Seahawks could push Roberts back on the field against the Baltimore Ravens, giving the Steelers their defensive communication leader back in crunch time.
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