Elandon Roberts

Career StatsB-

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		157	694	14.5	1
2025		17	90	0.0	0
2024		17	46	1.0	0
2023		16

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Performance versus salary tier earns Elandon Roberts a B+ Contract Value Index, with cap structure shaping the verdict. Roberts logged 90 tackles across 17 games in the 2025 season, delivering the kind of high-volume, downhill production that justifies his presence in a Raiders defense still assembling its foundational pieces during what has been a rebuilding phase. At $3.01M AAV on a one-year deal, Roberts sits squarely in the veteran depth linebacker market—cheap enough to be disposable, yet valuable enough that the organization appears committed to retaining him based on familiarity with the scheme and locker-room credibility. His B- performance grade and B- sentiment rating reflect the duality of his role: a reliable, hard-nosed tackler whose physicality and work ethic earn respect, but whose ceiling remains capped by his tier as a complementary rather than franchise-caliber piece. The recent sideline friction with a star pass-rusher introduces a marginal risk to organizational cohesion, though his reputation for veteran toughness and community engagement has largely insulated his personal brand from serious damage. At 32 years old with a decade of NFL experience, Roberts represents the safe, low-cost stability a rebuilding defense needs—one year at this price carries negligible cap risk and allows the Raiders flexibility to pivot if younger options emerge.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Elandon's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

Elandon Roberts remains a productive run-defense anchor for Las Vegas after a decade in the NFL. The 32-year-old veteran has logged 157 games and continues to serve as a reliable three-down linebacker despite modest performance swings in recent seasons. His B-minus grade reflects a player still capable of contributing meaningfully, though he's operating closer to the twilight of a solid if unspectacular career arc. Roberts's calling card this season is elite run-stopping productivity. He's recording 5.29 tackles per game—nearly 2.5 times the NFL average of 2.19—while posting 0.76 tackles for loss per contest, matching the elite threshold of 0.75. This elite-level run-defense output remains his signature strength and justifies his continued roster spot. Conversely, his pass coverage remains a liability, with just 0.06 pass deflections per game against an NFL average of 0.18, exposing a structural weakness in space. His 2024 season dip to a C grade suggests some physical decline, though the modest recovery to B-minus in 2025 indicates he can still anchor a run defense when healthy. Moving forward, Roberts faces the familiar challenge confronting veteran linebackers in their early thirties. The trajectory suggests diminishing returns, with inconsistent year-to-year performance already evident. Expect his role to remain limited to early-down run defense, with younger, more dynamic coverage linebackers handling three-down duties. How Las Vegas manages his snap count and whether age catches up with his tackling volume will determine his immediate value.

How Elandon Compares at the Position

Elandon Roberts ranks 74th of 339 graded linebackers by performance. That slots Elandon between Jonathan Greenard (B) just ahead and Anfernee Jennings (B-) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Elandon Roberts enters 2026 as a respected veteran presence in Las Vegas's linebacker room, benefiting from consistent positive framing around his leadership and institutional value. Media coverage emphasizes his 'quiet fire' and the Raiders' apparent commitment to retaining him, suggesting organizational confidence in his role as a stabilizing force. At 10 years into his career with modest statistical production (14.5 sacks, 5 forced fumbles), Roberts occupies a solid depth/rotational tier rather than a featured starter position, yet recent headlines reflect appreciation for his intangible contributions. The absence of any negative coverage—combined with mentions of in-house relationships and community engagement—indicates he maintains goodwill within the organization and fanbase. Overall perception leans modestly positive for a veteran backup, though he remains a complementary piece rather than a focal point of the Raiders' defensive identity heading into 2026.