DAVIE, Florida – Miami Dolphins linebacker Elandon Roberts suffered a “significant” knee injury in Saturday’s victory over the Las Vegas Raiders and will not play on Sunday against Buffalo Bills, said coach Brian Flores.
Roberts must also miss out on all Dolphins postseason games.
Roberts, who started 11 games this season, has been an important leader and a major player for the NFL’s No. 1 scoring defense.
The Dolphins will likely rely on Sam Eguavoen and Kamu Grugier-Hill to take on bigger roles in Roberts’ absence.
Roberts signed a one-year, $ 2 million contract with the Dolphins in March and surpassed him. He may be a candidate to be reinstated in 2021, although he is likely to face long rehabilitation.
Miami should also be without receiver / returner Jakeem Grant on Sunday against the Bills, after he suffered ankle and knee injuries against the Raiders.