New England Patriots linebacker Elandon Roberts is speaking out after he says he was harassed by police in Texas.Roberts said he was stopped for speeding in Houston but wasn’t told of the offense until minutes after the stop. He was in his driveway at the time.The incident happened back in March.The sheriff called for backup, saying there was a "big black man" who "wouldn't comply,” but dash cam video shows Roberts following commands.In statement to USA Today, Roberts said he's not sharing his story for financial gain. He said his hope is "that these types of bias-based traffic stops can end and that, perhaps, other black drivers might see how to deescalate a threatening situation."

New England Patriots linebacker Elandon Roberts is speaking out after he says he was harassed by police in Texas.

Roberts said he was stopped for speeding in Houston but wasn’t told of the offense until minutes after the stop. He was in his driveway at the time.


The incident happened back in March.

The sheriff called for backup, saying there was a "big black man" who "wouldn't comply,” but dash cam video shows Roberts following commands.

In statement to USA Today, Roberts said he's not sharing his story for financial gain. He said his hope is "that these types of bias-based traffic stops can end and that, perhaps, other black drivers might see how to deescalate a threatening situation."