After appearing in 8 games at offensive tackle for the Giants in his rookie year, Roberts missed the entire 1985 season due to injury before establishing himself as a regular starter for the Giants in 1987.
Roberts started his professional football career after appearing in 8 games on the left side of the line for the Giants in his first year, but he was unable to play in the entire 1985 season because of an injury. He eventually became a key player for the Giants in 1987.