Steelers Extend Keeanu Benton on 4-Year, $72 Million Deal
The 2023 second-round pick becomes the highest-paid defensive lineman in franchise history after a career-high 5.5-sack season, joining a wave of extensions for Pittsburgh's 2023 draft class.
The Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to a four-year, $72 million extension with defensive lineman Keeanu Benton, sources told ESPN, making him the highest-paid defensive lineman in franchise history at roughly $18 million per year.
What's his background?
Benton was one of Pittsburgh's two second-round picks in the 2023 draft. He posted career highs of 5.5 sacks and 51 tackles last season, establishing himself as a key piece of the Steelers' defensive front.
How does this fit into Pittsburgh's roster building?
Benton's extension is part of a broader push to lock up the Steelers' 2023 draft class, which also includes outside linebacker Nick Herbig and tight end Darnell Washington, both extended this offseason.
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- ESPN: Steelers' Keeanu Benton agrees to 4-year, $72M extension, sources say
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