Steelers agree four-year extension with defensive tackle Keeanu Benton
Pittsburgh has locked up Keeanu Benton on a four-year deal worth $72 million, according to reports.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed a four-year contract extension with defensive tackle Keeanu Benton worth $72 million, according to reports on Friday night. The deal keeps one of the team’s key defensive linemen under contract for the long term.
ESPN, citing NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, reported the agreement after the sides reached terms. The extension would make Benton the highest-paid defensive lineman in Steelers history.
Benton has become an important part of Pittsburgh’s front since joining the team, and the new contract reflects the club’s commitment to keeping its defensive core intact. The reported agreement comes as teams continue to secure major players before the season.
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