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Steelers pick up former Patriots LB Ja'Whaun Bentley ahead of trip to Foxborough - The Boston Globe After signing Jabrill Peppers earlier this month, the Steelers are bringing Bentley on board.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Gets opportunity with Pittsburgh The Steelers signed Bentley to the practice squad Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Bentley was limited to just two regular-season games for the Patriots in 2024 due to a pectoral injury, and he was cut by New England in late March with a failed physical designation. He appears to be fully healthy, and his addition to the Steelers is good timing for a defense that is dealing with injuries to Derrick Harmon (knee), Alex Highsmith (ankle) and Isaiahh Loudermilk (ankle). Given the Steelers' injuries on defense, Bentley is a candidate to be elevated to the active roster for Pittsburgh's Week 3 clash against his former team, the Patriots, on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cut with injury designation The Patriots released Bentley (pectoral) on Friday with a failed physical designation, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Bentley stated mid-March that he has received full medical clearance after missing most of the 2024 campaign due to a pectoral tear suffered Week 2, but being released with a failed physical designation is an indication that the veteran linebacker isn't back to full health yet. Now a free agent, Bentley may have to wait until he's able to demonstrate a readiness to return to on-field activities before finding his next landing spot.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Being let go by New England Bentley (pectoral) announced Friday via his personal social media that he is being released by the Patriots.

Impact Bentley missed all but the first two games of the 2024 campaign due to a torn left pectoral muscle, though per Mike Reiss of ESPN, the veteran linebacker announced mid-March at a season-ticket member event that he has received full clearance. In three straight seasons from 2021-23, Bentley surpassed 100 total tackles and held down a consistent starting role for the Patriots. The 28-year-old will now work to find a new opportunity elsewhere in the league, ideally in a defensive scheme that can utilize his abilities as a run-stuffer.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Injuries derail 2024 campaign Bentley (pectoral) recorded 12 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, over two games in 2024.

Impact The veteran linebacker from Purdue appeared in just two games this season, missing nearly all of the Patriots' 2024 campaign after sustaining a pectoral injury early into the team's Week 2 loss to the Seahawks. Bentley signed a two-year, $13.5 million extension to stay in New England last offseason, so he's expected to remain with the team in 2025. The 28-year-old has been extremely impactful when on the field, posting 114, 125, and 109 total tackles while missing just two regular-season games from 2021 to 2023. Bentley is expected to return to his starting inside linebacker spot and likely lead New England's defense in stops again in 2025.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 2, 2024 • Associated Press

Officially placed on IR Bentley (pectoral) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact Bentley is in danger of missing the rest of the Patriots' 2024 campaign after sustaining a pectoral injury during the team's Week 2 loss to the Seahawks, so this move to IR comes as no surprise. The 28-year-old will now be forced to miss at least the next four games, with his earliest possible return coming in Week 8 when the Patriots play the Jets. Expect Raekwon McMillan to serve as one of New England's top inside linebackers while Bentley recovers.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • Associated Press

IR stint coming Bentley (pectoral) will be placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bentley's injury details have been a bit of a mystery, with reports over a week ago stating he'd likely be out for the remainder of the season with a torn pectoral muscle after initial reports suggested he may miss no time at all. A move to IR would at least confirm he'll miss the team's next four games but still won't confirm whether or not he'll be out for the season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Bentley (shoulder) has officially been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Jets.

Impact Bentley's status for Thursday's game against the Jets was expected, with reports suggesting he may miss the remainder of the 2024 campaign. While he is out, Raekwon McMillan is expected to fill in at inside linebacker.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • Associated Press

May miss rest of season Bentley (shoulder) may be in danger of missing the rest of the season due to a torn pectoral, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Bentley left in the first half of Sunday's overtime loss to the Seahawks due to a left shoulder injury and was ruled out after halftime. Earlier Monday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reported that the Patriots were optimistic about Bentley suiting up Thursday at the Jets, but the tide seemingly has turned since then. First, Bentley was listed as a non-participant on New England's first Week 3 injury report, which was an estimate because the team didn't practice Monday. Following Rapoport's report, Bentley now may be unavailable for the rest of the campaign. Coach Jerod Mayo and/or the Pats likely will provide clarity regarding Bentley's health in the near future.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP on estimae Bentley (shoulder) was estimated as a non-participant on Monday's practice report.

Impact Bentley exited Sunday's loss to the Seahawks with the injury and was unable to return. According to a previous report by Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com, the Patriots are optimistic the veteran linebacker will be ready to suit up Thursday, so his estimated DNP on Monday may not be worth reading into. It's likely Bentley will be a game-time decision against the Jets.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could play Thursday night The Patriots are optimistic that Bentley (shoulder) will play in Thursday night's contest against the Jets, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Bentley sustained a shoulder injury during the first quarter of the Patriots' Week 2 loss and didn't return. However, it now appears that the 28-year-old's injury isn't serious, and he could very well play Thursday night. Bentley's return would be significant for the Patriots' divisional matchup with the Jets in Week 3, as he racked up 12 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, during New England's Week 1 upset over the Bengals.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return Bentley (shoulder) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Bentley exited in the first quarter and will not return as the second half gets underway. The Purdue product's exit will continue to lead to increased opportunities for Jahlani Tavai.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with shoulder injury Bentley is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Seahawks due to a left shoulder injury.

Impact Bentley sustained the injury late in the first quarter, and trainers were checking out his left shoulder on the sideline. Raekwon McMillan will see increased work at inside linebacker alongside Jahlani Tavai while Bentley is sidelined.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pats' leading tackler Sunday Bentley recorded 12 tackles (seven solo), including 0.5 sacks, during Sunday's 16-10 win at Cincinnati.

Impact Bentley picked up where he left off at the end of last year in Week 1, racking up tackles at a breakneck pace. He's one of the most important pieces of a Patriots defense that looked very strong in its season debut, and he projects as a solid IDP option for the rest of 2024.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pats' leading tackler Sunday Bentley recorded 12 tackles (seven solo), including 0.5 sacks, during Sunday's 16-10 win at Cincinnati.

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Eight stops in loss Bentley recorded eight tackles (one solo) in Sunday's 6-0 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Bentley was an active man in Week 13, finishing tied for the team lead with eight stops. The linebacker has compiled 24 tackles, including three sacks, while also forcing a fumble over the last three games he's played in.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Bentley (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact The 27-year-old linebacker is in jeopardy of missing his second game in a row after logging a week of limited practice sessions, as he continues to nurse a hamstring issue. Bentley has been an integral part of New England's defense this season, starting nine games and recording 68 total tackles, including five tackles for loss and three sacks. If he's unable to suit up Sunday, Mack Wilson will likely get the start at inside linebacker.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to suit up Sunday Bentley (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Impact Bentley was limited at practice the entire week, putting him in jeopardy of missing his first game of the season in Week 10. If he can't go Sunday, Mack Wilson could see more work at linebacker in Germany.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Week 8 Bentley (hamstring) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Zack Cox of NESN reports.

Impact Mack Wilson has filled in for Bentley at linebacker with the latter off the field. His injury will be worth monitoring to assess his status for Week 9 against the Commanders.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game Sunday Bentley (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the Dolphins.

Impact Bentley was already up to six tackles (four solo) on the game before leaving with a hamstring injury. Mack Wilson has replaced Bentley at linebacker and will see an increased workload on defense for as long as Bentley is not on the field.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records nine tackles in win Bentley recorded nine tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 29-25 win over the Bills.

Impact Bentley also broke up one pass in coverage. Through seven starts, Bentley has recorded 49 tackles (21 solo), three pass breakups, five QB hits and one sack. He's been in on 95 percent of the defensive snaps for New England.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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