Keeanu Benton - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Tops 50 tackles in 2025 Benton generated 51 tackles (25 solo), including 5.5 sacks, along with a pass defense and a forced fumble while appearing in all 17 regular-season games in 2025.

Impact Benton's production over his first two professional seasons in 2023 and 2024 was incredibly consistent, as he recorded exactly 36 tackles (16 solo), including one sack, during each of his first two years in the NFL. However, he took a sizable step forward in 2025, setting career-best marks in tackles and sacks. The 2023 second-rounder has yet to miss a game in his career and will attempt to build upon his momentum during the final year of his rookie contract in 2026.

18 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Keeanu Benton Media Availability (Jan. 5) Keeanu Benton spoke to the media Monday, January 5 after the Steelers Week 18 win against the Ravens

JANUARY 5 • STEELERS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Sack Keeanu Benton DT Keeanu Benton wraps up Lions QB Jared Goff for 8-yard sack

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • STEELERS.COM

Set to suit up Week 15 Benton (ankle) has been cleared of an injury designation for Monday's tilt against the Dolphins.

Impact Benton was limited in practice Friday due to an ankle issue, but he was able to return to full participation Saturday. That clears the way for him to take the field against Miami on Monday Night Football. Benton has yet to miss a regular-season game in his three-year NFL career.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Downgrades to limited Friday Benton (ankle) was a limited participant in Friday's practice, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Benton logged a full practice Thursday, so a drop in participation Friday means the nose tackle likely suffered a setback with his ankle injury. The 24-year-old will have one more opportunity to return to full participation in hopes of avoiding an injury designation for Monday night's game against the Dolphins.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 2, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Mike Tomlin on Steelers Identity at 6-6: 'I don't like it'

Three stops in Week 11 victory Benton posted three tackles (one solo) during the Steelers' 34-12 win over the Bengals on Sunday.

Impact Benton played a season-low 39 defensive snaps Sunday, but that may have been in part due to the Steelers' large lead late in the fourth quarter. The third-year defensive tackle is up to 29 tackles (14 solo), including 4.5 sacks, through 10 regular-season games.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers officially have a massive Keeanu Benton problem While enjoying a breakout year, the Pittsburgh Steelers are now treading difficult waters with Keeanu Benton moving forward.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Logs sack in loss Benton logged seven tackles (three solo) in Pittsburgh's loss to the Chargers on Sunday.

Impact Benton recorded one of the Steelers' four sacks of Justin Herbert during the loss. After getting off to a slow start this season, the 2023 second-round pick has been more productive as of late, logging 17 tackles (10 solo), including 3.0 sacks, across his last four appearances.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: Sack Keeanu Benton DT Keeanu Benton wraps up Chargers QB Justin Herbert for 7-yard sack

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • STEELERS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Sack Keeanu Benton DT Keeanu Benton wins his one-on-one pass rush and proceeds to drop Colts QB Daniel Jones for a 6-yard sack

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • STEELERS.COM

Mike Tomlin just learned what Steelers fans already knew about Keeanu Benton Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin just learned how valuable Keeanu Benton can be to his defense after a massive Week 4 performance.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Steelers are wasting a promising defender with baffling role The Pittsburgh Steelers' baffling decision to peg Keeanu Benton as a nose tackle makes no sense, and the misuse continues to stunt his devel...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • STILLCURTAIN.COM

Aaron Rodgers sends a message to those skeptical about what he might have left: R-E-L-A-X

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

After makeover of run D, Steelers face early test in Jets As one of the players most counted on to stop opponents’ rushing attacks, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton takes it person...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Steelers captain Cam Heyward taking wait-and-see approach to playing as contract issue lingers

Cam Heyward's 15th NFL season with the Pittsburgh Steelers begins Sunday against the New York Jets

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Back to full health Benton (upper body) wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report.

Impact The third-year defensive lineman dealt with an upper-body issue late last month, but Benton appears to be past it and should be good to go for Sunday's Week 1 opener against the Jets. Benton appeared in all 17 regular-season games last season, making 14 starts, and logged 36 tackles (16 solo), including 1.0 sacks, six pass breakups, including one interception, and one fumble recovery.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with upper-body issue Benton is dealing with an upper-body injury, placing some doubt on his availability for Week 1, Chris Halicke of DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.

Impact Benton appears to have picked up an upper-body injury during Thursday's 19-10 preseason win over the Panthers. He played nine defensive snaps in the contest, failing to record any stats. Rookie Derrick Harmon (knee) also suffered an injury in the game, so the Steelers could be without two interior defensive lineman in their regular-season opener Sept. 7 versus the Jets.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Steelers Lose Another Defensive Starter to Injury PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers defensive line has been hit with another injury, this time losing Keeanu Benton to what DK Pittsburgh'...

AUGUST 24, 2025 • SI.COM

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin says 1st-round pick Derrick Harmon sprained knee

Pittsburgh Steelers first-round draft pick Derrick Harmon sprained a knee in the preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers and had to be carted to the locker room

AUGUST 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Steelers' Keeanu Benton, Cam Heyward helping 'little bro' Derrick Harmon adjust to NFL The Steelers hope to get the most out of their first-round rookie defensive tackle Derrick Harmon. During the first week of OTAs, he was abl...

JUNE 1, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Steelers 1st-round pick Harmon balancing joy of being a pro with grief over the death of his mom

Pittsburgh Steelers first-round pick Derrick Harmon is trying to move forward following the loss of his mother

MAY 9, 2025 • Associated Press

PHOTOS: Steelers NFL Draft Party in Mexico City The Steelers hosted an NFL Draft party in Mexico City, Mexico, joined by Keeanu Benton, DeShon Elliott, and Willie Colon

APRIL 26, 2025 • STEELERS.COM

Steelers don't have a QB of the future. Finding one in the 2025 NFL draft is far from a sure thing

The Pittsburgh Steelers have plenty of questions as they prepare for the NFL draft

APRIL 17, 2025 • Associated Press

WATCH: Steelers' Daniel Ekuale likes his fit in defense alongside Cam Heyward, Keeanu Benton On his weekly Chipped Ham & Football podcast, Post-Gazette Steelers insider Brian Batko welcomes newly signed defensive lineman Daniel Ekual...

APRIL 8, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

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