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Picks off pass in win Benton recorded a tackle and an interception in Sunday's 27-14 win over the Browns.

Impact Perhaps not surprisingly, it was the nose tackle's first interception of his two-year career. Benton does have six pass breakups in 2024 to go along with 23 tackles (12 solo).

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will play against Bengals Benton (hip) does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.

Impact Benton popped up on Thursday's injury report as a limited practice participant due to a hip injury, but it doesn't appear to be bothering him any more as he was able to log a full practice Friday. The second-year defensive tackle out of Wisconsin has logged 21 tackles (11 solo), five pass defenses and one fumble recovery across 11 regular-season games.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Keeanu Benton added to Steelers' injury report, Alex Highsmith upgraded Starting defensive tackle Keeanu Benton was a mid-week add to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ league-mandated injury report, listed as a limited pa...

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Managing hip issue Benton was a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to a hip injury, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Benton didn't appear on Wednesday's estimated practice report, so it's unclear when the hip issue sprung up. The defensive tackle's participation level in Friday's practice should provide clearer insight about whether he's at risk of missing Sunday's Week 13 game against the Bengals. Benton hasn't yet missed a contest this season and has tallied 21 tackles over 11 games.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Zeise Live: Steelers' D-line, Keeanu Benton among top second-half season concerns? Post-Gazette sports columnist Paul Zeise reacts to the day in Pittsburgh sports news. Are the Steelers' defensive line—and second-year DT Ke...

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

"Do they give half blocks?" 🤣 Keeanu Benton after Dean Lowry's Field Goal Block #steelers #nfl

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • YOUTUBE

'It's A Cheat Code!' Steelers Keeanu Benton Mentored By Cam Heyward Pittsburgh Steelers defensive lineman Keeanu Benton came into a perfect situation and talks about learning from Cam Heyward as a pro.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Steelers film room: Keeanu Benton's improved pass rush sets stage for big sophomore season Keeanu Benton was a priority for the Steelers in 2023 NFL draft when they selected him in the second round with the 50th overall pick. As a...

AUGUST 27, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

WATCH: 1-on-1 with Keeanu Benton Missi Matthews sits down with Keeanu Benton to discuss his rookie draft class from last year, his expectations for year two and more

AUGUST 23, 2024 • STEELERS.COM

Plays 15 snaps Benton (eye) tallied two tackles, including half a sack, in Saturday's 9-3 preseason loss to the Bills.

Impact Benton suffered an eye injury during the Steelers' preseason opener, but he was a starter for Saturday's matchup. He played 15 defensive snaps and was relatively productive during his time on the field, and he should be fully healthy moving forward.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will not return Benton will not return to Friday's preseason tilt with the Texans due to an eye injury, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The injury does not look serious according to Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com. Still, Pittsburgh will unsurprisingly err on the side of caution for an exhibition contest. The nose tackle is expected to start in the trenches alongside Larry Ogunjobi and Cameron Heyward this season.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

WATCH: Who are Steelers' best new Pro Bowl, All-Pro candidates? Watch Broderick Jones, Keeanu Benton? On the Friday episode of the North Shore Drive, presented by Mike's Beer Bar, the Post-Gazette's Christopher Carter and Adam Bittner weigh t...

JULY 12, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Steelers rookie Keeanu Benton emerging as young star on the defensive line The best defensive lineman on the field against the Packers wasn’t three-time All-Pro Cam Heyward. Nor was it Larry Ogunjobi, the man the St...

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Big Ten Roundup (Sept. 14): Lukas Van Ness, Keeanu Benton Star in NFL Debuts Former Iowa football defensive end Lukas Van Ness and former Wisconsin football defensive tackle Keeanu Benton put forth great rookie debuts...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Big Ten Roundup (Aug. 15): Wisconsin's Keeanu Benton Stars in Steelers Debut, Zeke Elliott Signs with Patriots Keeanu Benton, formerly a defensive tackle for coach Paul Chryst and the Wisconsin Badgers, showed out in his NFL preseason debut with the P...

AUGUST 15, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM