According to Ian Rapoport, the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed defensive tackle Keeanu Benton to a four-year, $72 million extension, making him the highest-paid defensive lineman in franchise history. This deal averages $18 million annually, ranking 20th in the league and matching fellow Steelers DL Cameron Heyward. Benton, a 25-year-old former second-team All-Big Ten player from Wisconsin, was selected 49th overall in the 2023 draft and recorded impressive stats in his 2025 season. He is entering the final year of his rookie contract, which is valued at $7,333,121, including a $2,333,179 signing bonus.
