Keeanu Benton attributes new contract to competition with Nick Herbig
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 1:10 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
Keeanu Benton, a defensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers, credited his contract extension to the friendly competition with teammate Nick Herbig. Both players, who were college teammates at Wisconsin, secured contract extensions in the same offseason. Benton signed a reported four-year extension worth $72 million, following Herbig's earlier four-year, $100 million deal. Their bond and competitive spirit have played a crucial role in their development and success in the NFL. Benton revealed the celebration with Herbig after receiving the call about his new deal.
- •Keeanu Benton signed a reported four-year, $72 million extension.
- •Nick Herbig previously secured a four-year, $100 million contract.
- •Both players were college teammates at Wisconsin.
- •Benton cited friendly competition as a motivating factor.
- •They celebrated Benton's contract call together.
- 1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Keeanu Benton reveals how Nick Herbig pushed him to earn new contract
"Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton shares how his friendship and competition with Nick Herbig fueled his offseason contract extension.
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