Steelers expected to sign Keeanu Benton to lucrative contract extension
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 11:31 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers are anticipated to extend the contract of defensive lineman Keeanu Benton. Penn Live's Nick Farabaugh speculates that Benton, selected 49th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, could secure a deal worth between $16 and $18 million annually. After a breakout season last year, Benton's potential extension follows similar moves for other draft class standouts. The timeline for extensions for teammates Joey Porter Jr. and Broderick Jones remains uncertain.
- •Keeanu Benton projected for contract extension by the Steelers.
- •Potential deal valued at $16-18 million annually.
- •Benton had a breakout year last season.
- •Selected in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
- •Uncertainty remains for extensions of Porter Jr. and Jones.
- 11:31 AMYahoo Sports — Steelers predicted to offer standout DL a massive contract extension
"PennLive's Nick Farabaugh predicted that Pittsburgh Steelers DL Keeanu Benton could be in for a massive payday.
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