Steelers update salary cap after Keeanu Benton contract extension
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 2:24 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers have extended the contract of defensive lineman Keeanu Benton for four years at $72 million. This move leaves the Steelers with a salary cap space of just $1.129 million. The extension comes as the team still needs to negotiate with cornerback Joey Porter Jr. Despite the low cap figure, the team's general manager Omar Khan can explore options such as trades or restructures to create additional space. Alongside Benton, the Steelers have also signed extensions for edge rusher Nike Herbig and tight end Darnell Washington this offseason.
- •Keeanu Benton signs a four-year, $72 million contract extension.
- •Steelers now have $1.129 million in salary cap space.
- •Team has not yet extended a contract for Joey Porter Jr.
- •General manager Omar Khan may need to restructure contracts or make trades.
- •Extensions also issued to Nike Herbig and Darnell Washington this offseason.
- 2:24 PMYahoo Sports — Updated Steelers salary-cap space after the Keeanu Benton contract extension
"We have updated our salary-cap information for the Pittsburgh Steelers after the contract extension for Keeanu Benton.
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