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Steelers Have Sneaky Plan For Keeanu Benton And Defensive Front In The Works: 'There's One Coming Down The Road'

Pittsburgh Steelers fans have been so consumed with the quarterback drama in which the team is immersed, they have almost forgotten about one of their most significant needs - the defensive line.

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Converted DE Shemar Turner Sees Fit with ‘Hard-Nosed’ Steelers at DT

INDIANAPOLIS. — The buzz around the defensive lineman in this class has been all the rage over the past several months and that is a theme that has continued here at the NFL Combine.

Michigan Wolverines News / Steelers Now / February 26

Drafting Kenneth Grant Would Show Steelers Are Serious About Stopping the Run

INDIANAPOLIS. — If you’ve been following along through the NFL Draft process thus far, you know by now that the defensive line position is considered one of the stronger groups in this entire class.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / February 21

Steelers Must Quickly Figure Out What Drafting A Nose Tackle Early In The 2025 NFL Draft Means For Keeanu Benton

With the NFL Combine inching closer, the Pittsburgh Steelers are having to get their priorities straight. With many holes on their current roster, they must choose a direction when it comes to the NFL Draft.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / February 16

Steelers' Keeanu Benton Honestly Grades First Two Seasons And Is Ready To Improve

The Pittsburgh Steelers have serious concerns on the defensive line, especially now that Cameron Heyward is beginning near retirement. Heyward, who turns 36 years old in the summer of 2025, ended up being, by far, Pittsburgh's best defensive lineman in 2024, despite battling a tough groin injury the season prior.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / February 1

Steelers Have Worrisome Problem Developing With Young Defender

The Pittsburgh Steelers have done a great job through the NFL Draft over the last two offseasons. The organization has managed to address the offensive line while also adding young players on defense that have been able to make a significant impact right away.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / December 9

Steelers' Cameron Heyward Has Hilarious Response To Keeanu Benton's Huge Interception

The Pittsburgh Steelers boosted their record to 10-3 after a 27-14 win against the Cleveland Browns. The Steelers stopped a complete sweep from the Browns happening and continued their home win streak against Cleveland as the division rival hasn't won in Pittsburgh since 2003.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / December 8

Watch: Steelers DT Grabs Crazy Interception

The Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the best defenses in the NFL this season. One of the biggest reasons why the Steelers are so difficult to play against is their defense creates turnovers with regularity.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / November 30

Steelers Defensive Starter Ready to Play Despite Injury

Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton is set to go after dealing with a hip injury that held him back during the week. Benton was limited in practice on Thursday by the sudden onset of the injury, but returned to practice in full on Friday and said he’s good to go for Sunday’s Week 13 game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / November 29

Steelers Second-Year Star Suffers Hip Injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers may need to adjust their defensive line in Week 13 against the Cincinnati Bengals after defensive tackle Keeanu Benton left practice with a hip injury.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / November 28

Key Steelers Defender Suffers Another Injury

Defensive tackle Keeanu Benton suffered his second injury of the month for the Pittsburgh Steelers, as the young starter was limited in practice on Thursday by a hip ailment.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / November 18

Key Steelers Defender Avoids Major Injury

Nose tackle Keeanu Benton was the only Steelers player to leave Sunday’s 18-16 win over the Ravens with an injury and not return. In the fourth quarter, Benton slowly walked off the field with what appeared to be a knee injury, leaving his status on a short week up in the air.

NFL News / Steelers Now / November 17

Steelers Escape Ravens Game Relatively Healthy

PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Steelers escaped Sunday’s 18-16 win over the Baltimore Ravens relatively healthy, as nose tackle Keeanu Benton was the only player to leave the game with an injury.

NFL News / Steelers Now / November 17

Steelers Lose DT To Injury vs. Ravens

Steelers defensive lineman Keeanu Benton slowly walked off the field and to the bench after a 15-yard fourth-quarter connection between the Baltimore Ravens’ Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry was called back due to an ineligible man downfield penalty.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 9

Steelers Have A Huge Under The Radar Injury That Has Seriously Affected The Defense In 2024

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been through some adversity during the 2024 season when it comes to injuries, especially on the defensive side of the ball.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / October 30

Steelers Should Have Massive Concerns About Keeanu Benton: 'He Just Doesn't Look Right To Me'

The Pittsburgh Steelers offense seems to be clicking with Russell Wilson as the quarterback. The passing game is much improved and the unit had more than 400 total yards two games in a row for the first time since 2018 after beating the New York Giants on Monday Night Football.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / October 26

Four Steelers Defenders Get Good Injury News for Giants Game

PITTSBURGH — Four members of the Pittsburgh Steelers defense got good injury status news on Saturday for the team’s Week 8 home game against the New York Giants on Sunday Night Football.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 20

Steelers' Keeanu Benton Detailed How Mason Cole Gave Him False Confidence: 'Holy Sh**'

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Keeanu Benton in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft, with high hopes he'd become the next standout on their defensive line.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / September 11

Steelers' Keeanu Benton Has Recognized The Time Is Now To Step Up As The Defensive Line Leader

The Pittsburgh Steelers spent the past two offseasons rebuilding their offensive line. Their last two first-round selections in the NFL Draft were offensive tackles.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / September 13, 2023

PFF grades Steeler second-best rookie of Week 1

Not many Steelers looked their best in the team's 30-7 loss to the 49ers in Week 1. However, Pro Football Focus believes one of Pittsburgh's rookies deserves some recognition.

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Steelers second-round rookie makes history

The Steelers have big expectations for their 2023 rookie draft class after it was named one of the best among the rest of the league. They have so much confidence that they helped one of their rookies make history.

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Steelers beef up defensive line with versatile run-stuffer

Benton, 21, brings some much-needed youth to the Steelers' aging defensive line. He has 60 tackles, seven sacks and four passes defensed from 2021-22.

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Steelers hosting popular DT prospect

The Steelers have been putting their focus on strengthening the trenches this offseason and that continued Monday as they hosted an intriguing prospect on the defensive line.

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