(Credit for Photo: Photo Courtesy of the Associated Press, Caption for Photo: Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (95) celebrates after a sack during the first half of an NFL exhibition game against the Buffalo Bills, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Pittsburgh. The Bills won 9-3.

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) The Pittsburgh Steelers and defensive tackle Keeanu Benton have begun discussions on a potential contract extension, according to Alan Saunders of Steelers Now.

Benton, a second-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, is coming off a career year in 2025 in which he recorded 51 tackles and 5.5 sacks, including six tackles for loss.