Keeanu Benton Signs Historic Steelers Deal | Wisconsin Badgers Football News

Keeanu Benton, the 25-year-old defensive tackle from Wisconsin, just signed a massive four-year, $72 million extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers — making him the highest-paid defensive lineman in franchise history. Drafted in the second round in 2023, Benton has been a rock on the field, playing every game, recording over 100 tackles, and stepping up his pass-rushing game to career highs in pressures and sacks. His growth, especially alongside veteran Cam Heyward, has been pivotal to the Steelers’ strong run defense. This deal comes hot on the heels of teammate Nick Herbig’s $100 million contract — another Badger success story. Benton is now locked in for the foreseeable future, proving himself as a cornerstone of Pittsburgh’s defense. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/65f51aab5c65ff78