Steelers' Keeanu Benton agrees to 4-year, $72M extension, sources say
The Pittsburgh Steelers have committed $72 million to defensive tackle Keeanu Benton, securing his future with the team.
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The brief
The Pittsburgh Steelers have locked in defensive tackle Keeanu Benton for the next four years, with a significant financial investment. According to NBC Sports, ESPN, and Yahoo Sports, the extension is valued at $72 million.
However, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports a slightly higher figure of $73.75 million over five years. The discrepancy in the duration and value of the contract has not been addressed in the coverage.
The Steelers' decision to extend Benton's contract comes as the team looks to solidify its defensive roster ahead of the upcoming season.
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Coverage (11)
- Steelers’ Keeanu Benton makes franchise history with massive extension Yahoo Sports · 12h ago
- Steelers 2023 NFL Draft Class Crosses $200M in Contract Extensions Yahoo Sports · 12h ago
- Steelers put trade rumors surrounding budding star to bed following massive contract extension in Pittsburgh sports.yahoo.com · 12h ago
- Steelers, DT Keeanu Benton agree to contract extension: Source The New York Times · 12h ago
- Steelers news: Keeanu Benton lands record-breaking $72 million extension sports.yahoo.com · 12h ago
- Steelers, Keeanu Benton agree to four-year, $72 million contract extension DK Pittsburgh Sports · 12h ago
- Steelers, DT Keeanu Benton agree to four-year extension NBC Sports · 12h ago
- Steelers agree on a new 5-year, $73.75 million deal with Keeanu Benton Pittsburgh Post-Gazette · 12h ago
- REPORT: Steelers extend defensive tackle Keeanu Benton WTAE · 12h ago
- Steelers Make Major Keeanu Benton Contract Decision Yahoo Sports · 12h ago
- Steelers' Keeanu Benton agrees to 4-year, $72M extension, sources say ESPN · 12h ago
Quick answers
What is the value of Keeanu Benton's new contract?
According to NBC Sports, ESPN, and Yahoo Sports, the contract is valued at $72 million over four years. However, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports a value of $73.75 million over five years.
When was the contract extension announced?
The contract extension was announced August 15, 2026.
What position does Keeanu Benton play?
Keeanu Benton is a defensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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