Questionable
Injury Upper Body
Est. Return 9/7/2025
2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
36
SACKS
1.0
INT
1
FF
0
TD
0
2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Benton saw increased snaps during his second professional season in 2024, but his stats remained consistent, logging 36 tackles (16 solo), including one sack, which were the exact same stats that he recorded in 2023. He's yet to miss a game in the NFL, and he played over 50 percent of the team's defensive snaps in 13 of 17 appearances last year. The 23-year-old could see another bump in playing time in 2025 after Montravius Adams was let go, so Benton should at least have a solid fantasy floor. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $7.33 million contract with the Steelers in June of 2023.
Dealing with upper-body issue
Benton is dealing with an upper-body injury, placing some doubt on his availability for Week 1, Chris Halicke of DK Pittsburgh Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Benton appears to have picked up an upper-body injury during Thursday's 19-10 preseason win over the Panthers. He played nine defensive snaps in the contest, failing to record any stats. Rookie Derrick Harmon (knee) also suffered an injury in the game, so the Steelers could be without two interior defensive linemen in their regular-season opener Sept. 7 versus the Jets.
Benton appears to have picked up an upper-body injury during Thursday's 19-10 preseason win over the Panthers. He played nine defensive snaps in the contest, failing to record any stats. Rookie Derrick Harmon (knee) also suffered an injury in the game, so the Steelers could be without two interior defensive linemen in their regular-season opener Sept. 7 versus the Jets.
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How do Keeanu Benton's measurables compare to other defensive tackles?
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Height
6' 4"Weight
309 lbs40-Yard Dash
5.08 secShuttle Time
4.65 secCone Drill
7.34 secVertical Jump
29.5 inBroad Jump
111 inHand Length
9.75 inArm Length
33.88 inPast Fantasy Outlooks
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Benton was selected by Pittsburgh in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft and appeared in all 17 games as a rookie. He tallied 36 tackles (16 solo), including a sack, along with two forced fumbles and two pass defenses. Benton started in nine games but was on the field for just 43 percent of the team's defensive snaps last year. He should have a chance to increase his role in 2024 and is slated to serve as Pittsburgh's starting nose tackle.
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Logs more snaps in second season
Benton finished the 2024 regular season with 36 tackles (16 solo), including 1.0 sacks, along with six defensed passes (one of which was an interception) and one fumble recovery over 17 contests.
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Picks off pass in win
Benton recorded a tackle and an interception in Sunday's 27-14 win over the Browns.
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Will play against Bengals
Benton (hip) does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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Managing hip issue
Benton was a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to a hip injury, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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Plays 15 snaps
Benton (eye) tallied two tackles, including half a sack, in Saturday's 9-3 preseason loss to the Bills.
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