The Pittsburgh Steelers initially had one of the better defenses in the NFL in 2024. After a 10-3 start and a two-game lead in the AFC North, Pittsburgh was humming on both sides of the ball.
The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted defensive lineman Keeanu Benton in the second round (49th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft. Benton came to Pittsburgh with heavy expectations as part of the next generation tasked with carrying on the franchise’s proud defensive line tradition.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have had a busy and highly discussed offseason filled with headline-making decisions and bold roster moves. From notable departures, to impactful acquisitions designed to strengthen key positions, the organization has clearly been focused on reshaping its future.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers beefed up their defensive line in the 2025 NFL Draft. After having an abysmal run defense at the end of the 2024 season, the team
The Pittsburgh Steelers entered the 2025 NFL Draft with the defensive line as a positional need. Well, the Steelers have seemed to address that issue by taking Derrick Harmon with the 21st pick in Round 1 and now Yahya Black with the 164th pick in Round 5.
That focus was almost certainly ignited with the way the Steelers finished the season, losing five consecutive games after a 10-3 start.
As the draft went on, though, the Steelers made some questionable choices and failed to fill top needs until late in the draft.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Keeanu Benton had an extremely impressive rookie season for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2023, but to hear him talk about it right now, Benton’s biggest takeaway was how much better it could have been.
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.
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.
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.
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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