Steelers Sign Third Member of 2023 NFL Draft Class to Extension: Report

The Pittsburgh Steelers have continued to sign members of their 2023 draft class to long-term extensions.

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Friday night the Steelers inked defensive lineman Keeanu Benton to a record-setting deal.

Rapoport posted on X the contract extension is worth $72 million over four years, paying Benton $18 million per year.

“Defensive tackle Keeanu Benton and the Steelers have agreed to a four-year, $72 million contract extension, sources say,” wrote Rapport. “This deal, worth $18 million per year, will make Benton the highest paid DL in Steelers history.”

Defensive tackle Keeanu Benton and the #Steelers have agreed to a four-year, $72M contract extension, sources say. This deal, worth $18M per year, will make Benton the highest paid DL in Steelers history.

The deal was negotiated by agent Joe DiBenedetto of @1OF1FOOTBALL. pic.twitter.com/TnfTWh5NkQ

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 15, 2026

Benton will be entering his fourth season with the team this fall. He started all 17 games for the first time last season. Benton also had a career-best 5.5 sacks in 2025.

In addition to Benton, the Steelers have signed his draft classmates — tight end Darnell Washington and outside linebacker Nick Herbig — to contract extensions this year.

Herbig’s deal was a 4-year, $100 million contract. Washington’s extension was also four years in length and worth $42 million.

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