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On YouTubePittsburgh Steelers News / Behind the Steel Curtain / May 29
Terrible Towel Tales: All eyes on Keeanu Benton at OTAs 
Steelers news and commentary from Wednesday, May 29th Welcome to the Terrible Towel Tales, where we’ll highlight some of the latest stories permeating Steelers media for your reading pleasure every Monday through Saturday.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / May 29
Steelers’ Keeanu Benton Revealing Cam Heyward Is Still Playing A Major Role Despite Skipping OTAs: 'Still Heard As A Captain'
The Pittsburgh Steelers received some surprising news when it was revealed that long-standing veteran captain Cam Heyward would be skipping Organized Team Activities (OTAs) for the first time in his career.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / May 29
Keeanu Benton Welcomes High Expectations From Steelers
During his season-ending press conference, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin declared that he expects second-year defensive tackle Keeanu Benton to be “dominant sooner rather than later.” That comment speaks volumes, as Tomlin rarely gives a statement like that about young players.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / May 28
Steelers DT reveals how Cameron Heyward is 'helping' during holdout
Veteran defensive tackle Cameron Heyward has been absent from the Steelers' voluntary offseason workouts and OTAs and does not plan to show up as he seeks a contract extension, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / DK Pittsburgh Sports / May 19
Benton named breakout candidate by PFF
Keeanu Benton has been named a breakout candidate by Pro Football Focus. "There were several moments when Benton looked flat-out unblockable, but the Steelers didn't use him as much as anticipated as a rookie.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / May 16
Can This be Keeanu Benton’s Breakout Season?
The Pittsburgh Steelers got all they wanted from their 2023 NFL Draft class and then some. With solid showings from most players up and down the class, it looks like the group will be one that will pay forward for the future of the franchise.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Last Word On Sports / May 15
Steelers Sophomore Season Outlook: Keeanu Benton
The Pittsburgh Steelers strong class of 2023 rookies enters their second NFL season in 2024. Their first two picks, Broderick Jones and Joey Porter Jr., were starters and key contributors as rookies.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / April 14
Steelers Look Like They Have Budding Star in DT Keeanu Benton
The Pittsburgh Steelers got all they wanted from their 2023 NFL Draft class and then some. With solid showings from most players up and down the class, it looks like the group will be one that will pay forward for the future of the franchise.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 21
Steelers' Mike Tomlin Expects Sensational Rookie Keeanu Benton To Dominate Sooner Rather Than Later
The Pittsburgh Steelers had high expectations for their 2023 rookie class, considering the new, aggressive strategy Omar Khan employed in his first season as the team's general manager.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / January 20
Steelers Have Future Star in DT Keeanu Benton
Originally appeared at Steelers Now: Steelers Have Future Star in DT Keeanu Benton The Pittsburgh Steelers got all they wanted from their 2023 NFL Draft class and then some.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / January 10
Steelers' Keeanu Benton Compares Himself And Nick Herbig Stepping Up To A Useful Household Appliance
Fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers have Omar Khan, Andy Weidl and Mike Tomlin to thank for what looks to be an incredible 2023 draft class. More than half of the guys selected have made strong impacts.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / December 21
Steelers Snap Counts: Injury Not Limiting Keeanu Benton
Rookie defensive tackle Keeanu Benton has been dealing with an oblique injury the last few weeks, and will likely be hampered by it for the rest of the season, but that’s not why the rookie has been playing limited reps along the Pittsburgh Steelers defensive line.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / December 12
Steelers Name Keeanu Benton Starting NT
The Steelers have named rookie defensive tackle Keeanu Benton as their starting nose tackle moving forward over veteran Montravius Adams. In a new depth
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / December 8
Steelers Hit with Concerning Injury News
Steelers nose tackle Keeanu Benton aggravated his oblique injury against the Patriots; the rookie nose tackle told Corey Crisan of DK Pittsburgh Sports.
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 7
Three must-watch Steelers on dreaded 'TNF'
Here are three must-watch players for Pittsburgh in Week 14.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / December 5
Steelers DL Keeanu Benton Turning Heads in Fantastic Rookie Year
The Steelers are looking at an impressive 2023 rookie class already. They have received fantastic returns from Broderick Jones, Joey Porter Jr., Darnell Washington, and Nick Herbig.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / December 4
Promising Steelers DT Suffers Surprise Injury
Steelers standout rookie defensive tackle Keeanu Benton is dealing with an oblique injury that would have limited him on Monday had the team practiced before their Thursday Night clash against the New England Patriots.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steelers Now / December 4
Steelers Get Explosive Starter Back From Injury
Steelers defensive tackle Montravius Adams is set to return from an ankle injury he suffered a month ago against the Tennessee Titans for Thursday’s clash with the Patriots.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 20
Steelers Rookie Keeanu Benton Totally Confused By Astounding Penalty On Final Drive In Week 11
The Pittsburgh Steelers were rallying from behind against the Cleveland Browns in Week 11 on Sunday afternoon in another tight contest as has been the script in 2023 for this team.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / September 26
Watch: Keeanu Benton gets first career sack with massive hit on Jimmy Garoppolo
Steel City Underground will pick an exceptional play of the game as a highlight each week of the Pittsburgh Steelers 2023 NFL regular season. Stay tuned as we hand-select the very best from the Black and Gold!
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / August 3
Steelers Rookie Keeanu Benton Earns Comparison To 2-Time Pro Bowler From Teammate
With a major need along the defensive line this offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers selected Keeanu Benton in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft. While the team has several options along the interior part of the defensive line, none of them possess a ton of upside.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / June 28
Steelers second-round rookie makes history
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.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pro Football Rumors / June 23
Steelers sign second-round DT
The Steelers have nearly completed the process of signing their draft class to their initial NFL contracts.
Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / June 6
Steelers Rookie DT Keeanu Benton Detailed Impact Of 2 Life-Changing Events From High School Coach
The Pittsburgh Steelers owe a great deal of gratitude to Janesville Joseph A. Craig High School wrestling coach, Mark Mullen, for the player and athlete that the team selected with the 49th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Wisconsin Badgers News / Yardbarker / April 28, 2023
Steelers beef up defensive line with versatile run-stuffer
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.
Wisconsin Badgers News / Yardbarker / April 3, 2023
Steelers hosting popular DT prospect
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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