The Pittsburgh Steelers are expecting big things out of DL Keeanu Benton in 2025 as he enters his third year in the league. Defensive line coach Karl Dunbar endorsed Benton at nose tackle after there was some speculation he could kick outside, and Benton is focusing on being a better run defender after Pittsburgh’s run defense struggled at times last season.
“I feel like I’ve grown and just recognizing runs and recognizing when they’re coming. I feel like I still need to work on just finishing those plays. Watching film this offseason, I see myself beating blocks but just not making those plays, so I gotta figure out how to finish them,” Benton told reporters this week via video posted to YouTube by Post-Gazette Sports.