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Steelers’ Keeanu Benton Targeted Again As Major Concern By Former LB James Harrison

The Pittsburgh Steelers are currently sitting at 2-2 through four weeks of the 2026 NFL season, and are coming off yet another loss on Thursday Night Football.

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 10:52 PM
Steelers’ Keeanu Benton Targeted Again As Major Concern By Former LB James Harrison
Key Things to Know
  • Former Steelers linebackers James Harrison and Vince Williams voiced concerns about Keeanu Benton stepping up amid defensive line injuries.
  • Defensive lineman Derrick Harmon was placed on injured reserve with a foot injury ahead of facing Jonathan Taylor.
  • Benton signed a four-year, $72 million contract extension this offseason after being drafted in the third round in 2023.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Following a Thursday Night Football loss to the Cleveland Browns that dropped them to 2-2, the Pittsburgh Steelers face major defensive questions ahead of Week 5. The secondary struggled after trading Joey Porter Jr. and losing Jamel Dean to a lower-body injury. Meanwhile, defensive tackle Derrick Harmon was placed on injured reserve with a foot issue just as Pittsburgh prepares to host Jonathan Taylor and the Indianapolis Colts.

Former Steelers linebackers James Harrison and Vince Williams voiced significant concern regarding defensive lineman Keeanu Benton's ability to consistently fill the void left by Harmon. Benton signed a four-year, $72 million extension this offseason, and both Harrison and Williams noted that the lineman must show greater impact and justify the contract when taking on double teams against Indianapolis.

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