Keeanu Benton signs $72M extension with Steelers
By Michael
Keeanu Benton signs four-year, $72M extension with Pittsburgh
Defensive tackle Keeanu Benton and the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to a four-year, $72M contract extension worth $18M per year, according to Adam Schefter and Ian Rapoport. The contract makes Benton the highest-paid defensive lineman in Steelers history. Agent Joe DiBenedetto of 1OF1 Football negotiated the deal.
Does this matter for fantasy rosters?
In redraft and PPR leagues, interior defensive tackles are off the board entirely. Benton has no direct fantasy relevance in standard formats. In IDP leagues, a long-term commitment of this size confirms Benton as the centerpiece of Pittsburgh's defensive line, which is worth noting if you roster DL positions and he is available in your league.
If you are not in an IDP league, nothing here changes your roster decisions.