What happened: The deal averages $18 million per year. Benton reached the agreement at 25 after a
Why it matters: Pittsburgh secured a key interior defender before the final year of his rookie contract. The four-year term positions Benton for another payday while still in his prime.
By the numbers: Benton recorded 5.5 sacks and 51 tackles in 2025.
What to watch: Benton will look to carry that interior production into the 2026 season.