{
  "id": 1263079,
  "title": "Keeanu Benton signs massive extension, officially becomes highest-paid Steelers defensive tackle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/keeanu-benton-signs-massive-extension-officially-becomes-highest-paid",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T12:07:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/keeanu-benton-signs-massive-extension-120710659.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Pittsburgh Steelers have secured the services of defensive tackle Keeanu Benton with a massive five-year contract extension, making him the highest-paid defensive tackle in the team's history with a reported pay of at least $72 million. Benton is part of the Steelers' 2023 draft class, which has seen three players sign new contracts, a record since 2011. The extension not only highlights the team's commitment to its young talent but also reflects the strong bond among the Class of 2023, as per Benton's comments.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}