Pittsburgh Steelers Have No Plans to Change Struggling Nose Tackle’s Position After Rough Jets Game

Steelers film study: Keeanu Benton, assignment discipline, and where the run defense must improve

The Steelers’ defense got off to a rough start to the season Sunday in the team’s 34-32 win over the Jets at MetLife Stadium. The crux of...

Pittsburgh Steelers have no plans to change struggling nose tackle’s position after rough Jets game

The Steelers have no plans to change Keeanu Benton's position despite his struggles against the Jets.

Ben Roethlisberger Cautions Fans Not To ‘Rush To Judge’ Steelers’ Defense After Poor Week 1

In Week 1, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ defense fell flat. They have much talent on that side of the ball, but it didn’t show against the New York Jets. The Steelers’ defense got pushed around, especially in the run game. It wasn’t the kind of performance they were hoping to have. However, Ben Roethlisberger thinks they […]

Steelers Have No Plans of Making Changes on Defensive Line

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Keeanu Benton in a game against the Cowboys on Oct. 7, 2025. -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin threw cold water on the idea of moving nose tackle Keeanu Benton around after a disappointing performance in Sunday’s 34-32 win over the New York Jets. “There’s no real strong consideration of moving people around at this juncture, and Keeanu is expected to get bet…

NY Jets' DL Displays Its Greatest Strength and Weakness

The New York Jets’ defense coughed up 34 points in its season opener, mostly due to poor coverage and tackling in the secondary. The back-end woes overshadowed a productive day from the Jets’ defensive front. New York picked up four sacks while allowing the Steelers to rush for just 2.7 yards per attempt with a long run of nine yards. It was a strong day for the defensive line overall. However, the unit’s greatest weakness revealed itself. In th…