With Cameron Heyward sidelined by a groin injury, the Pittsburgh Steelers have had to rely on some of their depth along the defensive line to fill the void. One of the guys who’s taken on a bigger role has been rookie second-round pick Keeanu Benton, and today Heyward praised the growth that Benton has shown. Specifically, Heyward praised Benton for the way he uses his hands and for eliminating mistakes Heyward saw in the preseason.
“Just great hands, he’s getting a little more of a feel for the game. Mistakes he was making in preseason, those have been eradicated.