The theme of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ rookie class? The toothpaste isn’t going back in the tube. Whether it’s CB Joey Porter Jr., OT Broderick Jones, and now NT Keeanu Benton, they’re not giving up their starting spot. Benton is coming off another stellar performance against the Green Bay Packers, impacting the run and pass game.
Speaking with reporters during his Tuesday press conference, Tomlin praised the job Benton’s done.
“He’s come on like gangbusters,” Tomlin said via the Steelers’ YouTube channel. “Every week, he’s getting better. You can’t deny that. And it’s an awesome thing because we need it.