That first lap around the track for Pittsburgh Steelers’ defensive lineman Keeanu Benton was a bit of a whirlwind, one that saw him thrust into a large role for the Black and Gold almost immediately due to Cameron Heyward’s injury, and then saw his playing time surprisingly reduced late in the season.
Once that lap around the track was completed though, Benton was able to take a step back, catch his breath, get his feet underneath him and assess.
That assessment led to him focusing on his body this offseason. In the process, Benton — who spoke to reporters Thursday following minicamp — lost 10 pounds and put himself in a good position physically entering Year 2, taking better care of his body.