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Steelers' Young Defenders Shine Ahead of Chargers Showdown

11/10/2025

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Summary

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Keeanu Benton is emerging as a standout young defender for the Pittsburgh Steelers, posting 3 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks this season.
Pittsburgh rookie Derrick Harmon has two sacks and a fumble recovery, despite missing the first two weeks due to injury.
The Steelers will face the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 10, and Cam Heyward mentors Benton as Heyward plans to retire after the 2026 season.

History

Historical Context

The Pittsburgh Steelers, founded in 1933 by Art Rooney, struggled for decades before hiring coach Chuck Noll in 1969. Noll's strategic drafts in the early 1970s, including Hall of Famers like Terry Bradshaw and Franco Harris, transformed the team. In 1975, they won Super Bowl IX, marking their first championship and beginning a legacy that includes six Super Bowl titles, tied for the most in NFL history.

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Story summary

Keeanu Benton is emerging as a standout young defender for the Pittsburgh Steelers, posting 3 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks this season.
Pittsburgh rookie Derrick Harmon has two sacks and a fumble recovery, despite missing the first two weeks due to injury.
The Steelers will face the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 10, and Cam Heyward mentors Benton as Heyward plans to retire after the 2026 season.

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