Mike Tomlin gives an ominous update regarding concerning injury to key Steelers defender

There is no rest for the weary.  Coming off what is sure to be an adrenaline dump when analyzing the totality of the massive win the Pittsburgh Steelers had over the Baltimore Ravens, a short week is on the horizon.  That might cloud the availability of key defender Keeanu Benton: Mike Tomlin gives Injury update […]

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Oct 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Beanie Bishop Jr. (31) and defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (95) and linebacker T.J. Watt (90) celebrate a defensive stop against the New York Jets during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium.
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There is no rest for the weary. 

Coming off what is sure to be an adrenaline dump when analyzing the totality of the massive win the Pittsburgh Steelers had over the Baltimore Ravens, a short week is on the horizon. 

That might cloud the availability of key defender Keeanu Benton:


Mike Tomlin gives Injury update following Ravens game 

You know, we had some bumps and bruises associated with play," said Tomlin after the game. "I think most went back. Joey Porter went back. I think he had a Shin contusion. Keeanu Benton is a guy who probably needs further evaluation. You know, we have a short week this week. Got another AFC North battle waiting on us, and so we respect that…

"…We won't waste too much time patting ourselves on the back, because that next challenge is right around the corner, man, but that's what we signed up for. This what we live for. This is the ultimate competitors league. And, you know, we like swimming in these waters, and it's good. It's good to get to know ourselves. It's good to, you know, smile in the face of adversity that the game and life presents and come to the other side of it."

Hopefully it's nothing too serious, but Benton exited later in the game and was unable to return after going down with a knee injury. 

We'll learn more about his availability when the mock injury report drops tomorrow, ahead of TNF against the Cleveland Browns.