Veteran contract · free agent 2031via ESPN
| Season | Games | Tkl | Sack | Int | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 22 | 0.5 | 0 | 4 |
| 2025 | 17 | 51 | 5.5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 17 | 36 | 1.0 | 1 | 6 |
| Total | 59 | 145 | 8.0 | 1 | 13 |
The deal makes Benton the highest-paid defensive lineman in franchise history. The 2023 second-rounder put together a solid 2025 campaign, finishing the regular season with 51 tackles (25 solo), including 5.5 sacks, one pass defense and one forced fumble across 17 regular-season games. Benton should see a heavy workload on the defensive line while working in rotation with veteran Cameron Heyward and 2025 first-rounder Derrick Harmon.
| Date | Opponent | Tkl | Solo | Sack | Int | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1 | vs CLEW | 3 | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 25 | vs NOW | 4 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 18 | @ TBW | 3 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 |
