On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Steelers released its first preseason depth chart after the first full week of training camp. The Steelers are just over a week away from their first preseason game of the year when they will welcome the Green Bay Packers to town.
We were surprised to see how the first depth chart played out and here are the big takeaways.
Keeanu Benton benched for his own good
Benton has been the team's starting nose tackle since being drafted but we've always contended that he was out of position. New defensive coordinator Patrick Graham agrees. Benton was moved to defensive end as a backup but in a position where he can flourish and Yahya Black is listed as the starting nose tackle in his place.
We weren't sure if McCarthy might try to find a way to make Herbig a co-starter with T.J. Watt but instead just has him listed as second string despite signing a massive contract extension this offseason.
#benton
We were surprised to see how the first depth chart played out and here are the big takeaways.
Keeanu Benton benched for his own good
Benton has been the team's starting nose tackle since being drafted but we've always contended that he was out of position. New defensive coordinator Patrick Graham agrees. Benton was moved to defensive end as a backup but in a position where he can flourish and Yahya Black is listed as the starting nose tackle in his place.
We weren't sure if McCarthy might try to find a way to make Herbig a co-starter with T.J. Watt but instead just has him listed as second string despite signing a massive contract extension this offseason.
#benton
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