[1] He previously served as an assistant coach for the New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers, Jacksonville Jaguars, Miami Dolphins, Houston Texans, St. Louis Rams, and New Orleans Saints.
He was also named to the Colorado State University Football All Century Team for the years 1893–1993.
Benton was hired by the San Francisco 49ers as their offensive line coach in February 2017.
[5] In February 2024, Benton was named as offensive line coach for the New Orleans Saints.
On February 3, 2025, the Seattle Seahawks hired Benton as their offensive line coach.