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Aaron Becker

Aaron Becker is a Pittsburgh-based sports journalist, primarily covering the NFL and college football. He previously worked for the Kansas City Chiefs (2021-22), Pittsburgh Steelers (2019-21) and University of Pittsburgh (2018-19). Becker has a B.A. in broadcast reporting from Point Park University. You can find him on Twitter/X at @Aaron_M_Becker

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NFL, College Football, Pittsburgh Steelers

Chargers WR aims to rebound after 'unacceptable' rookie year

Quentin Johnston hopes to put his struggles behind him in 2024.

Lions 'have no idea' who will start in secondary

The Lions made it a focus to revamp the unit this offseason.

Steelers DT Cameron Heyward reveals why he ended his holdout

Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward ended his holdout on Tuesday after not attending practices for the first two weeks of the voluntary offseason program.

Titans HC hints former first-round pick's time with team could be nearing its end

The Titans have seen a lot of roster turnover this offseason, and a new regime, led by head coach Brian Callahan, has taken over. Callahan's latest comments hint that more changes could be coming, too.

Steelers expected to reunite with veteran cornerback

The Steelers have been in need of a starting-capable slot cornerback, and it looks like they addressed that need on Wednesday.

Cowboys LB believes he will be next highest-paid non-QB in NFL

One Cowboys edge-rusher believes he will surpass Justin Jefferson's record-breaking payday in due time.

Cameron Heyward doesn't want Steelers 'to be known as a paper champ'

Cameron Heyward made sure to emphasize that nothing is won this time of year.

Steelers DT Cameron Heyward confident groin injury is behind him

The 35-year-old battled a lingering groin injury all year and finished the season with just 33 tackles and two sacks in 11 games.

Steelers DT Cameron Heyward wants to be a 'one-helmet guy' at the right value

Steelers defensive tackle Cameron Heyward has finally ended his holdout and reported to the third week of OTAs on Tuesday.

Do recent Ja'Marr Chase comments suggest minicamp attendance?

Wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase has not attended the Bengals OTAs as he's hoping to receive a contract extension heading into the final year of his rookie deal. He recently talked about his offseason as the team's minicamp approaches.

Cardinals HC says rookie WR works 'probably too much'

Marvin Harrison Jr. has reportedly been putting in a lot of overtime. However, head coach Jonathan Gannon is worried that could be a problem later in the season.

Colts QB Anthony Richardson gives promising health update

Richardson's rookie year was cut short after suffering a Grade 3 AC joint sprain in Week 5, which forced him to miss the remainder of the season after undergoing shoulder surgery to repair it.

Patrick Queen explains why Pittsburgh is 'a better atmosphere' for him

Queen switched sides in one of the NFL's best rivalries this offseason, signing with the Steelers after playing the first four years of his career with the Ravens.

Bengals RB Zack Moss acknowledges he has 'big shoes to fill'

The Bengals signed Moss in free agency to help fill veteran RB Joe Mixon's shoes after he was traded to the Houston Texans this offseason.

Lions' Dan Campbell wants overall defensive pressure, not just sacks

The Lions want to improve on their sack output, but head coach Dan Campbell believes there are more important things to focus on.

Three WRs who are next in line for massive deals

Vikings three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Justin Jefferson became the highest-paid non-quarterback on Monday.

Giants reportedly expecting standout TE to retire

The tight end is reportedly likely to make a decision by next week's mandatory minicamp about his playing future, and people in and around the team expect that he's going to retire.

Bills give Olympic gold medalist chance in NFL

The Bills have undergone a lot of change this offseason, so when it comes to rebuilding their roster, they have been open to anything. That remained true on Friday.

An optimist's guide to the 2024 Pittsburgh Steelers

Here's why Pittsburgh will finally win a playoff game and maybe even be a dark horse Super Bowl contender in 2024.

An optimist's guide to the 2024 Cleveland Browns

Here's why Cleveland will find its way back to the postseason and contend for the franchise's first Super Bowl in 2024.

An optimist's guide to the 2024 Cincinnati Bengals

Here's why Cincinnati will return to the postseason and be a Super Bowl contender again in 2024.

An optimist's guide to the 2024 Baltimore Ravens

The Ravens came up one game shy of making the Super Bowl last season after boasting the league's best record (13-4) in the regular season. Here's why Baltimore will return to being a championship contender in 2024.

Veteran CB believes the Steelers have two shutdown corners

One of the Steelers' outside cornerback jobs is already locked up by second-year player Joey Porter Jr., but who will play opposite him seems to be still up for debate.

Steelers TE 'expects big things' in his sophomore campaign with team

The Steelers are hoping to see big things from tight end Darnell Washington, who is heading into his second season in the NFL.

Steelers All-Pro special teamer expects 'a lot of touchdowns' with new kickoff rules

Pittsburgh Steelers special-teams whiz Miles Killebrew thinks that the NFL's change to its kickoff rules could lead to considerably more touchdowns in that phase of the game.