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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

Saints longtime defender says new addition 'is going to be great'

The new addition's biggest knock has been his inability to stay healthy, but he was able to do just that last season, showing flashes of what he could be bringing to the Saints.

Browns defender reveals big expectations for second year in Cleveland

The Browns had the best defense in the league in terms of total yards allowed per game (270.2) last season. Every defender that's a part of the dominant unit believes they can be a true difference maker. One of those players is setting high expectations for himself in 2024.

Four-time Pro Bowl RB remaining patient for right opportunity

The past year for four-time Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook has not likely gone how he imagined, and now he's taking his time in finding his next opportunity.

Top five NFL free agents who could soon find new homes

Here are the top five free agents who could find their new homes sooner rather than later.

Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett embracing 'teammate-first' mentality

Some veterans may not view it as their job to develop rookies who could eventually take their jobs, but Jacoby Brissett is not one of them.

Broncos 'very unlikely' to bring back former NFL interceptions leader

The Denver Broncos parted ways with safety Justin Simmons earlier this offseason, but even with his market appearing rather cool, a reunion doesn't seem to be in order.

Lions have unique advantage thanks to 2024 schedule

The NFL schedule has several positives and negatives for teams to take away, but the Lions may be the biggest beneficiaries.

Steelers RB Najee Harris 'motivated' to prove haters wrong

Pittsburgh's 2021 first-round pick is fully focused on the 2024 season as he now enters a contract year.

Rams WR Puka Nacua 'not really' feeling pressure following record-setting year

How will Puka Nacua follow last year's success during his sophomore NFL season?

Toughest, easiest four-game stretches in the AFC North for 2024

Examining the toughest (and easiest) stretches on the 2024 schedule for every AFC North team.

Steelers' Cameron Heyward addresses contract holdout

Some shocking news broke on Wednesday night about Steelers veteran defensive tackle Cameron Heyward.

One team is favored in every game of the 2024 NFL season

If there were a team to be favored in every game of the 2024 season, most would likely predict it to be the back-to-back Super Bowl champion Chiefs. That is not the case, however.

Chargers GM believes former first-round pick is 'going to launch' this season

Under new head coach Jim Harbaugh, the Chargers will likely have a run-first mentality on offense, but that isn't stopping them from having high expectations for their second-year WR, who disappointed last season.

Art Rooney II addresses Steelers' schedule: 'Not how I would have drawn it up'

The Pittsburgh Steelers have the third-toughest schedule in the NFL based on 2023 win totals and the hardest schedule based on projected win totals for 2024, according to Sharp Football Analysis.

Odell Beckham Jr. reveals why he was 'hesitant' to join Dolphins

Odell Beckham Jr. revealed his initial concerns about teaming up with QB Tua Tagovailoa.

Steelers to make history in final two months of 2024 season

There are several takeaways from Pittsburgh's 2024 slate of games, but none may be bigger than the history the team is set to make heading into the final two months of the season.

Highlighting AFC North blockbuster games of 2024 season

What does the 2024 schedule look like for the AFC North?

Chiefs' Travis Kelce reacts to facing Ravens, Bengals to start season

Travis Kelce recently revealed his thoughts on the Chiefs' first two opponents of the 2024 season.

Cowboys planning to give backup QB 'a ton of reps' this offseason

The Cowboys traded a 2024 fourth-round pick to the 49ers for the QB last year, but the team still doesn't know what it has in him.

Bengals former first-round pick gives hard truth about rookie season

The edge-rusher finished his rookie year with just 20 tackles and three sacks.

WR Jahan Dotson reveals who he wanted Commanders to draft with No. 2 pick

The 24-year-old WR entered the league as the No. 16 pick in 2022.

Ranking the NFL's five international games from worst to best

The NFL is set to release the full 2024 regular season schedule on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET. However, on Wednesday morning, the league announced the full slate of international games.

Ravens named two of NFL's 'strongest position groups'

Pro Football Focus' John Kosko believes Baltimore should be able to run it back after naming two of its position groups as the strongest in the league.

Three biggest factors in Bengals-Chiefs Week 2 matchup

The NFL has announced that the Kansas City Chiefs will host the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2 of the 2024 season. Here are three factors that could sway the outcome of the anticipated matchup.

Bengals dodge second trade request of offseason

The Bengals have had a star player on each side of the ball request to be traded this offseason.