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

Twitter/X: @aaron_m_becker

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February 16, 2024 | Pittsburgh Steelers

Decorated DB could need to take pay cut to stay with Steelers

The Steelers already made a few cuts on Monday as they attempt to get under the salary cap ahead of free agency and the new league year, which starts on March 13 at 4 p.m. ET. But they are still projected to be $7.44M over, so more releases may be on the way.

February 15, 2024 | Baltimore Ravens

Why Ravens should re-sign injury-prone RB

Ravens running back J.K. Dobbins suffered yet another season-ending injury in 2023, tearing his Achilles in Week 1. It was added to his growing list of injuries, including tearing his ACL in 2021 and suffering another knee injury in 2022 that forced him to miss half the season.

February 15, 2024 | New England Patriots

Three Patriots players named most 'underrated free agents' at their position

There is still about a month left until NFL free agency opens on Mar. 13 at 4 p.m. ET, the start of the new league year. But teams are doing everything they can to prepare for it in the meantime.

February 15, 2024 | NFL

Analyst reveals player who's 'absolutely perfect' for Steelers

The Steelers have an important offseason ahead after not winning a playoff game for the seventh year in a row.

February 15, 2024 | Indianapolis Colts

Two Colts players named most 'underrated free agents' at their position

NFL teams are doing everything they can to prepare for free agency in March.

February 15, 2024 | Florida State Seminoles

Ravens take another gamble in latest mock draft

The Ravens have been one of the more successful teams in the NFL at building their roster through the draft by taking who they believe to be the best player available.

February 15, 2024 | NFL

J.J. Watt on brother's DPOY snub: 'It still just boggles my mind'

We are a week removed from the 13th annual NFL Honors, which was held last week in Las Vegas ahead of Super Bowl LVIII. However, three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt is still baffled that his younger brother T.J. did not win his second DPOY award.

February 14, 2024 | Cincinnati Bengals

Bengals make first cut of offseason, release QB

The Bengals are beginning to prepare for the 2024 season and the return of QB Joe Burrow by making their first cut of the offseason.

February 14, 2024 | Washington Huskies

Titans fill major need with dynamic playmaker in latest mock draft

QB Will Levis would likely love adding Odunze to this star, who led the country in receiving yards (1,640) on 92 catches. He also found the end zone 13 times in 2023.

February 14, 2024 | NFL

Should Steelers sign Matt Araiza after latest release?

The Steelers made a few cuts on Monday, one of which included punter Pressley Harvin III. That's why former All-Pro punter Pat McAfee believes Pittsburgh should consider signing Matt Araiza this offseason.

February 14, 2024 | Georgia Bulldogs

Seahawks land SEC steal at No. 16 in latest mock draft

Some "experts" believe the Seahawks could go quarterback while others believe they need to add to their defense, which allowed the third most total yards per game (371.4) in 2023. However, ESPN's Field Yates has Seattle doing neither in his latest mock draft.

February 14, 2024 | NFL

Could Texans trade for dominant NFC edge-rusher this offseason?

Houston has plenty of money to spend with QB C.J. Stroud on his rookie deal. And adding a player of this caliber to its defense could make the Texans true Super Bowl contenders in 2024.

February 14, 2024 | Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers could release eight-time Pro Bowler unless he takes pay cut

The Steelers made a few cuts on Monday as they attempt to get under the salary cap ahead of free agency, but they are still projected to be $7.44M over, which means more releases are likely on the way and one could be in the form of an eight-time Pro Bowler.

February 13, 2024 | NFL

Could Lions trade for former Defensive Player of the Year?

The Lions enter 2024 with the seventh most salary cap space in the league. With plenty of money to work with, could they trade for a former Defensive Player of the Year this offseason?

February 13, 2024 | Oregon Ducks

Eagles trade up for Jason Kelce's replacement in latest mock draft

Philadelphia currently owns the No. 22 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, but Reuter believes it will strike a deal with Seattle to land an offensive lineman at pick No. 16.

February 13, 2024 | Pittsburgh Steelers

Next round of cuts should be a no-brainer for Steelers

The Steelers wasted no time trimming the roster this offseason, releasing QB Mitchell Trubisky, offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor and punter Pressley Harvin III on Monday. More cuts are expected to be on the way as they are still projected to be $7.44M over the salary cap. Here are three that make a ton of sense for the team.

February 13, 2024 | Chicago Bears

Trade allows Bears to double-dip on elite prospects in latest mock draft

NFL.com's Chad Reuter believes there's a scenario that Chicago lands the top quarterback and wide receiver in his latest mock draft.

February 13, 2024 | NFL

49ers' Kyle Shanahan explains decision to receive OT kickoff in Super Bowl loss

The San Francisco 49ers suffered a devastating 25-22 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime of Super Bowl LVIII. While many believe head coach Kyle Shanahan cost the 49ers the game for deciding to receive the ball first after winning the overtime coin toss, he still thinks he made the right decision.