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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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Three Steelers who must make a difference on 'MNF'

The Steelers' Week 2 matchup against the Browns is already important as they are falling behind in the AFC North. Here are three players that must step up for Pittsburgh on "Monday Night Football."

Steelers sign fastest defensive player ever

The Steelers have a need for speed, and they certainly added a lot of it with their latest signing on Friday.

NFL insider believes Steelers could trade one of their QBs

The Steelers may have the deepest quarterback room in the NFL, which has one insider believing they will trade one of their quarterbacks to a QB-needy team.

How the Browns defense is preparing rookie for first start

The Browns lost right tackle Jack Conklin for the season after he tore his ACL and MCL in Week 1, which means a rookie is the next man up.

Three reasons Bengals will bounce back in Week 2

The Bengals suffered an embarrassing 24-3 loss to the Browns in Week 1. Here are three reasons why they will turn things around in Week 2 against the Ravens.

Steelers Pro Bowl WR provides promising injury update

The Steelers had several key players suffer injuries in their Week 1 loss to the 49ers, including WR Diontae Johnson, who is expected to miss up to four weeks with a hamstring injury.

Lamar Jackson is happy Ravens aren't favorites in Week 2

Despite QB Lamar Jackson's 6-1 career regular-season record against the Bengals, the Ravens are still underdogs in Week 2. But Jackson wouldn't have it any other way.

Why Steelers should start three rookies in Week 2

The Steelers have some important decisions to make following their 30-7 loss to the 49ers in Week 1 where they saw several injuries and players underperform. Here are three rookies Pittsburgh should start vs. the Browns in Week 2.

Ravens named landing spot for All-Pro RB

The Ravens lost RB J.K. Dobbins for the season in Week 1, and although head coach John Harbaugh said he "likes the guys we have," they've been named a top landing spot for an All-Pro running back.

PFF grades Steeler second-best rookie of Week 1

Not many Steelers looked their best in the team's 30-7 loss to the 49ers in Week 1. However, Pro Football Focus believes one of Pittsburgh's rookies deserves some recognition.

Will Browns start rookie or newly signed veteran in Week 2?

The Browns have an important decision to make ahead of their Week 2 matchup against the Steelers. Will they decide to go with upside or experience?

Mike Tomlin 'optimistic' extra day helps injury-riddled Steelers

When it rains, it pours. That's certainly how the Steelers felt leaving Acrisure Stadium following their 30-7 loss to the 49ers in Week 1. But there is still hope in the Steel City.

Bengals make surprising release

The Bengals decided to release one of their recently paid veterans on Tuesday. Although it was a somewhat surprising move, there may be a reason why, given the player's history.

Ravens remain optimistic about injured starter

The Ravens escaped Week 1 with a 25-9 win over the Texans, but they didn't escape injury free. Veteran safety Marcus Williams was ruled out with a shoulder injury, but head coach John Harbaugh remains optimistic he'll return in 2023.

Browns rookie next man up after latest injury

There are a lot of positives to take away from the Browns' 24-3 win over the Bengals in Week 1. However, Cleveland did lose a starter in the game, which leaves a rookie as the next man up.

Three options for Ravens to replace RB J.K. Dobbins

Only time will tell what Baltimore will decide to do, but the team is not short of options, which is certainly a good thing.

How will Steelers fill void left by All-Pro DT Cameron Heyward?

There are a lot of concerns surrounding the Steelers following their 30-7 loss to the 49ers in Week 1, but the biggest may be how the team will look without six-time Pro Bowl and All-Pro DT Cameron Heyward.

Steelers' sorry fans disappoint in season opener

Pittsburgh Steelers fans, supposedly among the NFL's best, seemed as flat as their team Sunday — maybe even flatter, and that's saying something.

Chase Claypool trade keeps looking better for Steelers

The Steelers traded WR Chase Claypool to the Bears for pick No. 32 last season. Although Pittsburgh already seems to be running away as the winner of the deal, Claypool's Week 1 performance only further proves the point.

Three biggest takeaways from Steelers' Week 1 loss

There were not a lot of positives for the Steelers in Week 1. Here are the three biggest takeaways from Pittsburgh's 30-7 loss to the 49ers.

Addition of DC Jim Schwartz pays early dividends for Browns

The Browns had another very active offseason, but their best addition may not even be a player following their dominant 24-3 win over the defending AFC North champion Bengals in Week 1.

AFC North stock up, down: Kenny Pickett, Joe Burrow get humbled

Week 1 of the 2023 season confirmed some beliefs and brought some surprises as well. Here's a look at whose stock is up and down in the AFC North.

Steelers CB Patrick Peterson makes bold Week 1 prediction

Steelers CB Patrick Peterson has seen a lot of football as he enters his 13th season in the NFL. So much so that he practically guarantees he'll intercept 49ers second-year QB Brock Purdy in Week 1.

Why Steelers' Minkah Fitzpatrick believes a clean logo can deliver a championship

Some players in the NFL have superstitions while others just pay a little extra attention to detail. Steelers All-Pro safety Minkah Fitzpatrick might be a combination of the two following his latest act.