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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

Week 1 NFL players to watch: Lamar Jackson, Micah Parsons launch award campaigns

Week 1 of the 2023 NFL season is finally here. Here are the must-see players on Sunday.

Steelers RB Jaylen Warren puts end to RB controversy

There has been a controversy brewing in Pittsburgh for who will be RB1 since the Steelers' second preseason game but running back Jaylen Warren just put an end to it.

Why Lamar Jackson is primed for big Week 1

Here are three reasons why the 2019 NFL MVP will get off to a hot start in Week 1.

Bengals insider on Joe Burrow contract extension: 'The end appears near'

Bengals QB Joe Burrow is about to become the highest-paid quarterback in the NFL after leading his team to back-to-back AFC title games and a Super Bowl appearance. One insider shed some light on where the contract negotiations stand.

Steelers rookie will play critical role in Week 1

The Steelers have one of the toughest Week 1 matchups, taking on the 49ers, who've been to back-to-back NFC title games, and one of Pittsburgh's rookies could be the difference between a win or a loss.

Why Mike Tomlin thinks first-round pick losing job is a good thing

The Steelers traded up in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft to select Broderick Jones, who they believe will be QB Kenny Pickett's blindside blocker for the foreseeable future.

AFC North coaching tiers: Kevin Stefanski must flip the script

 Yardbarker NFL writers reviewed the work of the league's 32 head coaches and assigned each of these leading men to a tier. Here's how the AFC North stacked up.

Pittsburgh Steelers ceiling and floor for 2023

With the conclusion of training camp and preseason, here's the Steelers' ceiling and floor heading into Week 1.

Cleveland Browns ceiling and floor for 2023

With the conclusion of training camp and preseason, here's the Browns' ceiling and floor heading into Week 1.

Three reasons why underdog Steelers will upset 49ers in Week 1

The Steelers have opened up as 2.5 point underdogs in a tough Week 1 matchup against the 49ers. Here are three reasons why Pittsburgh will upset San Francisco on Sunday.

AFC North stock up, down: Veterans hold off rookies

With the preseason behind us and the start of Week 1 just a couple of days away, here's a look at whose stock is up and down in the AFC North.

Cincinnati Bengals ceiling and floor for 2023

The Cincinnati Bengals have high aspirations in 2023 after making back-to-back AFC title games and a Super Bowl appearance over the past two seasons. With the conclusion of training camp and preseason, here's the Bengals' ceiling and floor heading into Week 1.

Baltimore Ravens ceiling and floor for 2023

The Ravens settled their squabble with Lamar Jackson, added talent around the quarterback and brought in a new offensive coordinator. Will it be enough to help the team take the next step?

Should Steelers trade veteran backup to QB-needy team?

The Steelers may just have the deepest quarterback room in all of football. Should they deal one of their veteran backups to a QB-needy team?

Latest extension proves Ravens have steal in veteran TE

The Ravens have one of the more underrated players in the league in TE Mark Andrews and the latest tight end extension only further proves that and should have Baltimore feeling very thankful.

Steelers add another family duo to squad

It's no secret that the Steelers love to invest in NFL family bloodlines and that didn't change Thursday when they created another duo on the team.

What Kenny Pickett's preseason predicts for him in 2023

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett had about as good of a preseason as he could have hoped for heading into year two and it hints at what's to come for him in 2023.

Are the Browns gearing up for another big move?

The Browns have had another very active offseason under general manager Andrew Berry. But is the team preparing to make one last move before the start of the 2023 season?

Former Steeler, current Raven is looking for revenge in 2023

It's not often that a player plays for both the Steelers and Ravens in their career given the historic rivalry between the two teams. But a veteran jumped sides this offseason and he's looking for revenge in 2023.

Why Steelers should pay close attention to 49ers' contract negotiations

The start of the 2023 regular season is just around the corner and with just about a week and a half to go, the Steelers should be paying close attention to the 49ers' latest contract negotiations.

Ravens' Justin Tucker reveals how long he hopes to play

There's no argument against Raven's Justin Tucker being the best kicker in the NFL. But how much football does Tucker have left in him?

Steelers should consider reuniting Kenny Pickett with former Pitt teammate

Many believed there was a chance of a Pitt reunion on the Steelers during the 2023 NFL Draft when WR Jordan Addison was there for the taking. Although that isn't how things played out, a reunion of former Pitt teammates could still happen.

Ravens' Week 3 matchup just got a lot easier

The Ravens have high aspirations for the 2023 season and their journey back to the playoffs just got a little bit easier for them in a competitive AFC.

Should Omar Khan already be considered one of NFL's top GMs?

The Steelers have had an offseason to remember under new general manager Omar Khan. Should he already be considered among the best in the NFL?

Steelers should add one of two recently released veterans to secondary

The Steelers have had a very aggressive offseason under general manager Omar Khan and that shouldn't change with two quality defenders back on the open market.