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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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Browns surprisingly cut preseason star

The Browns have begun making cuts ahead of the deadline to trim rosters to 53 players, and the team has decided to part ways with one of the star performers of the preseason.

Analyst believes controversial wide receiver is surefire Hall of Famer

Antonio Brown is one of the more fascinating stories of the past decade, with an incredible rise to stardom and a quick fall. But is he a Hall of Famer?

AFC North stock up, down: Are the Browns kicking themselves?

With the preseason behind us, here's a look at whose stock is up and down in the AFC North ahead of the start of the regular season.

PFF predicts Browns rookie will start by season's end

Dawand Jones has looked great through the Browns' three preseason games, allowing zero sacks and just two pressures on 111 pass-blocking snaps, according to NFL Rookie Watch.

Commander guarantees end of Ravens' 'stupid record'

The Ravens have won an NFL-record 24 consecutive preseason games. They will make it 25 on Monday night with a win against the Commanders, but one Washington player does not think it is going to happen.

Three takeaways from Steelers' second preseason game

The Steelers have fans feeling very optimistic following their 27-15 win over the Bills. Here are the three biggest takeaways from the team's second preseason action.

AFC North stock up, stock down: Late-rounders outshine first-rounders

Here are how six stocks in the AFC North are shaping up heading into the season.

PFF predicts Bengals' new weapon 'becomes key contributor'

The Bengals may already have the best group of weapons among the rest of the NFL, but Pro Football Focus believes they gave QB Joe Burrow another reliable playmaker this offseason.

The good and bad of the Ravens' latest signing

Here's what's good and bad about the Ravens signing Ronald Darby.

Three must-watch players in Steelers' second preseason game

The Steelers host the Bills in their second preseason action of the 2023 season on Saturday night. Here are three must-watch players for Pittsburgh.

Why Steelers have great test in second preseason game

The Steelers will get the chance to see if their success last week can continue against more difficult competition.

PFF makes concerning prediction for Bengals QB Joe Burrow

The Bengals have high aspirations for the 2023 season, but Pro Football Focus doesn't think it will be as smooth sailing for Cincinnati as many believe.

Seventh-round Steelers rookie has real chance to make team

The Steelers have a major hole they must fill before the start of the 2023 season and their seventh-round pick in this year's draft may be the answer.

Ravens must add to thin room following latest injury

The Ravens lost the player they could least afford to lose on Wednesday, and they are now scrambling to find an answer for the position by the start of the 2023 season.

Analyst believes Steelers WR is 'much more talented' than All-Pro Justin Jefferson

There is optimism surrounding the Steelers' young offense and a lot of it is because of one second-year player, who one analyst believes is better than the 2022 NFL Offensive Player of the Year.

Steelers may get very lucky in Week 1 matchup vs. 49ers

The Steelers still have two preseason games to play before the start of the regular season, but anticipation is growing for their Week 1 matchup against the 49ers, who may be without one of their best players.

Browns giving rookie QB the start vs. Eagles

The Browns are already nearing their third preseason game as they take on the Eagles Thursday night. But this time, the team will have a new quarterback starting the game.

Ravens All-Pro CB makes bold prediction about offense

The Ravens have had an offseason to remember, signing QB Lamar Jackson to a record-breaking deal and giving him the best weapons he's had since entering the league. It has one of Baltimore's best defenders putting the NFL on notice.

Ryan Shazier gives Steelers' new-look group vote of confidence

The Steelers have been trying and failing to fill the void left by LB Ryan Shazier for years, but after a very active offseason, the former linebacker believes Pittsburgh finally got it right.

Steelers should bring home former Pitt star if he's cut by Jets

A former Pitt star has been impressive through the first two games of the preseason, but if he finds himself forced out of a crowded running back room, the Steelers should bring him home.

Browns rookie impresses against Eagles All-Pro in joint practice

The Browns are having joint practices with the Eagles to give their players some outside competition and one of their rookies is continuing to impress.

Are Ravens, J.K. Dobbins nearing an extension?

Ravens RB J.K. Dobbins has reportedly been unhappy with his contract as he enters the final year of his rookie deal. But could Baltimore be nearing an extension with him even with a crashing running back market?

Steelers must fill major hole on O-line

The Steelers have a lot of positives to take away from their first preseason action, but they were also exposed in having one major position of need. Pittsburgh has a serious problem at backup center.

Ravens fill position of need, not done?

Head coach John Harbaugh said the Ravens' depth at cornerback is "an issue, no doubt." So, they addressed it on Sunday.

Do the Browns have a QB controversy?

There is no argument that Deshaun Watson isn't the Browns' QB1, but the team may have a quarterback controversy brewing in the battle to be his backup.