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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

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett wants George Pickens more involved

Steelers wide receiver George Pickens was visibly upset over his usage on Sunday.

Bengals make statement with win over Chiefs

The Bengals are rolling after stumbling out of the gates this season and are now on the heels of the Chiefs and Bills in the race for the top of the AFC.

Bengals WR Tyler Boyd: Mahomes vs. Burrow is 'like Manning vs. Brady'

Peyton Manning and Tom Brady delivered a lot of iconic games for many years. Is Mahomes vs. Burrow the next great quarterback matchup? Bengals WR Tyler Boyd believes it is.

Ben Roethlisberger calls out Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada once again

Ben Roethlisberger hasn’t been shy about his feelings for Steelers' OC Matt Canada this season. He's back at it again. 

Sports broadcaster guarantees win for Bengals against Chiefs

Joe Burrow vs. Patrick Mahomes part three is on deck. Can Burrow become the first quarterback to start 3-0 against Mahomes in his career? CBS Sports' Adam Schein guarantees it will happen.

Mike Tomlin on LB Alex Highsmith: 'Alex is legit'

Alex Highsmith may not be a name known by a lot of NFL fans, but it's time to learn his name. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is very high on Highsmith.

Can the Browns still make the playoffs?

Do the 4-7 Browns have enough left in the tank to make the postseason?

Ben Roethlisberger's son doesn't wear his jersey on Sundays anymore

Ben Roethlisberger's son has a new favorite player.

What is wrong with the Steelers' $100M defense?

The Steelers have the highest-paid defense in the NFL, but the unit is far from the best. What is causing Pittsburgh's defensive struggles?

'Perfect storm' brewing for Browns to upset Bills in Week 11

The Browns can take advantage of the multitude of outside distractions for the Bills, who are on a two-game losing streak after falling to the Jets and Vikings in back-to-back weeks.

Does Week 11 have the uniform matchup of the year?

Week 11 may be host to the uniform matchup of the year. Can the game equal the visual aesthetics of the teams involved?

A new superstition is sweeping the Steel City

Superstitions are common in sports. The city of Pittsburgh has adopted one that is seemingly odd but effective, if one believes in that sort of thing.

Head coach Zac Taylor shares message to Bengals after bye

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor believes his team is in a great spot coming out of their bye week. He shared his message for the team with the second half of the season ahead.

LB T.J. Watt shows how he makes a difference for Steelers' defense

If the Steelers' defense can stay healthy, Pittsburgh could be competitive for the rest of the season.

Can Browns RB Nick Chubb unseat 'King Henry' with a rushing title?

The race for the rushing title may come down to the final week of the season, and both backs have a lot of respect for one another entering the second half of the year.

Steelers RB Najee Harris may be replaced as featured back

The Steelers' 2021 first-round pick may be replaced. Undrafted rookie RB Jaylen Warren could be in line to take over as the featured back from struggling RB Najee Harris.

Are the Steelers a team to fear with the return of LB T.J. Watt?

The return of Watt not only takes the pressure off of other players on defense but their struggling offense led by rookie QB Kenny Pickett as well.

Bengals RB Joe Mixon provides winning formula without WR Ja'Marr Chase

Mixon had a total of 211 yards and five touchdowns in Cincinnati's 42-21 win over the Panthers.

Bengals are searching for answers on offense and defense

The Bengals offense looks lost without WR Ja'Marr Chase. It seems they're searching for answers on defense as well.

Trade of the year? Browns hit jackpot with WR Amari Cooper

In acquiring WR Amari Cooper in March, Cleveland gave up a fifth-round pick and swapped positions of sixth-rounders with the Cowboys.

Deep thinker Ben Roethlisberger dishes advice to punchless Steelers

Ben Roethlisberger wore a "Top Gun" costume for Halloween. On his "Footbahlin with Ben Roethlisberger" podcast Tuesday, the former Steelers QB did his best impression of an offensive coordinator.

Steelers rookie QB Kenny Pickett calls for change following loss vs. Eagles

Steelers rookie QB Kenny Pickett invoked Albert Einstein following yet another frustrating loss.

Ex-Eagles fan Kenny Pickett was huge fan of former Philly QB

Kenny Pickett won't be rooting for the Eagles this time. Earlier this week, the Steelers' rookie quarterback told reporters that he grew up an Eagles fan.

Report: Browns would deal RB Kareem Hunt for a fourth-round pick

Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt have been one of the top running back duos in the NFL over the past few years, but is it time for a breakup? According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano, Hunt can be acquired for a fourth-round pick ahead of the Nov.

Colin Cowherd: Steelers must deal with this reality

The Steelers don't like to admit to rebuilding. However, after a 2-5 start, Fox Sports broadcaster Colin Cowherd believes they should come to terms with it.