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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

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.

A Hall of Fame QB played for Steelers the last time offense bombed this badly

Terry Bradshaw, "The Blond Bomber," was tossing spirals for the Steelers the last time their offense was this bad. 

Are Packers eyeing Steelers WR Chase Claypool ahead of trade deadline?

ESPN's Jeremy Fowler believes a trade for Claypool has been in play since before the draft.

Browns DE Myles Garrett can build on DPOY campaign vs. Ravens

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons is the early favorite for Defensive Player of the Year, per oddschecker.com, but the Browns' Myles Garrett should be in the conversation, too.

Ben Roethlisberger: Steelers rookie QB Kenny Pickett should start if cleared to play

The former Steelers star said it's going to take a lot more for Pittsburgh to consider making another switch at quarterback.

Is QB controversy brewing after Mitch Trubisky leads Steelers to win vs. Buccaneers in relief of Kenny Pickett?

It would be surprising if Mike Tomlin made another quarterback switch if Pickett is healthy, but if he doesn't get cleared and Trubisky plays well on Sunday night against Miami, there might be more of a discussion.

Mike Tomlin not overreacting to upset of Bucs

Pittsburgh upset the Buccaneers, 20-18, on Sunday after entering the contest as a 10-point underdog, but Mike Tomlin knows his team is far from being back.

Why ex-Bengal T.J. Houshmandzadeh believes Ja'Marr Chase could light up Saints

Former Bengals wideout T.J. Houshmandzadeh believes a big day could be in store for Cincinnati star wideout Ja'Marr Chase in a Week 6 game in New Orleans.

Steelers rookie QB Kenny Pickett on facing Tom Brady: 'I was playing with him in 'Madden'

Steelers rookie QB Kenny Pickett began playing "Madden NFL" as a kid. Now he'll get to play against the quarterback who has appeared in the video game more than any other player: 45-year-old Tampa Bay QB Tom Brady.

Browns getting payoff after TE David Njoku's big payday

The Browns are getting their money's worth from tight end David Njoku, who signed a four-year, $56.75 million contract extension in the offseason.

Bengals TE Hayden Hurst: 'There is no panic here'

Cincinnati's schedule gets easier in the upcoming weeks, with the Saints, Falcons, Browns, and Panthers (combined record of 7-13) before a bye week.

Mike Tomlin: Dismal Steelers will 'turn over whatever stone' to improve

The Steelers fell to 1-4 after a 38-3 blowout loss to the Bills in Week 5. 

Steelers rookie Kenny Pickett told dad he would bring a Super Bowl to Pittsburgh

The Steelers NFL-best six Super Bowl titles (tied with the Patriots) came with Terry Bradshaw and Ben Roethlisberger at QB. Rookie QB Kenny Pickett expects to add another Lombardi Trophy to the Steelers' trophy case. 

Steelers rookie Kenny Pickett looks to match rare Ben Roethlisberger feat in first NFL start

The last rookie quarterback to beat the No. 1 pass defense in his first career start was former Steelers great Ben Roethlisberger, who beat Miami, 13-3, in 2004.

Hines Ward calls Steelers rookie QB Kenny Pickett a 'gunslinger' with 'moxie'

Former Steelers great Hines Ward sees similarites between Ben Roethlisberger and rookie QB Kenny Pickett, Pittsburgh's starter in Week 5 against Buffalo.

Kenny Pickett-led Steelers open as rare 14-point underdog vs. Bills

Per ESPN's David Payne Purdum, the Steelers are "the only team since the 1970 AFL/NFL merger to never be at least a 14-point underdog."

Steelers rookie QB Kenny Pickett sets bizarre record

The rookie went 10-for-13 for 120 yards in his debut, with no pass hitting the ground. (He also threw three interceptions.) It marked the most pass attempts in a game without the ball hitting the field in NFL history.

Steelers rookie QB Kenny Pickett after NFL debut: 'I just play with an edge'

Pickett replaced Mitch Trubisky in the second half of the Steelers' loss to the Jets in Week 4.

Are the Bengals back? Baltimore will decide

The Bengals (2-2) handed the undefeated Miami Dolphins their first loss of the season in a 27-15 win on Thursday night. There has been a lot of talk about a potential Super Bowl hangover for the defending AFC champions, but are they truly back after going .500 in the month of September?

Ryan Clark on Steelers offense: 'They suck'

The Steelers offense has an array of young and talented playmakers, but they've struggled to start the season. ESPN analyst Ryan Clark isn't sure who's to blame, but when asked what's going on with Pittsburgh's offense, he answered with, "They suck." "I think when you look at the skillset of the skill players though, it's underachieving.

Bengals CB Mike Hilton on Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill's recent comments: 'You come at one of us, you come at all of us'

Following the Dolphins win against the Bills last Sunday, WR Tyreek Hill wasted no time before starting to trash talk, specifically his matchup with Bengals CB Eli Apple.

Steelers LB Alex Highsmith on pace for first double-digit sack season

The Steelers were hoping for another jump in play by LB Alex Highsmith, and it looks like they are getting one. The former 2020 third-round pick leads the NFL in sacks (4.5) through three weeks.

Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill calls out Bengals CB Eli Apple: 'I owe you, boy'

Per Statmuse, Hill has not put up big numbers against the Bengals (1-2), tallying 13 catches for 108 yards and one TD in two games.

Amazon crew flubs name of Steelers rookie QB Kenny Pickett

Pickett, a former Pitt star and a Heisman finalist in 2021, was the only quarterback taken in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft.