Steelers' Ben Skowronek: Moves to IR after signing
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Skowronek (shoulder) was signed to the Steelers' 53-man roster Tuesday, then placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
Skowronek was elevated from the practice squad for each of Pittsburgh's first two games but hasn't had much of a role in the offense. His move to injured reserve will keep him sidelined for at least the next four weeks but, presumably, he'll be a part of the 53-man roster once he's healthy after his signing to the active roster Wednesday.
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Ben Skowronek: Dealing with injury
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Skowronek is dealing with shoulder soreness Tuesday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
Skowronek has been elevated from the Steelers' practice squad each of the first two weeks of the season. However, that has mostly led to a special teams role, as he's only seen six snaps on offense. This injury could impact his role this Sunday against the Chargers and keep him on the practice squad, as Calvin Austin (undisclosed) and Roman Wilson (ankle) deal with injuries as well. Pittsburgh currently has Quez Watkins, Brandon Johnson and Shaquan Davis as options at receiver on their practice squad, too.
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Ben Skowronek: Back to practice squad
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Skowronek reverted to the Steelers' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Skowronek was elevated to the active roster for the second consecutive week to kick off the season. The depth receiver saw the field for six of 66 offensive snaps, as well as 12 on special teams. Skowronek did not draw any targets, however, but he was credited with one tackle.
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Steelers' Ben Skowronek: Elevated again for Week 2
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The Steelers elevated Skowronek from their practice squad Saturday ahead of the team's Week 2 matchup versus Denver.
Skowronek was also elevated ahead of Week 1 and played 10 snaps -- all on special teams -- against Atlanta. He'll likely have a similar role this Sunday while serving as wideout depth with rookie receiver Roman Wilson questionable to suit up due to an ankle injury.
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Ben Skowronek: Heads back to practice squad
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Skowronek reverted to Pittsburgh's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Skowronek played all ten of his snaps on special teams during the Steelers' win at Atlanta in Week 1. It looks like the Steelers aspire to be a run-heavy offense in 2024 as long as game script allows, so there probably won't be many weeks where Pittsburgh pass catchers not named George Pickens draw enough target volume for fantasy consideration in most leagues.
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Steelers' Ben Skowronek: Elevated for Week 1
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The Steelers elevated Skowronek to the active roster Saturday, Brian Batko of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Skowronek will be called up for the Steelers' regular-season opener against the Falcons on Sunday due to rookie wideout Roman Wilson (ankle) being ruled out. With the Rams in 2023, Skowronek registered eight catches (on 12 targets) for 66 yards and one touchdown across 17 regular-season games. If he sees the field, the 2021 seventh-round pick will contribute on special teams while providing depth at wide receiver.
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Ben Skowronek: Added to Steelers' practice squad
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Skowronek signed to Pittsburgh's practice squad Friday, Teresa Varley of the team's official site reports.
Skowronek spent training camp with the Texans and caught four of eight targets for 32 yards over three preseason contests. He was unable to make Houston's 53-man roster, however, and will now look to make his way back to NFL action via Pittsburgh's practice squad. Skowronek spent his first three professional campaigns with the Rams, compiling 58 receptions (on 93 targets) for 575 yards and one touchdown while rushing three times for 26 yards and another score over 45 regular-season games.
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Texans' Ben Skowronek: Returns to practice
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Skowronek (leg) practiced Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 Houston reports.
Skowronek, who sat out last week's preseason contest, figures to see action in Saturday's finale against the Rams, his former team. Depth spots are up for grabs, and Skowronek will continue to battle with John Metchie, Xavier Hutchinson, Robert Woods and Steven Sims.
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Texans' Ben Skowronek: Not playing Saturday
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Skowronek (leg) is out for Saturday's preseason game versus the Giants, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
After coming up empty on two targets in the Texans' second preseason game, Skowronek will sit out the third exhibition. In his absence, Xavier Hutchinson could see increased work out of the slot.
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Texans' Ben Skowronek: Trio of catches in team debut
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Skowronek secured three of four targets for 28 yards in the Texans' 21-17 preseason loss to the Bears on Thursday.
The trade acquisition had been impressing during training camp practices, and Skowronek carried over the momentum into his official in-game debut with the Texans. The 2021 seventh-round pick of the Rams finished second in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the night for Houston, with the highlight of his performance a leaping snare of a Davis Mills laser for a 27-yard gain on the Texans' second possession. Skowronek recorded a solid 39-376 line and also scored a rushing touchdown with Los Angeles in 2022, so he certainly has the ability to make a strong play for a reserve receiver role on what is a deep pass-catching corps.
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Texans' Ben Skowronek: Impresses early in camp
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Skowronek has stood out during the first two weeks of training camp, Jonathan M. Alexander and Jon Poorman of the Houston Chronicle report.
The caveat here is that Skowronek is working with the second-team offense against Houston's second stringers on defense. What stands out is the receiver's size at 6-foot-3 and his ability to make contested catches. The Texans' top three wideouts are set with Nico Collins, Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell, but Skowronek is making a bid to be fourth on the depth chart over the likes of Noah Brown or Robert Woods.
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Texans' Ben Skowronek: Houston swoops in for trade
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The Rams have agreed to trade Skowronek, who was slated to be waived Thursday, to the Texans, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports.
Los Angeles informed Skowronek that he would hit waivers Thursday, but the Texans came calling before the transaction could become official. A 2021 seventh-round pick, Skowronek was mostly limited to special teams in 2023, but he racked up 376 receiving yards on 39 back in 2022, while demonstrating the versatility to line up across multiple formations. Now, Skowronek will face the challenge of competing with the likes of Robert Woods, John Metchie and Noah Brown (shoulder) for a depth role in Houston's crowded wide receiver corps.
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Rams' Ben Skowronek: Good to go versus Washington
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Skowronek (ankle/back) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's contest against the Commanders, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Skowronek was able to finish the week as a full participant in Friday's practice and is set to play Sunday. He played 29 of his 34 snaps on special teams in Week 14 against the Ravens and has six catches for 44 yards and a touchdown over 13 games this season.
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Rams' Ben Skowronek: Limited participant again
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Skowronek (ankle/back) was a limited participant in practice Thursday for the second consecutive day, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
The depth wide receiver appears on track to play Sunday against the Commanders. Skowronek has six catches for 44 yards and a touchdown this season.
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Rams' Ben Skowronek: Limited for Wednesday's jog-through
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Skowronek (ankle/back) was listed as a limited participant Wednesday on the Rams' estimated practice report.
Rams head coach Sean McVay said Monday that Skowronek could be held out of the first practice session of the week due to ankle and back issues, so his status as an estimated limited participant Wednesday is a promising sign heading into Week 15. However, the team held a "jog-through" Wednesday, thus Thursday's practice report may provide more insight into the wide receiver's health. Fantasy managers probably aren't keeping much of an eye on Skowronek's status for Sunday against Washington since he's tallied only six catches on 10 targets for 44 yards and one touchdown over 13 games this season.
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Rams' Ben Skowronek: Scores TD on lone catch
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Skowronek caught his only target for a 20-yard touchdown during Sunday's 43-20 loss to the Cowboys.
Despite playing just five snaps on offense in the blowout loss to the Cowboys, Skowronek was able to haul in his first NFL receiving touchdown after breaking free through the middle of the Cowboys' secondary. The catch was just Skowronek's third on the year, and despite the score, he's still just a depth piece behind Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua and Tutu Atwell while making his impact felt primarily on special teams this season.
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Rams' Ben Skowronek: Questionable to play vs. Steelers
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Skowronek (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Pittsburgh.
Skowronek was able to play through his Achilles injury in Week 6 versus the Cardinals, so he should be considered to be on the "probable" end of the questionable designation for Week 7. If he ends up as a scratch though, Demarcus Robinson could take his place Sunday.
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Rams' Ben Skowronek: Ready to go
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Skowronek (Achilles) is absent from the Rams' final injury report ahead of Sunday's contest with the Cardinals, Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reports.
Skowronek practiced in full Friday after back-to-back limited sessions to kick off the week. As a result, look for him to take on his usual role providing depth at receiver while primarily contributing on special teams.
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Rams' Ben Skowronek: Misses practice Thursday
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Skowronek (Achilles) did not practice for the second straight day Thursday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
The wide receiver emerged from Monday night's loss to the Bengals with the injury. Skowronek caught one pass for three yards in the Week 3 defeat. The third-year pro has zero starts and four targets through three games.
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Rams' Ben Skowronek: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Skowronek (Achilles) missed practice Wednesday, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Skowronek is dealing with an Achilles injury seemingly suffered during Monday's loss to the Bengals. If the 26-year-old ends up missing time, Demarcus Robinson will likely be in line for more snaps.
