The Steelers re-signed Skowronek on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Skowronek secured all five of his targets for 69 yards across 10 regular-season appearances with Pittsburgh in 2024. That marked the least productive season of Skowronek's career, but he dealt with injuries in the preseason and during the Steelers' regular-season finale. He'll work to remain healthy and carve out a greater role for 2025.
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Steelers' Ben Skowronek: Sees little action in 2024
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Skowronek appeared in 10 regular-season games for the Steelers in 2024, making five catches (on five targets) for 69 yards.
Skowronek's 10 appearances and five receptions were career lows. The former Ram joined Pittsburgh in mid-September after failing to make the Texans' 53-man roster out of training camp. An early season shoulder injury forced a six-game IR stint, while a hip injury late in the season was cause for another missed contest. Skowronek is set to be an unrestricted free agent.
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Steelers' Ben Skowronek: Full go for Wednesday
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Skowronek (hip) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Skowronek opened the Steelers' week of practice as a limited participant after missing the team's Christmas Day loss to the Chiefs. However, he upgraded to full participation Wednesday, suggesting he's since recovered from his hip injury. The 27-year-old is likely to serve as a depth piece in Pittsburgh's wide receiver room in the Week 18 matchup against the Bengals.
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Steelers' Ben Skowronek: On track to return for Week 18
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Head coach Mike Tomlin relayed Monday that Skowronek and Joey Porter are both "scheduled to make it back" for Pittsburgh's regular-season finale against Cincinnati on Saturday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
Skowronek was unable to play against the Chiefs on Christmas Day due to a hip injury that he suffered in Week 16 against the Ravens. He caught five passes on as many targets for 69 yards in the six games prior to his injury, and his return for Week 18 would bolster the Steelers' depth at wide receiver.
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Steelers' Ben Skowronek: Won't play against Kansas City
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Skowronek (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Chiefs, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Skowronek suffered a hip injury during Pittsburgh's Week 16 loss to Baltimore this past Saturday. While he was able to return to that contest, the injury prevented him from participating in Monday's walkthrough and Tuesday's practice, and the 2021 seventh-round pick will be sidelined for Christmas Day. Skowronek's next opportunity to play will be in the Steelers' regular-season finale against the Bengals on Sunday, Jan. 5.
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Steelers' Ben Skowronek: May not play in Week 17
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Head coach Mike Tomlin said Sunday that he's uncertain if Skowronek (hip) will be ready to play in the team's Week 17 game against the Chiefs on Wednesday, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.
Skowronek injured his hip in the first half of Saturday's 34-17 loss to the Ravens, though he was cleared to return to the contest. He finished with two receptions for 25 yards on two targets in the loss. Despite getting the green light to check back into Sunday's contest, Skowronek may be hurting now that the adrenaline has worn off. More clarity on his status for the Christmas Day game should come when the Steelers release injury reports Monday and Tuesday.
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Steelers' Ben Skowronek: Back in Saturday's game
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Skowronek (hip) returned to Saturday's game at Baltimore, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Skowronek picked up a hip injury in the first half but rejoined the Steelers offense after halftime. He'll look to build upon the two catches (on two targets) for 25 yards that he had accrued before leaving the contest.
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Steelers' Ben Skowronek: Activated off IR
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The Steelers activated Skowronek (shoulder) off injured reserve Saturday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Skowronek was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster each of the first two weeks of the season, and he was then signed to the active roster in mid-September. However, the wideout was immediately placed on IR upon the signing. Skowronek was designated to return earlier this week, and with his activation, he could return to the field Sunday against Washington. If he is active for the contest, Skowronek probably won't see much work on offense given that Pittsburgh's wideout corps is largely healthy and that he didn't see a target during either of the two games he has been active for so far this season.
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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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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: 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.
