The Houston Texans acquired wide receiver Ben Skowronek from the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday, according to sources. The Rams were set to waiver Skowronek, but the Texans swooped in before he hit waivers to get something done to add receiving depth behind Stefon Diggs, Nico Collins, Tank Dell, Robert Woods, Noah Brown, John Metchie III and others. The 26-year-old Skowronek was the Rams' seventh-round pick in 2021 and has mostly been limited to a role on special teams in his three years in the NFL. That will likely continue to be the case with his move to Houston, and he won't be on the fantasy radar at all. In his three years in the NFL in LA, Skowronek only had 58 receptions for 575 yards and one touchdown on 93 targets in 45 games (12 starts).
The Los Angeles Rams released wide receiver Ben Skowronek on Thursday, according to a source. The former seventh-round pick in 2021 out of Notre Dame had emerged into a team captain last year but also had a career-low eight receptions on 12 targets for 66 yards and his first career touchdown in 17 regular-season games (zero starts). The 26-year-old has mostly contributed on special teams in his three-year NFL career and will likely continue to do so wherever he winds up next. In his three years in LA, Skowronek caught 58 of his 93 targets for 575 receiving yards and just one touchdown in 45 games played (12 starts). He'll be off the fantasy radar wherever he lands next.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Ben Skowronek (hip) got in a full practice on Wednesday ahead of his team's Week 13 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. Skowronek injured his hip during Week 11 but he was able to play through the injury in a Week 12 win over the Arizona Cardinals. His ability to practice fully on Wednesday indicates that he is trending in the right direction heading into Week 13. Assuming he doesn't get downgraded on Thursday or Friday, it appears that Skowronek will be on the field in Week 13.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Ben Skowronek (Achilles) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He had been listed as questionable after logging limited practice sessions all week long. The 26-year-old is merely a depth option for Los Angeles and has no fantasy appeal.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Ben Skowronek (Achilles) is questionable for Week 7 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The third-year veteran was limited in practice all week managing an Achilles injury from Week 3. He has been active every week since, albeit in a very small role, seeing the field for nine total snaps and a single target over the last two weeks. Even without the injury, Skowronek is buried on the Rams' depth chart behind Cooper Kupp, Puka Nacua, and Tutu Atwell and should not be on fantasy rosters.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Ben Skowronek (Achilles) was a full participant during Thursday's practice. This is good news after Skowronek was limited during Wednesday's session. The 26-year-old suffered an Achilles injury in Week 3, but played in Week 4. The third-year wideout has only been targeted four times through the first four games this season. He's unlikely to get involved much with Cooper Kupp (hamstring) back in the mix.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Ben Skowronek (Achilles) was unable to practice on Thursday. This marks the second day in a row that Skowronek has missed due to a lingering Achilles issue. The third-year receiver saw some action with the team last year, but has been barely used in the passing game this season. So far, Skowronek has two receptions for 13 yards in three games. He has mainly been a special teams player and it'll probably stay that way. His availability probably won't have much of an impact for the Week 4 matchup versus the Indianapolis Colts.
Ben Skowronek Could Spend Most Of Season On Special Teams
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Ben Skowronek will "likely play more on special teams this season than in the offense," according to Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic. Even with Cooper Kupp (hamstring) potentially missing Week 1, Skowronek isn't expected to have much involvement in the offense. Instead, Van Jefferson, Tutu Atwell, and Puka Nacua will make up the top of the depth chart versus Seattle. Skowronek should be avoided in redraft and dynasty leagues.
Ben Skowronek Secures Two Catches In Preseason Loss
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Ben Skowronek played much better in Saturday's 34-17 preseason loss against the Las Vegas Raiders. While Skowronek did have just two catches for 25 receiving yards, he flashed his after-the-catch ability with an impressive 18-yard catch and run from Stetson Bennett. It will still be challenging for the third-year receiver to get real playing time during the regular season, as it is evident that Cooper Kupp, Van Jefferson, Tutu Atwell, and Puka Nacua are all ahead of Skowronek on the wide receiver depth chart. Regardless, he will continue to try and solidify himself a role in this offense as the regular season approaches.
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Ben Skowronek started and played the entirety of the first half in the team's preseason opening loss to the Chargers. Despite this, Skowronek was held to just two catches on three targets for seven yards. While he did start for the team last season, it is not looking like this will happen again, as the rest of the offensive starters sat out for Saturday's game. Skowronek is behind Cooper Kupp, Van Jefferson, and Tutu Atwell as of right now while being outperformed by Puka Nacua. He will look to get back on track and fight for a starting job as the season approaches.
