The Pittsburgh Steelers have elevated wide receiver Ben Skowronek from the practice squad to the 53-man roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos. The 27-year-old was elevated last week, too, but only played on special teams. Pittsburgh will rely on its running game and defense to win games this year, so there isn't much room for the Steelers' depth receivers to make a significant impact. Skowronek remains off the fantasy radar heading into Week 2.
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed wide receiver Ben Skowronek to their practice squad Friday, per Adam Schefter. Skowronek had made waves early on in camp as a part of the Houston Texans but missed time due to a leg injury and was ultimately cut by the team earlier this week. The 27-year-old was never given a full complement of snaps during his three seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, though he did perform admirably when given the opportunity. The former seventh-round pick should stand a better chance to crack the Steelers' active roster than he did buried in a deep Houston wide receiver room. With the regular season kicking off in just under a week, Pittsburgh will roll into their road opener against the Atlanta Falcons with George Pickens, Van Jefferson, and Calvin Austin III starting at wide receiver. Skowronek does not project to be a viable fantasy option, though this could be a situation to monitor with a thin corps in front of him.
Houston Texans wide receiver Ben Skowronek (leg) returned to practice this week after being out for around a week with a leg injury. The former Ram was impressing in the early goings of training camp according to reports, but he was unable to play in their latest preseason game due to the leg issue. Now that he's back in practice, he'll continue to compete to be a part of one of the deepest receiver corps in the league. Just to make the team as a depth option, he'll be battling with Robert Woods, John Metchie III, and Noah Brown. If Skowronek does make the team, he's not likely to be a viable fantasy option any time soon.
Houston Texans wide receiver Ben Skowronek has stood out so far in the early portions of training camp as he looks to earn a roster spot despite mostly working with the second-team offense. Skowronek is a long shot to have a substantial role in his first year in Houston if he even makes the team, but the 6-foot-3, 224-pounder has so far impressed on contested catches down the field. If the 27-year-old is competing with the likes of Noah Brown, Robert Woods and John Metchie III in a crowded receiving corps behind starters Stefon Diggs, Nico Collins and Tank Dell. The former seventh-rounder in 2021 has 58 total receptions for 575 yards and just one touchdown in 45 regular-season games (12 starts) in his three years in the NFL and isn't on the fantasy radar heading into the 2024 season.
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.
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