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Ben Skowronek: Added to Steelers' practice squad
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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Ben Skowronek: Gets let go
Skowronek was waived by the Texans on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC Houston reports.
Skowronek was acquired via a trade in May after three years with the Rams. The Notre Dame product impressed early in camp, but ultimately wasn't able to earn a spot in Houston's deep wide receiver corps.
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Texans' Ben Skowronek: Returns to practice
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
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: Shut out Friday
Skowronek did not catch either of two targets in Friday's 20-12 preseason win over Pittsburgh.
Skowronek was showcased mostly in the second half and both targets were thrown by fourth-string quarterback Tim Boyle. The 27-year-old wideout is vying for one of the final spots on the depth chart. His primary competitors are Xavier Hutchinson, John Metchie and Noah Brown (shoulder).
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Texans' Ben Skowronek: Trio of catches in team debut
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
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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Ben Skowronek: Time up with Rams
The Rams are slated to waive Skowronek, Dianna Russini of The Athletic reports.
Skowronek, a 2021 seventh-round pick, finished his third season with the Rams with a career-low 66 receiving yards across 17 appearances, while mostly contributing on special teams. The soon-to-be 27-year-old is versatile enough to line up in a variety of roles on offense, so it's a bit of a surprise to see him be cut before training camp. He figures to resurface in a depth role elsewhere in the league.
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Texans' Ben Skowronek: Houston swoops in for trade
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: Diminished role in 2023
Skowronek recorded eight catches for 66 yards and a touchdown and rushed twice for nine yards during the 2023 regular season.
Skowronek's third year on the Rams was mostly spent as a special-teams mainstay, as Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp and Demarcus Robinson emerged as the leading targets for Matthew Stafford at wideout, with Tutu Atwell and Van Jefferson (before being traded to Atlanta) making up the second tier. Skowronek has one year left on his rookie contract, and he'll likely continue his role as a gadget player capable of lining up in a variety of roles -- including fullback -- on offense and as a trusted special-teams performer. However, neither role is likely to translate to much from a fantasy perspective.
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Rams' Ben Skowronek: Good to go versus Washington
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
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
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: Could miss practice
Head coach Sean McVay told reporters Monday that Skowronek has "ankle and some back issues" that could keep him out of Wednesday's practice, Stu Jackson of the Rams' official site reports.
Skowronek played 34 snaps on Sunday -- five on offense and 29 on special teams -- and did not record any stats. His practice participation after Wednesday will provide a better indication as to his availability for Week 15 against the Commanders. Skowronek has six catches on 10 targets for 44 yards and a touchdown in 13 games this season.
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Rams' Ben Skowronek: Season-high usage in victory
Skowronek caught two of three targets for 12 yards during Sunday's 36-19 victory against the Browns.
With the Rams receiving corps going through a modicum of injuries over the past few weeks, Skowronek has enjoyed a slight uptick in snaps on offense alongside his usual role on special teams, culminating with a season-high 24 snaps in Sunday's contest. While fantasy relevance is still a reach given the huge target shares demanded by Puka Nacua, Cooper Kupp and Kyren Williams, all three have been nursing injuries throughout the entirety of the season, giving Skowronek, Demarcus Robinson and Austin Trammell some hope of a breakthrough. The Rams offense may find the sledding significantly more difficult in Week 14, however, as the vaunted (and rested) Ravens defense lays in wait.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-3, 224 lbs |
| Birthplace: Indianapolis, IN |
| Age: 27 |
| School: Notre Dame |
| Experience: 4 |