Steelers bring back wide receivers Scotty Miller and Ben Skowronek
Scotty Miller and Ben Skowronek are back for another go-around with the Pittsburgh SteelersMARCH 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
BEN SKOWRONEK
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69 YDS
5 REC
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Re-signs with Pittsburgh The Steelers re-signed Skowronek on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact 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 Steeler's regular-season finale. He'll work to remain healthy and carve out a greater role for 2025.
MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE
Sees little action 2024 Skowronek appeared in 10 regular-season games for the Steelers in 2024, making five catches (on five targets) for 69 yards.
Impact Skowronek's 10 appearances and five receptions were career lows since entering the league with the Rams in 2021. The Notre Dame product joined Pittsburgh's active roster in mid-September after failing to make the Texans' 53-man roster out of training camp. An early season shoulder injury forced an IR stint, and six missed games, while a hip injury late in the season was cause for another missed matchup. Skowronek is set to be an unrestricted free agent.
FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Full go for Wednesday Skowronek (hip) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Impact 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.
JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Opens week with limited practice Skowronek (hip) was a limited participant in practice Tuesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Skowronek missed last Wednesday's Week 17 game against Kansas City due to a hip issue, but head coach Mike Tomlin indicated Monday that the fourth-year wideout is expected to be back for Saturday's matchup versus the Bengals. A limited practice session to open the week opens the door for that to happen, and the wideout's participation level Wednesday and Thursday should provide further clarity. If he does suit up Saturday, Skowronek will likely take on his usual depth role among the Steelers' wide-receiver corps.
DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
On track to return for Week 18 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, Ala...
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones, Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. inactive for Christmas clash
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Won't play against Kansas City Skowronek (hip) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Chiefs, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers WR George Pickens returns to practice, hopeful to play against Chiefs
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DECEMBER 23, 2024 • TRIBLIVE.COM
The aching Steelers still control their destiny in the AFC North. Their grasp, however, is slipping
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Could have hard time on short week Skowronek (hip) could a hard time recovering on a short week, Missi Matthews of the Steelers' official site reports.
Impact Skowronek injured his hip in the first half of Saturday's game. He tallied two receptions on two targets for 25 yards prior to exiting the game with the injury. More clarity on his status of Wednesday's Christmas Day game will come in the next few days.
DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Joe Porter Jr., Ben Skowronek leave Steelers loss to Ravens because of injury BALTIMORE – Pittsburgh Steelers starting cornerback Joey Porter Jr. and depth wide receiver Ben Skowronek could not finish Saturday’s loss a...
DECEMBER 22, 2024 • TRIBLIVE.COM
Lamar Jackson and the Ravens draw even atop the AFC North, beating the 1st-place Steelers 34-17
Lamar Jackson threw three touchdown passes and Marlon Humphrey scored on a fourth-quarter interception return to help the Baltimore Ravens pull even with Pittsburgh atop the AFC No...DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back in Saturday's game Skowronek (hip) returned to Saturday's game at Baltimore, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Impact 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.
DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Injures hip Skowronek is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Steelers after suffering a hip injury.
Impact Skowronek surprisingly had two critical first-down receptions on Pittsburgh's lone first-quarter scoring drive. Expect Scotty Miller and Calvin Austin to see more snaps in Skowronek's absence.
DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Blocking, 'splash' on special teams help Ben Skowronek settle into role with Steelers Amidst the silliness of the Zoom-directed training at the height of the pandemic, Ben Skowronek jotted down something that his position coac...
DECEMBER 11, 2024 • TRIBLIVE.COM
Steelers QB Russell Wilson is spreading the wealth on offense
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Ready for action Skowronek is active for Sunday's game against the Commanders, Dale Lolley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Impact Skowronek was placed on injured reserve with a shoulder injury prior to Week 3, and he'll be set for his first appearance since. He'll primarily play on special teams and is very unlikely to make any impact as a pass catcher.
NOVEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers activate inside linebacker Tyler Matakevich, wide receiver Ben Skowronek The Pittsburgh Steelers got a special teams boost for Sunday’s game at the Washington Commanders with the activation of inside linebacker Ty...
NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • TRIBLIVE.COM
Activated off IR The Steelers activated Skowronek (shoulder) off injured reserve Saturday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
Impact 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.
NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers visit Washington looking to extend their best start since 2020
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Makes return to practice Skowronek (shoulder) participated at practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
Impact Skowronek has been on Pittsburgh's injured reserve list since he was signed due to a shoulder issue, but it now appears he could be approaching a return to the field. The Steelers have 21 days to activate him to their active roster before they'd have to keep him on IR for the rest of the season.
NOVEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Moves to IR after signing Skowronek (shoulder) was signed to the Steelers' 53-man roster, then placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
Impact Skowronek has been elevated from the practice squad for each of Pittsburgh's first two games but hasn't had much of a role in their 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.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with injury Skowronek is dealing with shoulder soreness Tuesday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
Impact 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 at receiver on their practice squad as well, if needed.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
