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 Steeler's regular-season finale. He'll work to remain healthy and carve out a greater role for 2025.
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ACTIVELatest Ben Skowronek news
Team
Pittsburgh Steelers
Birthdate
6/27/1997 (27)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'3", 224 lbs
Draft Info
2021: Rd 7; Pk (LA)
Birthplace
Indianapolis, IN, USA
Position
WR
College
Notre Dame
Experience
4 seasons
Career History
Pittsburgh Steelers
2024-Present
(1 season)
Houston Texans
2024-2024
(1 season)
Los Angeles Rams
2021-2024
(3 seasons)
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 Steeler's regular-season finale. He'll work to remain healthy and carve out a greater role for 2025.
Maatta logged an assist in Thursday's 6-1 win over the Wild. Maatta has gotten on the scoresheet in consecutive games for the third time this season with an assist in each of the last two contests. He has yet to stretch a streak to three games in 2024-25. He's at 14 points, 52 shots on net, 108 blocked shots and a plus-8 rating across 57 appearances between Utah and Detroit this season. Maatta is playing in a bottom-four role on paper, though he has the defensive chops to handle heavier minutes based on the game situation.
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.
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.
Skowronek (hip) was a limited participant in practice Tuesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.