The Pittsburgh Steelers stuffed their open roster spot left by LB Tyler Matakevich being positioned on injured reserve by signing WR Ben Skowronek from their follow squad to their 53-man roster. That’s based on the official league transactions sheet issued by the NFL every thought.
Surprisingly, Skowronek’s signing wasn’t introduced by the staff as they made a flurry of roster strikes on Tuesday. The staff introduced transferring Matakevich to injured reserve after he sustained a hamstring damage in Week 2’s win over the Denver Broncos. Additionally they introduced a number of follow squad signings, together with bringing again CB James Pierre. The transfer doesn’t present up on the team web site’s checklist of transactions, both.
However assuming the sheet is correct, Skowronek is formally a part of the Lively/Inactive roster. The transfer comes as little shock contemplating he’s used two of his follow squad elevations. NFL guidelines state a participant can’t be elevated greater than thrice in a single season.
Initially signed to the follow squad after being waived by the Houston Texans this summer season, Skowronek has served because the Steelers’ beginning gunner in each common season video games. He made an influence in Sunday’s win in opposition to the Broncos, drawing two penalties and making a sort out on Corliss Waitman’s remaining punt of the day. He additionally acquired some taking part in time on offense, logging six snaps. He was not focused.
A seventh spherical decide of the Los Angeles Rams in 2021, Skowronek has appeared in 47 profession video games with 12 begins. In 2022, he caught 39 passes for 376 yards and scored his first NFL landing in 2023, although he completed the yr with solely eight receptions. The Rams traded him to the Texans in Might and in a crowded receiver room, he was waived throughout cutdowns.
Whereas on the Steelers’ 53-man roster, Skowronek will resume his function as a gunner and bit-time offensive participant. Mike Tomlin did point out he’s coping with a shoulder damage suffered in opposition to Denver however the truth he’s being promoted is a constructive signal for his availability in Week 3’s residence opener in opposition to the Los Angeles Chargers.
