With Justin Fields set to start his second game in a row for the Steelers, the team has added some more depth at wide receiver with Ben Skowronek now available.
The Steelers confirmed this morning that Skowronek had been elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday’s game against the Broncos.
Skowronek will return to the practice squad following the game, but given that he was also promoted for Week One, the Steelers may soon make him a permanent member of the 53-man roster.
Skowronek was picked in the seventh round by the Rams in 2021 and spent three seasons with them until being traded to the Texans in May. He did not make the Texans’ roster and instead joined the Steelers’ practice squad.
Skowronek didn’t play offense last week, but he did earn 11 special teams snaps.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are slated to start quarterback Justin Fields for the second consecutive game in Week 2.
Fields shared a statement on Instagram before the road game against the Denver Broncos. It continued: “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” Fields also added, “1-0,” following the quote.
This post quickly went viral on social media, with fans, teammates, and athletes commenting and expressing their support.
“🔋🔋🔋,” Steelers’ edge rusher T.J. Watt replied. Linebacker Patrick Queen said, “Let them know 2!!” Fellow Steelers LB Mark Robinson responded with “Yessirrr 🔥,” among other Pittsburgh comments.
From outside the organization, Detroit Lions running back and former Chicago Bears teammate David Montgomery made a well-liked comment: “They hate to see you evolve!! “I knew it was inevitable 🤍🤍🤍.”
Bears backup quarterback Tyson Bagent responded to Fields with a handful of “🔥” emojis.
Finally, veteran NBA point guard Nate Robinson tweeted, “Keep your chin up, young fella; it’s your time to shine!! “God bless your game, bro.”
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