Pittsburgh Steelers Promote WR Ben Skowronek To 53-Man Roster

The Pittsburgh Steelers have made an interesting decision, as they promoted Wide Receiver Ben Skowronek from the practice squad to the active roster. The move creates an implication that Skowronek earned himself a place of importance with the team, given the lack of any sign that the Steelers are going to suddenly start finding ways to become injury-free. Here's everything you need to know about how this plays out for both Skowronek and the Steelers.

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Background and Performance Of Ben Skowronek

Ben Skowronek's journey to an active roster with the Pittsburgh Steelers has been nothing short of a meandering path. Drafted in the seventh round, Skowronek spent some time with the Los Angeles Rams before showing the world just what he may be capable of by hauling in 39 passes for 376 yards last season. A new home found him last offseason as he ended up traded to the Houston Texans; he was cut there late in training camp. But that's exactly what the Steelers found, as his skills drew their attention initially to the practice squad spot and now a promotion into the active roster.

While with the Pittsburgh Steelers during his first stint, Skowronek was mainly involved with special teams. He played all 11 snaps during the opening game of the season as a special teams contributor. This means that though the new signee may not be at his best contribution to the team in the offensive plays, the special teams are an essential contribution from him. In a promotion, the Steelers would surely look at boosting his participation to maximize his potential.

Just when the Steelers are getting some injury issues, the promotional boost to Skowronek happens. Rookie Roman Wilson, the third-round draft choice at wide receiver, has been dealing with an ankle injury, and limited practice this week has only given him minimal room for the wider open door for Skowronek. This step gives the Steelers more depth at wide receiver, which is needed to get the season underway.

Effect On The Pittsburgh Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers will have plenty of things to contend with, starting with Skowronek's promotion and, more importantly, the mystery surrounding Wilson. With Ben Skowronek brought from the practice squad to the active roster, it is as if the team trusts his potential output and would much like to get him some more playing time. On the other side, their quarterback situation will be watched closely because that will determine them greatly in performance and game strategy.

He seems to be gaining enough importance in the Steelers' active roster, though he was part of the Rams for much of his earlier games. His inputs to the team currently are in special teams, and because of other player injuries and the doubt that surrounds Russell Wilson's availability for some matches, Skowronek may end up being more important this season. At such a time, Skowronek's input and preparedness may be instrumental in determining success for this season.

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Article originally written by Laiba R