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Steelers WR Ben Skowronek returns to practice
Pittsburgh could get some wide receiver depth back ahead of a big AFC North matchup vs. the Browns
Ben Skowronek
WR · PIT · 29 yrs · exp 5 · Notre Dame
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Steelers list Rico Dowdle, DeShon Elliott as questionable
The Steelers planned to have a walkthrough at Stade de France after arriving in Paris on Friday morning, but bad weather scrapped those plans and they’ll hold their final practice ahead of Sunday’s game against the Saints on Saturday. The team still had to issue injury designations for the game, however, and that report shows a pair of players have been listed as questionable. Running back Rico Dowdle (knee) and safety DeShon Elliott (knee) drew those designations. Elliott has been designated for return from injured reserve, so the team will need to activate him by Saturday afternoon in order for him to play. They have open spots on the 53-man roster, so that move would not require any corresponding cut. Linebacker T.J. Watt has no designation after being added to the injury report with a calf issue on Thursday. Watt was limited in that practice, but the team said he would have been a full participant on Friday and head coach Mike McCarthy said he does not expect the injury to impact Watt’s availability. Wide receiver Ben Skowronek (calf) and cornerback Brandin Echols (hamstring) were ruled out before the Steelers left for France
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Steelers rule out CB Brandin Echols, WR Ben Skowronek for Paris trip
Both Echols and Skowronek are sidelined for the Saints game, while other key players are limited or resting
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Steelers rule out CB Brandin Echols, WR Ben Skowronek for Paris trip
The Steelers have ruled out cornerback Brandin Echols (hamstring) and wide receiver Ben Skowronek (calf) for Sunday's game against the Saints
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Steelers face tough decisions on T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith as NFL trade deadline looms
The Steelers may also be looking to upgrade at wide receiver amid injuries to Michael Pittman Jr., Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek in recent weeks
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Steelers to sign WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling to practice squad
The Steelers are re-signing veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Mike DeFabo of TheAthletic.com reports. Valdes-Scantling, 31, will join the practice squad. The Chargers released Valdes-Scantling over the weekend. In five games with the Steelers last season, Valdes-Scantling caught 10 passes for 80 yards and a touchdown. The Packers drafted him in 2018, Mike McCarthy’s final season in Green Bay, and Valdes-Scantling played four seasons with Aaron Rodgers. Valdes-Scantling caught 123 passes for 2,153 yards and 13 touchdowns in his time with Rodgers there. The Steelers are without three of their top five wideouts. Michael Pittman Jr. (foot) is on injured reserve until at least Week 10; Roman Wilson (finger) is on injured reserve until at least Week 11; and Ben Skowronek is dealing with a calf injury
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DK Metcalf is questionable for Sunday after missing practice with an illness
Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf’s status for Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers is in some doubt. Metcalf did not practice on Friday due to an illness and the Steelers listed him as questionable to play on their final injury report of Week 6. Metcalf has 19 catches for 225 yards on the season. The change in status comes at a time when the Steelers are already thin at receiver. Roman Wilson (finger) and Ben Skowronek (calf) were ruled out earlier this week and Michael Pittman Jr. is on injured reserve. Metcalf’s illness means rookies Germie Bernard and Kaden Wetjen are the only healthy wideouts on the 53-man roster. The Steelers also listed defensive tackle Keeanu Benton (ankle), cornerback Jamel Dean (ankle), running back Rico Dowdle (toe), and cornerback Jalen Ramsey (wrist) as questionable. Benton and Dowdle were both full participants in Friday’s practice. Safety DeShon Elliott (knee) will not be activated from injured reserve for Sunday’s game
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Darnell Washington Could See Additional Looks in Week 6
Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington could see an expanded role in Week 6 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Aaron Rodgers Remains on Fantasy Radar in Week 6
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has thrown three touchdown passes in three straight games and will look to maintain that streak in Week 6 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Tampa Bay has been solid defensively so far this season, holding opposing quarterbacks to the ninth-fewest fantasy points per contest. The Buccaneers are also one of just seven teams allowing fewer than 300 yards of offense per game through five weeks. Given the difficult matchup and the fact that Pittsburgh is thin at wide receiver, with Michael Pittman Jr. (foot), Roman Wilson (finger), and Ben Skowronek (calf) all inactive, Rodgers isn't necessarily set up for success in this one. Nonetheless, Tampa Bay has been significantly tougher against the run, so it would not be surprising to see Rodgers attempt 35-plus passes for the fourth time this year. The health of DK Metcalf (illness) will be worth monitoring heading into Sunday, but assuming he plays, Rodgers should be viewed as a viable streaming option and high-end QB2 in Week 6
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Aaron Rodgers on injuries at wide receiver: I have a lot of trust in our options
The Steelers are heading into Week 6 short on healthy wide receivers. Michael Pittman is on injured reserve and the team is set to be without Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek as well when they take the field in Tampa this Sunday. That leaves three wideouts on the active roster, although rookie Kaden Wetjen has yet to play an offensive snap yet this season. The team has three more wideouts on the practice squad and quarterback Aaron Rodgers expressed his faith in Brandon Smith, Brandon Johnson, and Isaiah Hodgins while discussing the team’s options on Wednesday. “I have a lot of trust in those guys,” Rodgers said, via the team’s website. “I’ve always been a fan of Brandon Johnson; he had his locker right next to mine last year and we had some great conversations. He’s played and played well when he’s gotten opportunities. Obviously, I know B. Smith from New York and I’m a big believer in him. And then Isaiah was here with us last year, then went to New York and made a bunch of plays. I like those guys a lot.” The Steelers’ ability to weather the injuries should be helped by how Rodgers uses all of the available targets. Running back Jaylen Warren and tight end Pat Freiermuth are tied with DK Metcalf for the team lead in catches while tight end Darnell Washington has also been used frequently in the passing game
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Jalen Ramsey out of Steelers practice, Jamel Dean limited
Jalen Ramsey and Jamel Dean were both on the Steelers' injury report for Week 6, with Ramsey not practicing due to a wrist injury and Dean limited in practice
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Steelers will be without Roman Wilson, Ben Skowronek vs. Buccaneers
Steelers without two WRs vs. Bucs
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Report: Steelers WR Roman Wilson is expected to miss time with finger injury
Roman Wilson expected to miss time due to finger injury
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Roman Wilson (finger) ruled out for Week 6
Roman Wilson and Ben Skowronek miss Week 6, weakening Steelers' WR corps
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Steelers rule out WRs Roman Wilson, Ben Skowronek
Steelers rule out WRs Roman Wilson, Ben Skowronek for the rest of today's game
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Steelers rule out WRs Roman Wilson, Ben Skowronek
The Steelers have ruled out two wide receivers for the rest of today’s game. Roman Wilson dislocated a finger, and Ben Skowronek has a calf injury. Neither will return. Their injuries leave only DK Metcalf, Germie Bernard, Brandon Smith and Kaden Wetjen available for the final quarter and a half. Michael Pittman went on injured reserve this week with a foot injury. Wilson had one target before leaving before the end of the first half. Steelers running back Jaylen Warren scored his second touchdown of the day on a 50-yard run, giving Pittsburgh a 24-16 lead over the Colts with 7:06 remaining in the third quarter. Warren has 68 yards rushing and 81 receiving. His first touchdown was an 80-yard catch-and-run. Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt returned after being poked in the eye in the first half
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Aaron Rodgers' legendary secret language: How the Steelers' Google Doc of roughly 75 hand signals sets bar for NFL cat-and-mouse game
Aaron Rodgers' complex hand signal system, with over 75 signals, is a benchmark for NFL quarterbacks, leaving opponents to decipher meaning and decoys
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Ben Skowronek — Questionable
Sleeper status change for Ben Skowronek (7757). Before: status=Active, injury_status=—. After: status=Active, injury_status=Questionable
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Steelers rookie QB Drew Allar exceeds expectations in NFL debut vs. Packers
Steelers rookie quarterback Drew Allar had an impressive NFL debut against the Green Bay Packers, exceeding expectations by throwing for two touchdowns and rushing for another, while completing 10 of 13 passes for 153 yards and a 154.8 passer rating. He outperformed second-year quarterback Will Howard, who also saw significant playing time
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8 standouts from Day 9 of Detroit Lions training camp
Eight Detroit Lions players stood out on Day 9 of training camp
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