Steelers roster spotlight: Is Ben Skowronek fighting for his roster spot?
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Steelers roster spotlight: Is Ben Skowronek fighting for his roster spot?
Andrew Vasquez, Steelers Wire
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Ben Skowronek, the recipient of Aaron Rodgers' first touchdown pass as aPittsburgh Steeler, is a selfless player who offers solid special teams versatility. But his team-first attitude may not be enough to save him a roster spot in a few weeks.
From now until the start of the regular season, we atSteelersWire will be analyzing every player on the roster. Here's a look at Skowronek and what could be in store for his 2026 season.
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At a glance
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 224 pounds
Age: 29 years old
NFL experience: 6
Week 1:Sunday, Sept. 13, vs. Atlanta Falcons, 1:00 p.m. ET
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Week 2:Sunday, Sept. 20, at New England Patriots, 1:00 p.m. ET
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Week 3:Sunday, Sept. 27, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 1:00 p.m. ET
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Week 4:Thursday Night Football, Oct. 1, at Cleveland Browns, 8:15 p.m. ET
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Week 5:Sunday, Oct. 11, vs. Indianapolis Colts, 1:00 p.m. ET
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Week 6:Sunday, Oct. 18, at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1:00 p.m. ET
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Week 7:Sunday, Oct. 25, at New Orleans Saints, 9:30 a.m. ET (Paris)
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Week 8:Sunday, Nov. 1, vs. Cleveland Browns, 1:00 p.m. ET
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Week 9:Bye week
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Week 10:Sunday Night Football, Nov. 15, at Cincinnati Bengals, 8:20 p.m. ET
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Week 11:Sunday, Nov. 22, at Philadelphia Eagles, 4:25 p.m. ET
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Week 12:Friday, Nov. 27, vs. Denver Broncos, 3:00 p.m. ET (Black Friday Game)
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Week 13:Sunday Night Football, Dec. 6, vs. Houston Texans, 8:20 p.m. ET
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Week 14:Monday Night Football, Dec. 14, at Jacksonville Jaguars, 8:15 p.m. ET
(Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Week 15:Sunday, Dec. 20, vs. Baltimore Ravens, 1:00 p.m. ET
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Week 16:TBD, vs. Carolina Panthers, TBD
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Week 17:Sunday, Jan. 3, at Tennessee Titans, 1:00 p.m. ET
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Week 18:TBD, at Baltimore Ravens, TBD
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1/18
Steelers' 2026 schedule revealed: Opponents, dates, primetime games
Week 1:Sunday, Sept. 13, vs. Atlanta Falcons, 1:00 p.m. ET
(Brett Davis, Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
1/18
Steelers' 2026 schedule revealed: Opponents, dates, primetime games
Week 1:Sunday, Sept. 13, vs. Atlanta Falcons, 1:00 p.m. ET
(Brett Davis, Brett Davis-Imagn Images)
2/18
Steelers' 2026 schedule revealed: Opponents, dates, primetime games
Week 2:Sunday, Sept. 20, at New England Patriots, 1:00 p.m. ET
(Brian Fluharty, Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images)
3/18
Steelers experimenting with new position for massive tight end Darnell Washington
Week 3:Sunday, Sept. 27, vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 1:00 p.m. ET
(Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)
4/18
Steelers' 2026 schedule revealed: Opponents, dates, primetime games
Week 4:Thursday Night Football, Oct. 1, at Cleveland Browns, 8:15 p.m. ET
(Justin K. Aller, Getty Images)
5/18
Steelers' 2026 schedule revealed: Opponents, dates, primetime games
Week 5:Sunday, Oct. 11, vs. Indianapolis Colts, 1:00 p.m. ET
(Justin K. Aller, Getty Images)
6/18
Steelers' 2026 schedule revealed: Opponents, dates, primetime games
Week 6:Sunday, Oct. 18, at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1:00 p.m. ET
(Barry Reeger, Barry Reeger-Imagn Images)
7/18
Steelers' 2026 schedule revealed: Opponents, dates, primetime games
Week 7:Sunday, Oct. 25, at New Orleans Saints, 9:30 a.m. ET (Paris)
(SCOTT CLAUSE/USA TODAY Network, SCOTT CLAUSE/USA TODAY Network)
8/18
Steelers' 2026 schedule revealed: Opponents, dates, primetime games
Week 8:Sunday, Nov. 1, vs. Cleveland Browns, 1:00 p.m. ET
(Jeff Lange, Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
9/18
Steelers' 2026 schedule revealed: Opponents, dates, primetime games
Week 9:Bye week
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10/18
Takeaways from the Steelers 2026 regular-season schedule release
Week 10:Sunday Night Football, Nov. 15, at Cincinnati Bengals, 8:20 p.m. ET
(Sam Greene/The Enquirer, Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
11/18
Steelers' 2026 schedule revealed: Opponents, dates, primetime games
Week 11:Sunday, Nov. 22, at Philadelphia Eagles, 4:25 p.m. ET
(Bill Streicher, Bill Streicher-Imagn Images)
12/18
Steelers' 2026 schedule revealed: Opponents, dates, primetime games
Week 12:Friday, Nov. 27, vs. Denver Broncos, 3:00 p.m. ET (Black Friday Game)
(Ron Chenoy, Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images)
13/18
Former Steelers linebacker returns to Pittsburgh after UFL breakout
Week 13:Sunday Night Football, Dec. 6, vs. Houston Texans, 8:20 p.m. ET
(Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports)
14/18
Steelers' 2026 schedule revealed: Opponents, dates, primetime games
Week 14:Monday Night Football, Dec. 14, at Jacksonville Jaguars, 8:15 p.m. ET
(Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
15/18
Steelers' 2026 schedule revealed: Opponents, dates, primetime games
Week 15:Sunday, Dec. 20, vs. Baltimore Ravens, 1:00 p.m. ET
(Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images)
16/18
Steelers' 2026 schedule revealed: Opponents, dates, primetime games
Week 16:TBD, vs. Carolina Panthers, TBD
(Allison Lawhon, Imagn Images)
17/18
Steelers' 2026 schedule revealed: Opponents, dates, primetime games
Week 17:Sunday, Jan. 3, at Tennessee Titans, 1:00 p.m. ET
(Philip G. Pavely, Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports)
18/18
Steelers' 2026 schedule revealed: Opponents, dates, primetime games
Week 18:TBD, at Baltimore Ravens, TBD
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Career with the Steelers
Skowronek, who previously played with theLos Angeles Rams(2021-2023), signed to the Steelers' practice squad in 2024 but ultimately earned his way onto the 53-man roster thanks to his knack for special teams. In 2025, Skowronek's 21 special teams tackles led the Steelers and ranked fourth in the league.
What's next in 2026?
The Steelers, however, completely overhauled their wide receiver room this offseason and have a few special teams options at other positions that could take his place. Skowronek is extremely valuable to Pittsburgh's special teams unit, but unless he can take a step forward as a wide receiver in 2026, his future with the Steelers feels murky.
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