Pittsburgh Steelers injured WR returns to practice

PITTSBURGH – Ben Skowronek, whom the Pittsburgh Steelers picked up this offseason to help with their wide receiver room, returned to practice today after a shoulder injury that has sidelined him since September 18. The team announced that they have officially opened his 21-day window from injured reserve.

Skowronek played the first two games of the season for the Steelers before being sidelined. He didn’t record any stats before moving to IR. Initially, Skowronek was on the practice squad just before he was cut from the 53-man roster. He was elevated for the first two games of the season.

Now, Skowronek has returned to practice with the team following the addition of former New York Jets Mike Williams to the team.

With 575 yards and a touchdown over three years with the Rams, Skowronek provides more depth to a team that lacks significant wide receiver depth even after the addition of Williams to the roster.

The Steelers now have 21 days to decide whether or not to activate him to the active roster. If it is not selected to be added to the grid he will remain on the injured/reserve roster for the rest of the season.

The return to practice is a good sign for Skowronek and the team, but they could keep him on the injured list if he isn’t 100% so another player can take the roster spot.

Steelers fans can now feel a little better about the state of their offense thanks to Calvin’s resurgence Austin and George Pickens, as well as the addition of Williams.

With the Steelers entering their toughest stretch of the schedule and all their divisional opponents remaining, they will need as much help as possible down the stretch.

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