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    Skowronek (leg) will not return to Week 5

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    Ben Skowronek has been ruled out for Week 5 against the Colts with a calf injury.

    There hasn’t been a lot of word on what happened to Skowronek. He went into the blue medical tent in the second quarter to have his leg looked at and then headed into the locker room. When the Steelers returned the kickoff to start the second half, Skowronek, who is a key special teamer, was not on the field. He was ruled out shortly after. With Michael Pittman Jr. already out, the Steelers are getting a little thin with their wide receiver depth.
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    Skowronek is not fantasy-relevant and should not be picked up in 12-team formats. His potential return provides Aaron Rodgers with a trusted target. Skowronek also serves as a reliable run blocker.
  • PIT Wide Receiver #15
    Ruled out on Thursday before traveling, Skowronek probably has a real chance to get back in Week 8. With Marquez Valdes-Scantling now on the roster, Skowronek has likely lost whatever desperation fantasy value he might have had either way.
  • PIT Wide Receiver #15
    We weren’t exactly worried about Skowronek siphoning many targets away, but with him out of the pecking order entirely Germie Bernard should be a wheels-up WR3 for Week 6 now that both Skowronek and Roman Wilson have been ruled out.
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    It was a play-action pass where Skowronek went against the flow of the defense and it almost operated like a screen, with Steelers receivers blocking downfield to create an easy crease for the 28-year-old receiver. Skowronek doesn’t need to be chased in fantasy leagues after only playing 10 of 53 snaps for the Steelers in this one. He’s operating more-or-less in a timeshare for Pittsburgh’s third receiver role with Roman Wilson.
  • PIT Wide Receiver #15
    Skowronek caught five passes for 69 yards with the Steelers last season while playing in a very limited role. Skowronek’s 46 routes run and five targets marked the second fewest amongst any receiver on the team in 2024. A good blocker and willing special teamer, Skowronek probably has an inside track to a roster spot even if what he does isn’t worthy of fantasy interest.
  • PIT Wide Receiver #15
    Skowronek was involved early, catching both targets for 25 yards, but departed early in the second quarter with a hip injury and was deemed questionable to return by the team. Already shorthanded at wide receiver due to the continued absence of George Pickens, it will be up to Calvin Austin, Van Jefferson, and Mike Williams to step up for a team fighting to clinch the AFC North against their great division rivals.
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    The team also elevated Skowronek in Week 1, but he wasn’t a factor against the Falcons and shouldn’t be one this week either. If anything, it’s likely not a good sign for the chances that rookie WR Roman Wilson makes his NFL debut this weekend. Skowronek will have most of his value of special teams this weekend.
  • PIT Wide Receiver #15
    Skowronek should fill a depth role on offense while contributing to special teams and is not in the fantasy discussion for Week 1 barring injury. The elevation likely has a lot to do with rookie Roman Wilson’s absence for Sunday for a team lacking in depth at the wide receiver position.
  • PIT Running Back #30
    Scott was let go by the Rams during final roster cutdowns and now lands with the Steelers. The veteran running back won’t be threatening for offensive snaps any time soon but could earn a look as a returner if somebody were to miss time with an injury. In addition to Scott, the Steelers also signed wide receivers Ben Skowronek and Brandon Johnson to the practice squad.
  • FA Wide Receiver #26
    Skowronek signed with the Texans earlier this offseason after spending the first three years of his career with the Rams. The former seventh-round pick has caught 58 passes for 575 yards and one touchdown in his career and can be used both outside and in the slot. Skowronek also has valuable special teams experience and could find himself on another roster in the near future. The Texans also waived/released DT McTelvin Agim, LB Tarique Barnes, EDGE Solomon Byrd, WR Quintez Cephus, OG Dieter Eiselen, EDGE Malik Fisher, EDGE Ali Gaye, FB Troy Hairston, DT Marcus Harris, WR Johnny Johnson III, CB Troy Pride, RB J.J. Taylor, LB Max Tooley and OT Kilian Zierer.

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    Michael Wilson (ribs) was limited in Wednesday’s practice.

    Wilson was on the practice field wearing a non-contact jersey on Wednesday. He is dealing with a rib injury, presumably suffered in the Cardinals’ Week 7 loss to the Broncos. He will be limited as long as he wears the non-contact jersey and ideally finishes the week without it in order to play in Week 8 against the Cowboys. Kendrick Bourne suddenly becomes the WR1 if Wilson cannot go.
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    Tyler Allgeier (toe) did not practice Wednesday.

    Allgeier popped up on the injury report with a toe issue as rookie Jeremiyah Love (ankle) returned to practice in a limited fashion. Though we don’t know the severity of Allgeier’s injury, it may be worth keeping Bam Knight rostered despite Love’s return. If Allgeier cannot play in Week 8 against the Cowboys, Knight will get another week of fantasy viability.
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    Jihaad Campbell (hamstring/quad) did not participate in Wednesday’s walkthrough practice.

    Campbell came out of the Eagles’ Week 7 loss to the Cowboys dealing with hamstring and quad injuries. He starts out the week as an estimated DNP. Campbell will likely need to practice in some capacity in order to play Week 8 against the Commanders.
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    DeVonta Smith (hamstring) did not participate in Wednesday’s walkthrough practice.

    Both Smith and Dontayvion Wicks (ankle) were estimated DNPs for the Eagles’ walkthrough. Both players missed Week 7 against the Cowboys and start off on the wrong side of questionable to open Week 8. Smith and Wicks will need to at least get a limited practice session in before they can be considered as potential fantasy options against the Commanders. With Britain Covey (knee) also DNP, the receiving corps is sparse. If neither can go, Darius Cooper and Hollywod Brown get a boost from the WR group while TE Dallas Goedert becomes the No. 1 pass-catcher in the Eagles offense.
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    Saquon Barkley (hamstring/back) did not participate in Wednesday’s walkthrough practice.

    Barkley was predictably a non-participant after re-aggravating his hamstring injury and additionally injuring his back in Week 7 against the Cowboys. Despite the injuries, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Barkley said his hamstring “came out great” and he doesn’t believe his back will keep him out. With every other Eagles running back suffering long-term injuries, Barkley is attempting to gut out his injury issues. Given his re-aggravation last week, it is well within the range of outcomes for Barkley to see limited snaps in Week 8 against the Commanders. His motivation to play makes us think he is on track to be active on Sunday but Barkley is a risky RB2 as he deals with injuries.
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    Javon Kinlaw (knee) did not practice Wednesday.

    Kinlaw is dealing with a knee issue. Commanders head coach Dan Quinn said Wednesday it will “likely be tough” for the 29-year-old defensive tackle to play Sunday. We can expect Kinlaw to be on the wrong side of questionable for Week 8 against the Eagles.
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    Stefon Diggs (hand/hamstring/rest) did not practice Wednesday.

    Commanders head coach Dan Quinn already said Diggs won’t practice Wednesday, so this is not a surprise. Quinn also confirmed the veteran will return to practice Thursday and the additional rest designation should stave off concerns of Diggs dealing with a long-term injury. He should be in the WR3/FLEX mix for Week 8 against the Eagles. Also not practicing for the Commanders was TE John Bates (shoulder).
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    Treylon Burks (foot) was limited in Wednesday’s practice.

    Burks was limited due to a foot injury; this is notable with the Commanders coming out of a bye week. With Terry McLaurin out for the season, Burks has the opportunity to earn an increased role in the receiving corps. Fantasy managers don’t need to roster the 26-year-old yet, but Dyami Brown and Antonio Williams could see a boost in targets if Burks sits out Week 8 against the Eagles.
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    George Pickens (shoulder/hamstring) was limited in Wednesday’s walkthrough practice.

    Pickens played through a minor shoulder injury last week, but the hamstring designation is new. He was still a limited practice participant, indicating neither injury should be an issue for his Week 8 status. Meanwhile, WR/KR KaVontae Turpin (ribs) was an estimated DNP in practice after not playing last week. The Cowboys may be missing Turpin again as a kick returner and gadget player on offense, but Pickens should still be the WR2 for Sunday against the Cardinals.
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    Jalen Carter said he “probably won’t be 100-percent this year” due to a wrist injury.

    Carter has been dealing with a wrist injury since the beginning of the season, playing through it for the last seven weeks. He will continue to play through it, though the Eagles defensive tackle admits the wrist won’t be fully healed this season.