Steelers Elevating Veteran Receiver From Practice Squad For Clash With Broncos

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be looking for their second win of the season on Sunday against a young Denver Broncos team.

Pittsburgh is favored in the contest but it still has some question marks. Justin Fields is expected to be under center for the second straight game and that should bode well for the Steelers. He now will have a full week of preparation under his belt for the matchup and that should lead to a solid performance.

The Steelers also are elevating another offensive weapon from the practice squad for him to work with. Pittsburgh is elevating receiver Ben Skowronek, according to Sports Illustrated’s Noah Strackbein.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have made a move prior to leaving for their Week 2 matchup with the Denver Broncos, elevating wide receiver Ben Skowronek from the practice squad, the team announced,” Strackbein said. “The Steelers have added Skowronek to the active/inactive roster, allowing him to play in the game and the revert to the practice squad without passing through waivers. This is the second time the Steelers have elevated Skowronek, giving them one elevation left before they’d have to sign him to the 53-man roster.”

Pittsburgh should have a solid chance to take down the Broncos on Sunday. Adding Skowronek may not make a massive difference to the overall contest, but he is a four-year veteran with plenty of experience under his belt so he should help in some way.

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