Los Angeles Rams helmet. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)One player’s tenure with the Los Angeles Rams has come to an end as NFL organizations continue to cut players from their offseason rosters.The Los Angeles Rams made an unexpected announcement on Thursday, even though they are not required to reduce their roster to 53 players until September. The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports that fourth-year receiver Ben Skowronek was let go by the organization.
Cutting Skowronek and $21,131 in dead money frees up $1,055,000 in cap space for Los Angeles, according to OverTheCap.
The 26-year-old was previously selected by the Rams in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame. He had a four-year rookie contract for $3.6 million going into its last year.
Skowronek was a seventh-round pick in 2021 and has played 45 games for Los Angeles in the last three seasons. In 2022, he made 11 starts, caught 39 catches for 376 yards, and scored one touchdown on the ground. It was his most outstanding season to date
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Last season, Skowornek not only made an offensive contribution but also captained the special teams. In 2023, he participated in 71% of the special teams snaps, a career-high, via ESPN.com.
This year, the Rams selected Texas wideout Jordan Whittington in the sixth round of the draft, endangering Skowronek’s employment. This offseason, they also re-signed Tyler Johnson and Demarcus Robinson, so they have an abundance of wide receiver depth.
Los Angeles Rams Had Surprising 2023 Season
Los Angeles Rams huddle (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)The Rams were one of the NFL’s biggest surprises in 2023, thanks mainly to an outstanding rookie class.One season away from a terrible 5-12 record, the Los Angeles Rams made a wild card place in the playoffs after an unexpected 10-7 season in 2023.
BREAKING: Los Angeles Rams, Houston Texans Agree To Notable Trade Involving Wide Receiver
Rams and Texans (Photos via Getty Images)On Thursday, it was initially reported that the Los Angeles Rams would be cutting wide receiver Ben Skowronek. Hours later, things changed drastically.Instead, the Rams will be sending him to the AFC South.
The Houston Texans added to their receiving corps Thursday by acquiring Ben Skowronek from the Los Angeles Rams, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network further added that the Rams and the Texans will swap their 6th and 7th-round draft picks in 2026.
Skowronek, a seventh-round selection in 2021, spent three seasons with the Rams, catching 58 catches for 575 yards and one touchdown.
Skowronek was moved down the depth chart in the 2023 season by Cooper Kupp’s comeback from a hamstring injury and Puka Nacua’s rise to prominence. Despite playing in all 17 games, he only received 12 targets, far fewer than the 61 targets he received in 2022.
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Skowronek will now go from not being utilized much by the Rams to joining an offense with just as many options at wide receiver.
Nico Collins and Tank Dell combined for 2,006 receiving yards, but their overall outstanding performance did not prevent Houston from dealing for four-time Pro Bowler Stefon Diggs this offseason.
Whether he’s operating between the tackles or working from the outside Skowronek’s run-blocking is the skill that might have landed him in Houston.
Los Angeles Rams WR Corp Starting To Take Shape After Surprise 2023 Season
Los Angeles Rams (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)The Rams shocked everybody last year by having a great year that led to a playoff berth.
The team traded wide receiver Ben Skowronek as the move helped the WR room take shape. It clears the way for former Texas Longhorns wide receiver Jordan Whittington, who will likely take over that spot as a key special team member and wide receiver 4 for the team.
