Ben Skowronek seemingly became expendable when the Los Angeles Rams drafted Jordan Whittington in the sixth round, adding a good blocker and special teams player to the roster.
Could Rams trade for a wide receiver after moving on from Ben Skowronek The Los Angeles Rams made the surprise decision on Thursday afternoon to trade wide receiver Ben Skowronek for a swap of late-round draft picks in 2026.
The Los Angeles Rams are moving forward this season with a retooled offense featuring Matthew Stafford’s return at quarterback plus the addition of national championship winner Blake Corum in the backfield.
In 2022, Ben Skowronek emerged for the Los Angeles Rams as a solid receiving option, starting 11 games for the team. In 2023, however, his role was reduced immensely with the emergence of rookie Puka Nacua as well as an increased role for Tutu Atwell.
C.J. Stroud is getting another weapon to throw to next season.
Another day, and another wide receiver had some speculation connected to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Los Angeles Rams were set to release wide receiver Ben Skowronek on Thursday after they drafted Jordan Whittington in the NFL Draft and added other pieces to that room throughout the offseason.
As would have been the case by waiving the former seventh-rounder, this transaction will create just over $1M in cap savings for the Rams.
Another day, and another wide receiver hits the open market. The Los Angeles Rams released wide receiver Ben Skowronek on Thursday after they drafted Jordan Whittington in the NFL Draft and added other pieces to that room throughout the offseason.
The Rams made the surprising decision to part ways with one of their former draft picks and 2023 team captains on Thursday.
The 26-year-old was a team captain in 2023, but this move will bring an end to his Rams tenure.
The 26-year-old developed a reputation as a special teams ace since being chosen by Los Angeles in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
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