Steelers braced for Browns clash with key players sidelined

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 21:45 · Archive

Steelers receiver Ben Skowronek is questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns after missing two games with a calf injury.

The Pittsburgh Steelers will face the Cleveland Browns on Sunday with several key players either unavailable or uncertain. Receiver Ben Skowronek is questionable to play after missing the past two games with a calf injury. He was a limited participant in practice Friday for the third day in a row, according to the league injury report.

Defensive backs Brandin Echols and Doneiko Slaughter have been ruled out for the game after both sustained hamstring injuries and missed practice all week. Echols also sat out the Steelers' previous game in Paris. Outside linebacker Alex Highsmith, who suffered a groin injury, practised fully and carries no injury designation, meaning he is expected to play.

Skowronek's possible return would provide relief to a receiving corps already depleted by injuries. Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson are on injured reserve with foot and finger injuries respectively. The team elevated practice squad players Brandon Smith and Brandon Johnson to the game-day roster for last week's game to cover the shortage at receiver.

Skowronek, a six-year professional primarily known as a special teams contributor, has three receptions for 32 yards and a touchdown this season. Over his career, he has caught 70 passes for 745 yards and three touchdowns, with the majority of his production coming during his first three seasons with the Los Angeles Rams.

How it is being reported

• Steelers rule out two cornerbacks, add two wide receivers for Browns gameThe Pittsburgh Steelers have made a few roster moves the day before their game against the Cleveland Browns.PennLive · 31 Oct, 21:32
• Steelers WR Ben Skowronek questionable vs. Browns; 2 defensive backs ruled outPittsburgh Steelers receiver Ben Skowronek is questionable to play Sunday against the Cleveland Browns after missing the past two games with a calf injury.TribLIVE · 30 Oct, 20:02
• Alex Highsmith will play against the Browns; Steelers receiver Ben Skowronek is questionablePittsburgh Post-Gazette · 30 Oct, 19:30

In this story: Pittsburgh Steelers · Cleveland Browns · Ben Skowronek · Alex Highsmith · Brandin Echols · Doneiko Slaughter · Michael Pittman Jr. · Roman Wilson

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