Rams trade receiver Ben Skowronek to Houston Texans

The Rams, preparing to capitalize on their unexpected playoff appearance last season, continued to reshape their roster Thursday by sending trade receiver and special teams leader Ben Skowronek to the Houston Texans, a person familiar with the matter said. of the agreement, not authorized to speak publicly.

The person requested anonymity because the trade, which will also include the Rams sending a 2026 seventh-round pick to the Texans for a 2026 sixth-round pick, had not been announced.

Skowronek, a seventh-round pick in 2021, was a key special teams player, rotating receiver and occasional fullback for the Rams teams that won the Super Bowl to end the 2021 season and made the playoffs last season .

The Rams receiving corps now includes star veteran Cooper Kupp, second-year pro Puka Nacua, veteran Demarcus Robinson, Tutu Atwell – a former second-round pick entering the final year of his rookie contract – and rookie Jordan Whittington.

Skowronek, who is expected to make around $1 million this season, according to Overthecap.com, had his most productive season as a receiver in 2022, when he caught 39 passes for 376 yards.

Last season, Skowronek dealt with several injuries, but only caught eight passes for 66 yards and a touchdown.