Los Angeles Rams trade WR Ben Skowronek to Houston Texans in draft pick swap

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Rams have traded wide receiver Ben Skowronek to the Houston Texans in a trade of late-round draft picks.

Houston got Skowronek and a 2026 seventh-round pick for a 2026 sixth-round pick in the trade announced Thursday.

Skowronek was a seventh-round pick out of Notre Dame who played a significant role on offense and special teams during his three seasons with the Rams.

He notably had two catches for 12 yards as a rookie in the Rams’ Super Bowl victory while playing 46 snaps on offense after Odell Beckham Jr.’s injury. He became a regular in the Rams’ offense. Coach Sean McVay during the Rams’ dismal 2022 season, catching 39 passes for 376 yards and even lining up widely as a fullback while starting 11 games.

Skowronek primarily contributed on special teams last season, serving as team captain for the Rams. He has 58 receptions for 575 yards and one touchdown during his three-year career.