Skowronek Shifts to Personal Protector | Pittsburgh Steelers News

Steelers’ Pro Bowl special teamer Ben Skowronek is shifting roles for the season opener, stepping into the critical personal protector position on punt units—leaving Miles Killebrew’s former role behind. With gunner James Pierre now gone to Minnesota, rookies Daylen Everette and Robert-Spears Jennings, plus practice squad players, are vying for those spots. Meanwhile, running back Eli Heidenreich may sit out Week 1 as the Steelers rotate preseason candidates for the protector role, including former safety Jack Henderson (now released). This reshuffle signals a major evolution for Pittsburgh’s special teams as they gear up for the new season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/059757fcd531af71