Steelers Sign Aaron Rodgers’ Former WR

Steelers Host Marquez Valdes-Scantling for Workout

Valdes-Scantling worked out for the Steelers on Oct. 27, just a day after they lost 35-25 to the Packers at Acrisure Stadium in Week 8.

The workout went well, which allows Valdes-Scantling to join the Steelers and have a chance for more great moments with Rodgers.

Fowler reported that Valdes-Scantling will likely start on the practice squad and that it's not known when he'll join the Steelers, due to travel logistics.

Rodgers and Valdes-Scantling Share Great Connection

The Packers took Valdes-Scantling in the fifth round in the 2018 NFL Draft out of USF and he spent his first four seasons in the NFL catching passes from Rodgers.

Valdes-Scantling caught 123 passes for 2,153 yards, 17.5 average yards per reception, and 13 touchdowns during his time in Green Bay.

His best season with Rodgers came in 2020, starting 12 of 16 games and making 33 catches for 690 yards and six touchdowns, both career-highs. His 20.9 yards per reception led the NFL that season

Valdes-Scantling Moves around the NFL

Valdes-Scantling signed a three-year, $40 million deal with the Kansas City Chiefs on March 24, 2022.

He spent two seasons with the Chiefs, making 63 catches for 1,002 yards, 15.9 yards per reception, and three touchdowns in 33 games.

Valdes-Scantling won two Super Bowls with the Chiefs, including catching a touchdown in Super Bowl LVIII, a 25-22 win over the San Francisco 49ers.

His best season with the Chiefs and MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes came in 2022, where he made a career-high 42 catches for 687 yards, 16.4 yards per reception, and two touchdowns.

The Chiefs released him after the 2023 season and he spent 2024 with both the Buffalo Bills and the New Orleans Saints, playing in 14 games combined. He had 17 catches for 385 yards and four touchdowns with the Saints in eight starts.

He signed with the 49ers practice squad on Aug. 27, but a calf injury landed him on injured reserve on Oct. 17 and the 49ers released him the day after.

How the Steelers Wide Receiver Corps Looks Now

The Steelers currently have six wide receivers on the 53-man active roster, which includes DK Metcalf , Scotty Miller, Ben Skowronek, Ke'Shawn Williams and Roman Wilson.

Adding Valdes-Scantling gives them a veteran presence on a roster with either younger wide outs or older, but less productive ones.

It also allows Rodgers a wide receiver that he has worked with before, which should make for a more effective offense overall.