Marquez Valdes-Scantling: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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Now that the Los Angeles Chargers find themselves 0-1 to start the 2026 NFL season, the team has begun to look at other avenues to improve their roster and look to turn their season around.

NFL News / Field Level Media / September 15

Report: Chargers add WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling to practice squad

Seeking to bolster a banged-up receiving corps, the Los Angeles Chargers signed Marquez Valdes-Scantling to their practice squad, ESPN reported on Tuesday.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / September 15

Chargers To Sign WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling

The Chargers are signing wideout Marquez Valdes-Scantling to their practice squad, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, adding some veteran depth following multiple injuries in their receiving corps.

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How many of the NFL quarterbacks to rack up at least 4,000-passing-yards and toss at least 30 touchdowns in the same season can you name in six minutes?

NFL News / Viral Sports News / September 15

Former Chiefs Champion Reportedly Signs With Hated Rival

A former Super Bowl contributor from Kansas City’s recent title years is now on a division rival’s practice squad, and Chiefs fans may see him again sooner than they would like.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 30

Former Packers, Chiefs WR hits free agency after Cowboys release

The Dallas Cowboys have Super Bowl aspirations for the 2026 NFL season. Dallas is making some roster cuts on Sunday, as they look to build that championship-caliber squad.

Dallas Cowboys News / Viral Sports News / August 30

Dallas Cowboys Terminate Contract of Explosive Deep Threat

The Dallas Cowboys are releasing veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, according to multiple reports Sunday, ending a brief chapter for the two-time Super Bowl champion on the roster.

Dallas Cowboys News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 30

Cowboys Releasing WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling

Per Aaron Wilson, the Cowboys are releasing veteran WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Valdes-Scantling, 31, was a fifth-round pick by the Packers out of USF back in 2018.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Sports Journal / August 14

Dallas Cowboys Hold Marquez Valdes-Scantling Out Of Practice With Knee Issue

OXNARD, Calif. — Marquez Valdes-Scantling sat out Thursday’s Dallas Cowboys practice while the team checked his knee. Dallas plays its preseason opener at Seattle on Saturday.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Dallas Cowboys News / Viral Sports News / August 12

Cowboys predicted to make surprising $1 million roster decision

The Dallas Cowboys face a crowded and competitive fight for roster spots at wide receiver this training camp.

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The 'Active 1K-receiving-yard seasons' quiz

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Pittsburgh Steelers on SI / May 27

Aaron Rodgers Was Reason WR Didn't Return to Steelers

Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling was open to a return to the team this offseason, but Aaron Rodgers' decision timeline ultimately led him to go a different route.

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Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / April 27

Dallas Cowboys Sign 2x Super Bowl WR In Free Agency

Following a successful three days during the 2026 NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys are adding to their wide receiver room in free agency. Per reports from NFL Network's Tom Pelissero, the Cowboys are signing veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling to a one-year deal.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / April 27

Cowboys To Sign WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling

The Cowboys have one of the NFL’s premier receiving duos, rostering CeeDee Lamb and the franchise-tagged George Pickens. The team lost auxiliary pass catcher Jalen Tolbert in free agency and will make a depth addition Monday.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 27

Cowboys Signing WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling

NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports the Cowboys are signing WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling to a one-year deal. Valdes-Scantling, 31, was a fifth-round pick by the Packers out of USF back in 2018.

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Yardbarker / January 15

Steelers players make feelings on Aaron Rodgers clear after blowout loss to Texans

Unsurprisingly, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was noncommittal about his playing future after the team's playoff loss to the Texans.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / December 22

Steelers teammate notices difference in Aaron Rodgers: 'He's gotten a little soft'

One Steelers player who also played with Rodgers in Green Bay has noticed a difference in the quarterback in 2025.

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Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steel City Underground / December 17

Watch: Valdes-Scantling snags first TD with Steelers

Following every NFL game in 2025, Steel City Underground parses the best plays from the Pittsburgh Steelers to highlight for Steelers Nation fans to rewatch, complete with what led up to the big play(s).

Pittsburgh Steelers News / Steeler Nation / November 12

Steelers New Receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling Could Play Sunday

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a very rough game all around on Sunday Night Football, as they lost to the Los Angeles Chargers by a score of 25-10. There were issues all over the place in that game, but the main one was quarterback Aaron Rodgers clearly being very uncomfortable and having an unusually bad day.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 27

Steelers Plan To Sign WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling

Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports that the Steelers plan to sign WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling to a contract. Valdes-Scantling worked out for the Steelers on Monday and fits an obvious need for the team. Valdes-Scantling, 30, was a fifth-round pick by the Packers out of USF back in 2018.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 18

49ers Release WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling From IR

The San Francisco 49ers officially released veteran WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling from injured reserve on Saturday. Valdes-Scantling, 30, was a fifth-round pick by the Packers out of USF back in 2018.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 29, 2025

Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers lost out on two-time Super Bowl champion he tried to recruit

Rodgers hit a roadblock this week as he tried to improve the receiver corps before Week 1.

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NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 29, 2025

WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling chose 49ers over Steelers

Following his Seahawks release, Marquez Valdes-Scantling became one of the top receivers on the open market. A deal sending him to the 49ers’ active roster was quickly worked out.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / August 27, 2025