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49ers Add Marquez Valdes-Scantling to Practice Squad as WR Search Continues

The practice-squad deal preserves flexibility for a receiver group thinned by injuries plus a suspension.

Jul 28, 2025; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) heads to the practice fields for training camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images/File Photo
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - JANUARY 18: Brian Robinson Jr. #8 of the Washington Commanders runs in action against Alex Anzalone #34 and Terrion Arnold #0 of the Detroit Lions in the NFC Divisional Playoff at Ford Field on January 18, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
Wide receiver Jauan Jennings #15 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after competing a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on January 5, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.
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Overview

  • San Francisco moved quickly after Seattle cut Marquez Valdes-Scantling, with multiple outlets reporting he is joining the 49ers’ practice squad and is a candidate for Week 1 elevation.
  • The initial 53-man roster left only Ricky Pearsall and Skyy Moore healthy at wide receiver, with Brandon Aiyuk on the PUP list and Demarcus Robinson suspended for three games.
  • General manager John Lynch said the team is evaluating a reunion with Kendrick Bourne and confirmed ongoing conversations about the veteran’s health and availability.
  • Lynch acknowledged Jauan Jennings previously requested a trade, stated the team expects him to stay, and noted his Week 1 status remains uncertain due to a calf injury.
  • Injury updates further complicate depth: Jordan Watkins is working back from a high-ankle sprain, Jacob Cowing has a hamstring issue, and Russell Gage is being brought back to bolster the active roster.