Overview

• Valdes-Scantling agreed to join San Francisco a day after his release from Seattle during 53-man roster cuts, qualifying to sign immediately as a vested veteran.
• The Steelers were also in the mix, but he chose the 49ers, according to reports from Aaron Wilson and Ari Meirov relayed by Tom Pelissero.
• San Francisco's receiver depth has been strained with Brandon Aiyuk on the PUP list, Demarcus Robinson suspended three games, and injuries to Jauan Jennings, Jacob Cowing, and Jordan Watkins.
• The 30-year-old has 205 career catches for 3,566 yards and 20 touchdowns with a 17.4-yard average per reception, including a Super Bowl LVIII touchdown against the 49ers.
• The 49ers open at the Seahawks on September 7, setting up an immediate meeting between Valdes-Scantling and his former offseason team.