Overview

• He signed to San Francisco’s practice squad on Thursday after drawing interest from multiple teams following his Seattle release.
• Valdes-Scantling said Aaron Rodgers tried to recruit him to Pittsburgh, but he chose the 49ers as a better fit at this stage of his career.
• He cited continuity with the Kubiak offense from recent stops in New Orleans and Seattle, with Klay Kubiak now coordinating in San Francisco.
• The 49ers’ receiver group faces early-season absences, including Brandon Aiyuk and Jacob Cowing for at least four weeks, Demarcus Robinson until Week 4, and uncertainty around Jauan Jennings.
• Pittsburgh moved on by re-signing receivers Robert Woods, Max Hurleman, and Ke’Shawn Williams to its practice squad.