Overview

• The move came on roster cutdown day, and as a vested veteran Valdes-Scantling becomes a free agent immediately without passing through waivers.
• Seattle realizes about $955,000 to $1 million in cap savings now, with potential offsets reducing the net cost if he signs elsewhere.
• Lack of special-teams value hurt his case for a backup role despite expectations he could be the No. 3 receiver entering camp.
• NFL reporter Aaron Wilson identified the 49ers and Steelers as likely next destinations, with a signing decision still pending.
• The seven-year pro owns 205 career catches for 3,566 yards and 20 touchdowns, averaging 17.4 yards per reception and winning two Super Bowls with Kansas City.