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Steelers Plan to Sign Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Reuniting Him With Aaron Rodgers

The veteran deep threat is expected to start on the practice squad, signaling a low-risk depth move ahead of the trade deadline.

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 19: Marquez Valdes-Scantling #83 of the Green Bay Packers reaches toward the goal line and scores a receiving touchdown against Robert Jackson #17 of the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 19, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass against the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter in the game at Paycor Stadium on October 16, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
Dec 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (10) makes a catch during the second half against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Overview

  • ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reports Pittsburgh will add Valdes-Scantling after a successful Monday workout, confirming earlier interest noted by Jordan Schultz.
  • Sources expect him to begin on the practice squad with the option to elevate to the 53-man roster as he acclimates.
  • The signing reconnects Valdes-Scantling with Rodgers, his quarterback in Green Bay from 2018 to 2021, when he profiled as a downfield target.
  • San Francisco placed him on injured reserve Oct. 17 with a calf issue and released him the next day via an injury settlement after five appearances and four catches.
  • Pittsburgh's receiving corps behind DK Metcalf has been inconsistent, and the team continues to assess trade-market help at wideout before the deadline.