Overview
- ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported that Marquez Valdes-Scantling plans to sign with Pittsburgh following a Monday tryout.
- NFL insider Jordan Schultz first reported that the Steelers had scheduled the workout for the free-agent wide receiver.
- Valdes-Scantling was placed on injured reserve by the 49ers on Oct. 17 and released the next day with an injury settlement.
- He logged four catches for 40 yards in five games with San Francisco this season after prior stops with the Chiefs, Bills, Saints and Seahawks.
- Pittsburgh has been exploring receiver help as its offense has lagged in yardage and has leaned heavily on DK Metcalf and its tight ends for production.