Steelers sign Marquez Valdes-Scantling to practice squad
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Steelers.com Oct. 20, 2026, that they signed wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling to their practice squad. Teresa Varley reported the move. Valdes-Scantling returns to Pittsburgh after spending time with multiple clubs during the 2026 season.
Valdes-Scantling was most recently with the Los Angeles Chargers and also spent time with the Dallas Cowboys this season. He appeared in three games for the Chargers in 2026, recording two receptions for 22 yards. He joins the Steelers’ practice squad after those brief stops in 2026.
The Steelers signed him to their practice squad in 2025 and elevated him to the 53-man roster in mid-December of that year. He appeared in five games for Pittsburgh in 2025, started one and had 10 receptions for 80 yards and one touchdown. He also spent time with the San Francisco 49ers in 2025, signing to their practice squad prior to the season and appearing in five games with four receptions for 40 yards.
For his career, Valdes-Scantling has appeared in 119 games and started 70, totaling 221 receptions for 3,708 yards and 21 touchdowns. The Green Bay Packers selected him in the fifth round (174th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft. He has also played for the Kansas City Chiefs (2022-23), Buffalo Bills (2024), New Orleans Saints (2024) and San Francisco 49ers (2025). He began his college career at North Carolina State before transferring to South Florida for two seasons.
NFL Sports Blog Take
Adding Marquez Valdes-Scantling to the practice squad gives the Steelers a veteran receiver with extensive game experience and prior familiarity with the organization from his 2025 stint. His career totals and history of moving between rosters suggest he can provide immediate depth and a known option if injuries or roster moves require elevations. Expect the Steelers to use him on special teams and in practice while evaluating a promotion to the active roster later in the season.