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Behind the Steel Curtain fantasy football takes on Marquez Valdes-Scantling
Every source-backed article insight STACKED has extracted from Behind the Steel Curtain about Marquez Valdes-Scantling.
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All Behind the Steel Curtain insights about Marquez Valdes-Scantling
PositiveRoleOct 30, 2026
The source references Marquez Valdes-Scantling as a Steelers receiver who is a Rodgers' favorite and available practically for free as a field stretcher. The source uses MVS as a comparison point to argue against trading for Quentin Johnston, noting that MVS has Rodgers' trust, which Johnston lacks. The source also suggests MVS can open things up for other receivers in the Steelers' offense.PositiveDepth ChartOct 23, 2026
Pittsburgh added Marquez Valdes-Scantling to the practice squad this week with expectation he will suit up against the Saints; the source notes it won't be a surprise if he ends up playing given the number of injuries the Steelers have at wide receiver, positioning him as a depth option likely to see action.NegativeRoleOct 20, 2026
The 31-year-old wide receiver is signing with the Pittsburgh Steelers and will begin on the practice squad. This marks his second consecutive year reuniting with Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh. Valdes-Scantling previously appeared in five games for the Steelers last season, catching 10 passes for 80 yards and a touchdown. The signing addresses the Steelers' thin WR depth with Michael Pittman and Roman Wilson on IR and Ben Skowronek dealing with a leg injury.NegativeRoleSep 16, 2026
Signed with Los Angeles Chargers practice squad after workout; appeared in 5 games for Pittsburgh Steelers in 2025 with 10 catches, 80 yards, and 1 touchdown. Veteran wideout with 219 career catches and 21 touchdowns across nine NFL teams.NegativeBustJul 23, 2026
Valdes-Scantling was fruitlessly targeted by Aaron Rodgers on three straight red zone passes late in a loss to the Browns — a game that could have clinched the division with a win — exemplifying the Steelers' pass-catching depth issues in 2025.