
Marquez Valdes-Scantling
30-Year-Old
Free Agent
2024 Receiving Stats
REC
19
YDS
411
TD
4
AVG
21.6
TAR
44
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Valdes-Scantling spent his first six and a half seasons in the NFL catching passes from Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen, but the most productive stretch of the speedy wideout's career came with Derek Carr and Spencer Rattler in Weeks 10-15 of last season (after the Bills released him in October). During that five-game stretch, Valdes-Scantling averaged 2.6 catches for 69.4 yards and 0.8 TDs on 4.8 targets, with six gains of 25-plus yards. It was enough to get $3 million guaranteed from Seattle this offseason, but the Seahawks ended up releasing Valdes-Scantling in late August after rookie Tory Horton overtook the veteran for the No. 3 receiver job. Valdes-Scantling signed with the injury-riddled 49ers shortly thereafter, giving him a shot at Week 1 snaps. Read Past Outlooks
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Signs to practice squad, not roster
The 49ers have signed Valdes-Scantling to the practice squad, not the 53-man roster, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Valdes-Scantling could still contribute for San Francisco as early as Week 1 versus the Seahawks, given the team will be without wideouts Brandon Aiyuk (knee/PUP), Demarcus Robinson (suspension) and Jacob Cowing (hamstring/IR), and Jauan Jennings (calf) and Jordan Watkins (ankle) both also appear uncertain. As a member of the practice squad, however, Valdes-Scantling will be eligible to be elevated for a maximum of three games before the 49ers are forced to decide whether to add him to the 53-man roster. Last season, Valdes-Scantling managed to step in and contribute for the Saints with minimal prep time after he was released by the Bills.
Valdes-Scantling could still contribute for San Francisco as early as Week 1 versus the Seahawks, given the team will be without wideouts Brandon Aiyuk (knee/PUP), Demarcus Robinson (suspension) and Jacob Cowing (hamstring/IR), and Jauan Jennings (calf) and Jordan Watkins (ankle) both also appear uncertain. As a member of the practice squad, however, Valdes-Scantling will be eligible to be elevated for a maximum of three games before the 49ers are forced to decide whether to add him to the 53-man roster. Last season, Valdes-Scantling managed to step in and contribute for the Saints with minimal prep time after he was released by the Bills.
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Air Yards Per Game
44.5Air Yards Per Snap
1.95% Team Air Yards
14.9%% Team Targets
6.8%Avg Depth of Target
17.8 YdsCatch Rate
48.6%Drop Rate
5.7%Avg Yds After Catch
8.1% Targeted On Route
12.5%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2024 Marquez Valdes-Scantling Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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6' 4"Weight
206 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.37 secVertical Jump
30.5 inBroad Jump
124 inBench Press
15 repsHand Length
10.25 inArm Length
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After five years with at least 430 yards and two touchdowns, Valdes-Scantling had the worst season of his career. Despite posting 687 yards with Patrick Mahomes in 2022, the receiver saw his catches get cut in half while his yardage fell to 315. As a result, the Chiefs let Valdes-Scantling walk in the offseason. During his career, the pass catcher has caught passes from Aaron Rodgers and Mahomes. It’s unlikely he ever finds a situation that good. Valdes-Scantling could surface as a situational deep threat, and it’s possible his best seasons are behind him.
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Staying in NFC West with SF
Valdes-Scantling is signing with the 49ers, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
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Released by Seattle
The Seahawks released Valdes-Scantling on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Snares three passes
Valdes-Scantling caught all three targets for 33 yards in Saturday's 20-7 preseason loss to the Packers.
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No catches during preseason so far
Valdes-Scantling wasn't targeted in Friday's 33-16 preseason win over the Chiefs.
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Finds favorable landing spot
Valdes-Scantling agreed Wednesday with the Seahawks on a one-year deal worth up to $5.5 million, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Could find new team quickly
Valdes-Scantling is expected to sign with the 49ers or Steelers, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
ANALYSIS
The veteran wide receiver lost out on a roster spot in Seattle after being passed on the depth chart by rookie Tory Horton. It apparently won't take Valdes-Scantling long to find a new home however, as the 49ers are dealing with a number of injuries at his position while the Steelers have been seeking a potential upgrade all offseason.
The veteran wide receiver lost out on a roster spot in Seattle after being passed on the depth chart by rookie Tory Horton. It apparently won't take Valdes-Scantling long to find a new home however, as the 49ers are dealing with a number of injuries at his position while the Steelers have been seeking a potential upgrade all offseason.