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Steelers Set to Sign WR Valdes-Scantling Next Week

10/29/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to sign wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling after a workout on October 27.
The team has not finalized the signing and expects it to occur next week.
Valdes-Scantling previously played for the San Francisco 49ers and posted four receptions for 40 yards in five games.
His reunion with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, with whom he had success at the Green Bay Packers, could revitalize his career.

History

Historical Context

The 2011 NFL collective bargaining agreement (CBA) marked a significant shift in player contracts and free agency rules, following a 130-day lockout that began on March 11. The new CBA reinstated unrestricted free agency after four years and established a salary cap of $120.375 million, enhancing player movement and competitive balance, as teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers sought strategic acquisitions to improve their rosters.

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Story summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers are expected to sign wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling after a workout on October 27.
The team has not finalized the signing and expects it to occur next week.
Valdes-Scantling previously played for the San Francisco 49ers and posted four receptions for 40 yards in five games.
His reunion with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, with whom he had success at the Green Bay Packers, could revitalize his career.

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