Pittsburgh may turn to a familiar face to patch its depleted receiving corps.
Veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling is available after the Los Angeles Chargers released him, opening the door to a possible return to the Steelers.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported that the move would reunite the nine-year NFL veteran with the Steelers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
The two previously shared a locker room in Pittsburgh during the second half of the 2025 season.
Pittsburgh's depth at the position has taken a hit, with Roman Wilson and Michael Pittman Jr. on injured reserve for the foreseeable future.
That shortage has left the team searching for additional options.
Familiarity and Speed as Selling Points
Valdes-Scantling could slot in alongside DK Metcalf and rookie third-round pick Germie Bernard if Pittsburgh pursues another stint with him.
In five games with the Steelers in 2025, he recorded 10 receptions for 80 yards and one touchdown, making one start.
His prior experience in the team's offense could offer familiarity as the Steelers address their current personnel shortages.
His ability to threaten defenses with deep routes is another factor in the potential reunion, giving Pittsburgh a vertical option behind Metcalf and Bernard.
The receiver entered the NFL with the Green Bay Packers, playing there from 2018 through 2021.
He then spent time with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2022 and 2023 before moving through several other teams.
His later stops included the Buffalo Bills and New Orleans Saints in 2024, the San Francisco 49ers in 2025, the Steelers in 2025 and the Chargers in 2026.
The Chargers' decision to release him has made a potential return to Pittsburgh possible.
Rodgers and Valdes-Scantling previously shared the field with Green Bay before reconnecting in Pittsburgh during the 2025 season.
Their existing familiarity could be relevant if the Steelers decide to pursue the available receiver, although the source report does not confirm that a reunion has been agreed upon.
