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Chargers Cut Ties with Former Steelers Wide Receiver, Close Friend of Aaron Rodgers

The Los Angeles Chargers have released former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling. He will immediately be a free agent but won’t be eligible to join another team until next week.

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 8:34 PM
Chargers Cut Ties with Former Steelers Wide Receiver, Close Friend of Aaron Rodgers
Key Things to Know
  • The Los Angeles Chargers have released veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling.
  • Valdes-Scantling becomes a free agent but cannot officially sign with another team until next week.
  • The 31-year-old wideout joined the Chargers on September 23 after being released by the Cowboys in August.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Los Angeles Chargers have released veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Following his release, Valdes-Scantling becomes a free agent, though he will not be eligible to sign with a new team until next week. His departure comes after briefly signing with the Chargers on September 23.

Valdes-Scantling spent time with the Dallas Cowboys this offseason before joining Los Angeles. A long-time favorite teammate of quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the 31-year-old previously played for the Green Bay Packers and appeared in five games for the Pittsburgh Steelers last season, recording 10 receptions for 80 yards and a touchdown.

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