Will the Steelers quickly promote Marquez Valdes-Scantling to WR3? With the Steelers in a wide receiver crisis, is veteran Marquez Valdes-Scantling their answer for now, given his ties? Having previously played with Aaron Rodgers and HC Mike McCarthy—and having played…
Matthew Marczi of Steelers Depot analyzes whether the Pittsburgh Steelers will elevate veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling into their WR3 role amid extensive injuries across the receiving corps. With Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson on injured reserve and Ben Skowronek sidelined, the Steelers face limited depth behind DK Metcalf and rookie Germie Bernard, leaving unproven receiver Brandon Smith currently occupying the third spot.
Marczi notes that while Valdes-Scantling boasts familiarity with head coach Mike McCarthy and quarterback Aaron Rodgers, his recent production has been minimal. Across three appearances with the Chargers this season, Valdes-Scantling caught two passes for 22 yards, after producing just 80 yards on 10 receptions with Pittsburgh last year.
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