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Valdes-Scantling, 31, brings significant experience to the organization. A fifth-round selection in the 2018 NFL Draft out of South Florida, he spent his first four professional seasons with the Green Bay Packers before moving to the Kansas City Chiefs for two years. Throughout his career, he has also had stints with the Buffalo Bills, New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers, and Pittsburgh Steelers. Most recently, he participated in training camp with the Dallas Cowboys before being released during the final roster cuts.
Addressing injury concerns in the receiving corps
The decision to add Valdes-Scantling follows a costly Sunday matchup against the Cardinals, which left the Chargers' receiving room depleted. The team confirmed on Tuesday that wide receiver
The injury woes were compounded by issues involving other key contributors. Ladd McConkey, who had been a focal point of the offense with five catches for 82 yards, was forced to exit the game in the third quarter after sustaining a rib injury. The incident occurred following a collision with linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. while McConkey attempted a leaping catch. Additionally, Derius Davis suffered a shoulder injury while attempting to haul in a deep pass from quarterback Justin Herbert, an play that ultimately resulted in an interception by safety Andrew Wingard.
In conjunction with the addition of Valdes-Scantling to the practice squad, the Chargers have also promoted wide receiver Gary Jennings from the practice squad to the active roster to provide immediate depth. The team will look to stabilize their offensive options as they prepare for their upcoming schedule.
