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The addition follows a difficult week for the Steelers' offensive depth, which saw both Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson placed on injured reserve. With those two sidelined, the team’s available options at the position had become thin, leaving DK Metcalf and rookie Germie Bernard to carry the load. The pair recently combined for 22 receptions during a notable comeback victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
A Familiar Face Returns to Pittsburgh
For the 32-year-old Valdes-Scantling, this signing marks a return to a familiar environment. He previously spent time with the Steelers during the 2025 season, appearing in five games where he recorded 10 receptions for 80 yards and a touchdown. He also contributed three catches during the team's postseason appearance against the Houston Texans.
The veteran receiver has experienced a nomadic stretch recently, as the Steelers become his third team in less than two months. After being released by the Dallas Cowboys in late August, he joined the Los Angeles Chargers in September. During his three-game stint with the Chargers, he hauled in two passes for 22 yards before being released last week.
Reuniting with Aaron Rodgers
The acquisition also reunites Valdes-Scantling with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The two share a long-standing professional history, having played together for four seasons with the Green Bay Packers from 2018 to 2021. During that four-year span in Green Bay, Valdes-Scantling tallied 123 receptions, a connection the Steelers will hope to leverage as they navigate their current injury crisis. The team will look to integrate him into the rotation quickly as they shift their focus toward the upcoming international fixture.
