{
  "id": 15809284,
  "title": "Wide receiver-needy Steelers bring back veteran Marquez Valdes-Scantling",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/20/wide-receiver-needy-steelers-bring-back-veteran-marquez-valdes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-20T22:05:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/nfl/2026/10/20/wide-receiver-needy-steelers-bring-back-veteran-marquez-valdes-scantling"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pittsburgh Steelers have re-signed veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, according to the Associated Press. The 32-year-old is set to join the team's practice squad ahead of their upcoming game in Paris against New Orleans. During his time with Pittsburgh last season, Valdes-Scantling appeared in five games, contributing with 10 receptions for 80 yards and a touchdown.\n\nThe 32-year-old's return to the Steelers is a strategic move, as the team faces a significant shortage of experienced wide receivers. With Michael Pittman Jr. and Roman Wilson both sidelined by injury, DK Metcalf and rookie Germie Bernard are the only reliable options, having combined for just 22 catches in their last match. Valdes-Scantling, who has a proven track record in Green Bay, where he played for four seasons from 2018 to 2021, is now entering his third team in less than two months. Prior to his stint with the Steelers, he was released by the Dallas Cowboys in late August and subsequently signed with the Los Angeles Chargers in September, appearing in three games and catching just two passes for 22 yards before being released last week.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}