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NegativeDepth ChartAug 22, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Marquez Valdes-Scantling is competing for the fifth receiver spot but is at a disadvantage compared to young, cheap-contract players like Anthony Smith and Camden Brown; Valdes-Scantling is in the final year of his deal, making him less attractive to the Cowboys than younger alternatives.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 22, 2026Blogging The Boys

Marquez Valdes-Scantling is competing with Anthony Smith and Jonathan Mingo for the final receiver spot on the roster; he is in the final year of his deal, making the Cowboys prefer to keep younger, cheaper players like Smith and Brown.

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NegativeUsageAug 21, 2026Arrowhead Pride

Valdes-Scantling finished with roughly 50-75 targets annually during his Chiefs tenure. The source uses his target range as a comparable projection for Tyquan Thornton's expected utilization.

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NegativeRoleAug 16, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Valdes-Scantling was locked down by Noah Igbinoghene on a deep shot in the opening quarter.

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NegativeMatchupAug 16, 2026Field Gulls

Valdes-Scantling was locked down by Noah Igbinoghene on a deep shot in the opening quarter of the preseason game against Dallas.

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NegativeRoleAug 15, 2026Blogging The Boys

Competing for the final WR5 spot with slots 1-4 already taken; Cowboys will likely showcase Valdes-Scantling in the preseason game for a fair shot at that last receiver spot.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 15, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Valdes-Scantling is competing for the fifth and final wide receiver spot on the Cowboys roster; the team will only carry five receivers into the 2026 season and will showcase him in the preseason for a fair shot at that last WR spot.

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NegativeInjuryAug 13, 2026Blogging The Boys

Wide receiver will miss practice due to knee injury and is being sent for MRI evaluation by the Cowboys to further assess the injury, per head coach Brian Schottenheimer.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 13, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Valdes-Scantling is in the mix competing for a roster spot at wide receiver alongside Anthony Smith, Jonathan Mingo, Traeshon Holden, Camden Brown, and Denzel Mims.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 13, 2026Blogging The Boys

Valdes-Scantling is in the mix competing for a roster spot at wide receiver alongside Jonathan Mingo, Traeshon Holden, Camden Brown, Denzel Mims, and Anthony Smith.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 13, 2026Blogging The Boys

Wide receiver competing for final roster spot; stock trending down in camp as Camden Brown emerges as stronger candidate; has not showcased the body control and boundary awareness that Brown has displayed since start of camp.

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NegativeInjuryAug 13, 2026Matt Harmon

Matt Harmon notes that Marquez Valdes-Scantling was limited to only six games during the 2024 season as part of a New Orleans Saints wide receiver corps that was decimated by injuries.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 12, 2026Blogging The Boys

Marquez Valdes-Scantling, a veteran, is listed for the fifth wide receiver spot on the Cowboys' unofficial depth chart alongside Jonathan Mingo.

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NegativeRoleAug 2, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Valdes-Scantling is competing with Jonathan Mingo and others for the fifth (and possibly sixth) receiver spot behind the Lamb-Pickens-Flournoy trio. The source indicates the next several practices should start sorting out who is separating from the pack.

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NegativeRoleAug 2, 2026Blogging The Boys

Valdes-Scantling is competing with Jonathan Mingo and others for the fifth (and possibly sixth) receiver spot behind the Lamb-Pickens-Flournoy trio. The next several practices should start sorting out who's separating from the pack.

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NegativeRoleAug 2, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Valdes-Scantling is mentioned in the article's photo caption as a Dallas Cowboys wide receiver participating in team practice at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas on June 16, 2026, alongside quarterback Sam Howell.

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NegativeRoleAug 1, 2026RotoWire NFL Articles

Valdes-Scantling is added to the Cowboys as a key addition at wide receiver, joining a team that operates 66.4% of snaps in 11 personnel (single TE, two WR sets). The Cowboys ranked 2nd in yards per play and 4th in EPA per play from 11 personnel, suggesting a productive offensive environment for WRs.

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NegativeDepth ChartAug 1, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Marquez Valdes-Scantling appeared in 3 snaps across 19 documented training camp plays and is battling with Jonathan Mingo for the final wide receiver spot on the 53-man roster, based on snap count distribution during the second practice session.

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PositiveUsageJul 31, 2026Blogging The Boys

Valdez-Scantling made a nice leaping catch during training camp and is in the mix for a roster spot, competing with Mingo, Anthony Smith, and Denzel Mims for the fifth receiver position after Flournoy and Turpin.

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PositiveRoleJul 31, 2026Blogging The Boys

Valdez-Scantling made a nice leaping catch during camp and is in the mix competing for a receiver roster spot in the Cowboys' logjam of wide receivers after Flournoy.

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PositiveRoleJul 30, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Marquez Valdes-Scantling connected with Sam Howell on a pitch and catch during Cowboys training camp practice #2, showing early offensive chemistry.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 28, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Valdes-Scantling was signed by the Steelers and took playing time from Roman Wilson late in the 2025 season, establishing himself ahead of Wilson on the depth chart.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 27, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Valdes-Scantling was brought in as a veteran receiver competing for a roster spot in 2026, but there is no guarantee he makes the team amid competition from younger receivers like Traeshon Holden.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Marquez Valdes-Scantling sits in the same depth chart tier as Jonathan Mingo and KaVontae Turpin, beyond the top three receivers. Valdes-Scantling has an NFL touchdown and nearly nine years of NFL contributions, which gives him an advantage over Mingo in the roster competition.

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PositiveSleeperJul 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Valdes-Scantling is flying under the radar in Dallas' crowded receiver room despite being a certified deep threat with a respectable career resume. He has won two championships with Kansas City, averaged 16.8 yards per reception for his career, and has an average depth of target of 15.7 yards beyond the line of scrimmage. While he must make the roster first, he represents a surprise player many have already dismissed.

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PositiveSleeperJul 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Valdes-Scantling is flying under the radar in Dallas's crowded receiver room, overshadowed by CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, and the excitement around newcomers Anthony Smith and Denzel Mims. However, he brings a proven track record as a complementary receiver with two Super Bowl championships from his time with the Kansas City Chiefs. He has averaged 16.8 yards per reception for his career with an average depth of target of 15.7 yards beyond the line of scrimmage, establishing him as a certified deep threat. While he must make the roster first, he represents a potential surprise contributor that many have already dismissed.

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PositiveSleeperJul 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Valdes-Scantling is flying under the radar in Dallas' crowded receiver room despite being a certified deep threat with a respectable career resume. He has won two championships with the Kansas City Chiefs, averaged 16.8 yards per reception for his career, and maintains an average depth of target of 15.7 yards beyond the line of scrimmage. While the focus is on CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Ryan Flournoy, Anthony Smith, and Denzel Mims, Valdes-Scantling could be a surprise player that many have already dismissed if he makes the roster.

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PositiveSleeperJul 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Valdes-Scantling is flying under the radar in Dallas's crowded receiver room, overshadowed by CeeDee Lamb, George Pickens, Ryan Flournoy, Anthony Smith, and Denzel Mims. However, he brings a certified deep-threat pedigree with two Super Bowl championships from his Kansas City Chiefs tenure. He has averaged 16.8 yards per reception for his career with an average depth of target of 15.7 yards beyond the line of scrimmage. While he must make the roster first, he represents a potential surprise contributor that many have already dismissed.

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PositiveSleeperJul 25, 2026Yahoo Sports NFL

Valdes-Scantling is flying under the radar in a crowded Cowboys receiver room dominated by CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens, with Ryan Flournoy, Anthony Smith, and Denzel Mims also drawing attention. However, Valdes-Scantling has had a respectable career as a complementary receiver with two Super Bowl championships from his time with the Kansas City Chiefs. He is a certified deep threat with a career average of 16.8 yards per reception and an average depth of target of 15.7 yards beyond the line of scrimmage. While he must make the roster first, there may be a surprise player there that many have already dismissed.

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PositiveSleeperJul 25, 2026Blogging The Boys

Valdes-Scantling is flying under the radar as a complementary receiver in a crowded Dallas wide receiver room. He has a respectable career resume: two Super Bowl championships with Kansas City, certified deep threat status, 16.8 yards per reception career average, and 15.7 yards average depth of target. He must make the roster first, but the source identifies him as a potential surprise player that many have already dismissed.

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NegativeDepth ChartJul 23, 2026Blogging The Boys

The veteran free-agent addition arrives at camp looking to secure employment by leveraging his rare combination of size, speed, and Super Bowl experience.

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NegativeBustJul 23, 2026Behind the Steel Curtain

Valdes-Scantling was fruitlessly targeted by Aaron Rodgers on three straight red zone passes late in a loss to the Browns — a game that could have clinched the division with a win — exemplifying the Steelers' pass-catching depth issues in 2025.

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PositiveUsageSep 19, 2025Legendary Upside

Golden has a weak target connection with Love and limited route participation; at 68% route participation (up from 57% in week one) and just 11% targets per route run, he's an unreliable fantasy play compared to alternatives like Dontayvion Wicks.

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NegativeRoleNo dateYahoo Sports NFL

Valdes-Scantling was fruitlessly targeted by the Steelers on three straight red zone passes late in a loss to the Browns — a game that could have clinched the division with a win. The source uses this as an example of the Steelers' poor depth chart at receiver in 2025, describing the group as resembling 'Aaron Rodgers' retired golfing buddies' rather than a playoff-caliber team's depth.

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NegativeUsageNo dateYahoo Sports NFL

Valdes-Scantling was targeted fruitlessly by Aaron Rodgers on three straight red zone passes late in a loss to the Cleveland Browns, a game the Steelers could have won to clinch the division. The source uses this as an example of the Steelers' inadequate pass-catching depth in 2025.

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NegativeRoleNo dateYahoo Sports NFL

Valdes-Scantling was fruitlessly targeted by Aaron Rodgers on three straight red zone passes late in a loss to the Browns in 2025, a game that could have clinched the division with a win. The source uses this as an example of the Steelers' poor pass-catching depth last season.

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NegativeBustNo dateYahoo Sports NFL

Valdes-Scantling was fruitlessly targeted by Aaron Rodgers on three straight red zone passes late in a loss to the Browns in 2025, a game that could have clinched the division with a win. The source characterizes this as emblematic of the Steelers' weak pass-catcher depth last season.

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PositiveValueNo dateYahoo Sports NFL

The veteran free-agent addition arrives at camp looking to secure employment by leveraging his rare combination of size, speed, and Super Bowl experience.

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NegativeRoleNo dateYahoo Sports NFL

Valdes-Scantling was fruitlessly targeted by the Steelers on three straight red zone passes late in a loss to the Browns — a game that could have clinched the division with a win. The source characterizes this as part of the Steelers' woeful pass-catching depth in 2025.

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PositiveDepth ChartNo dateYahoo Sports NFL

Marquez Valdes-Scantling was added late in the 2025 season and leapfrogged Roman Wilson on the depth chart, establishing himself as a trusted option in the Steelers' wide receiver rotation.

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