Steelers finally reunite quarterback Aaron Rodgers with wide receiver they have been attempting to add to their roster for months
Better late than never.
Finally, after weeks of rumors, talks, and speculation surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers and their WR room, Omar Khan made a move. Only it wasn’t the move that many had in mind. See, Pittsburgh, but especially Khan, is all about the art of the deal.
It’s how he garnered the “Khan artist” moniker, and it’s also why deals like Brandon Aiyuk have fallen through in the past. Khan and the Steelers never want to be seen as losers in a trade.
But you can’t lose a trade if you don’t make one. And the Steelers didn’t lose anything to acquire a familiar face for Aaron Rodgers.
Steelers signing WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling
“Free agent receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling plans to sign with the Steelers, per source,” posted ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler on Monday. “Reuniting with Aaron Rodgers from their Green Bay days. Most likely starting on practice squad (he’s got 2025 guaranteed money from Seattle), and it’s uncertain exactly when he’ll start due to travel logistics. But, the visit went well and he’ll sign with the team.”
Valdes-Scantling rose to notoriety during his time with the Green Bay Packers and Rodgers from 2018 through 2021. The WR, who recently turned 31, would go on to win two Super Bowls with the Kansas City Chiefs before having a litany of stops in recent years.
Most recently, MVS was with the San Francisco 49ers, whom he opted to sign with over the Steelers back in the summer when Pittsburgh was first pursuing him. His time last season with the New Orleans Saints was the most productive he’s been in recent years, so I spoke with Adam Holt of A to Z Sports New Orleans to gauge what the Steelers can expect from him.
“MVS honestly impressed during his time with the Saints. He stepped into a bigger role when a plethora of injuries ravaged the receiving room for New Orleans and quickly found strong ties with veteran quarterback Derek Carr. He was a consistent deep threat, and some of the concerns regarding drops weren’t a problem in black and gold for the most part.
“As far as the addition for the Steelers, reuniting him with Rodgers makes a ton of sense and could provide him with another downfield piece that he trusts. In recent weeks, it’s felt like Rodgers has passed on taking risks with deep targets to the current wide receiver room, so Valdes-Scantling may make him feel a bit more comfortable pushing it on offense. We’ll see if this is the only offensive addition Pittsburgh makes ahead of the trade deadline.” – Adam Holt, A to Z Sports New Orleans
While this move provides some valuable depth for the Steelers, it should be far from the end for the Steelers. Pittsburgh still needs a difference maker on the perimeter and a reliable option outside of DK Metcalf. Perhaps Roman Wilson is that player after Sunday night against the Green Bay Packers.
It’s more than likely, however, that the Steelers will still need help on offense.
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