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Saints Morning Break: Saints sign free agent Marquez Valdes-Scantling A collection of headlines and news about the Saints and the NFL for Thursday, Oct. 24

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Marquez Valdes-Scantling on signing with Saints, familiarity with offense | Saints vs. Chargers NFL Week 8 New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling speaks with the media on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 at the Ochsner Sports Performanc...

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Five Things to Know about Saints wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling Saints add seven-year NFL veteran wide receiver and two-time Super Bowl Champion

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Marquez Valdes-Scantling joins the New Orleans Saints | Meet the Team Photos New Orleans Saints announced they have signed wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Check out Valdes-Scantling in action with the Buffalo...

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM

Finds new home The Saints signed Valdes-Scantling on Monday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact In the wake of losing Rashid Shaheed for the season due to a torn meniscus last week, the Saints were in the market for help at wide receiver, both in the short and long term. Currently, top option Chris Olave remains in the concussion protocol, so Mason Tipton, Bub Means and Cedrick Wilson are the others aside from Valdes-Scantling at the position on the active roster. Prior to getting cut by the Bills last Tuesday, Valdes-Scantling had hauled in two of nine targets for 26 yards in six appearances this season.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Works out in Big Easy Valdes-Scantling had a workout with the Saints on Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Less than a week removed from exiting Buffalo, Valdes-Scantling could be in line to call a new city home. The speedy pass catcher was not able to stand out enough with the Bills to hold on to a roster spot, but the receiver needy Saints could make more sense for his services. In his seventh season, the journeyman has logged just 26 yards on two receptions across six games.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moving on from Buffalo The Bills released Valdes-Scantling on Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Valdes-Scantling's release frees up a spot on the 53-man roster for the newly acquired Amari Cooper, but the Bills won't clear any cap space with the move, as Valdes-Scantling signed a fully guaranteed one-year, $2.25 million deal in the offseason. He suited up in each of the Bills' first six games of the season but failed to make much of an imprint in the box score, logging just two catches for 26 yards on nine targets while playing 127 snaps.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Held catchless in loss Valdes-Scantling failed to secure his lone target in Sunday's 35-10 loss to the Ravens.

Impact Valdes-Scantling continued to play a limited role in Buffalo's offense in Week 4. The veteran wideout played 25 of the Bills' 59 offensive snaps, behind Keon Coleman (43), Mack Hollins (36) and Khalil Shakir (35). His one target was the lowest of any Buffalo wide receiver in the contest. Going forward, Valdes-Scantling won't hold much fantasy value barring injuries to the other members of the receiving corps. The Bills are set to visit the Texans in Week 5.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads receivers in snaps Valdes-Scantling hauled in one of his two targets for a seven-yard gain in Monday's 47-10 win over the Jaguars.

Impact Valdes-Scantling finished as the surprising leader in playing time among Bills wideouts in Week 3. He took the field for 49 of the Bills' 64 offensive snaps, with his 77 percent snap share narrowly outpacing Mack Hollins (72 percent) and Khalil Shakir (55 percent). However, even with quarterback Josh Allen spreading the ball out liberally among his pass catchers through the first three weeks, Valdes-Scantling hasn't been able to make a mark in the box score. He's drawn just five targets this season and will likely continue to function mainly as a downfield threat who attracts attention from the defense and frees up looks for others underneath.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Non-factor in Week 2 win Valdes-Scantling didn't catch his only target in Thursday's 31-10 win over the Dolphins.

Impact Valdes-Scantling has just one catch on the targets through two games with the Bills. The speedster will likely connect with big-armed quarterback Josh Allen for a few big plays this season, but those will likely come sporadically given Valdes-Scantling's lack of a consistent role in Buffalo's offense. Heading into a Week 3 home game against the Jaguars, Valdes-Scantling is fifth among Bills wide receivers in targets behind Khalil Shakir (eight), Keon Coleman (six), Curtis Samuel (four) and Mack Hollins (four).

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Targeted twice in win Valdes-Scantling reeled in one of his two targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 34-28 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Valdes-Scantling played just 13 of the Bills' 62 offensive snaps Sunday, the fewest of any Buffalo wideout. Buried on the depth chart behind Keon Coleman, Khalil Shakir, Mack Hollins and Curtis Samuel, the 29-year-old wideout will likely struggle to see enough consistent playing time to sustain fantasy relevance. Nonetheless, Valdes-Scantling will have his next opportunity to produce in what projects to be a shootout between Buffalo and Miami in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy to kick off regular season Valdes-Scantling (neck) is not listed on Wednesday's injury report and does not carry any injury designation for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Cardinals.

Impact Valdes-Scantling is fully recovered after having suffered a neck injury Aug. 17 in preseason action versus the Steelers. Full health doesn't guarantee that the veteran deep threat will be active Week 1 versus Arizona, though, as all of Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Curtis Samuel and Mack Hollins are healthy and seem entrenched above him on the depth chart. If he suits up Sunday, Valdes-Scantling only figures to contribute in a reserve role on offense.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing in regular jersey Valdes-Scantling (neck) participated in the portion of practice available to the media Wednesday, Sal Capaccio of WGR 550 Radio reports.

Impact Valdes-Scantling suffered a neck injury in a preseason game Aug. 17 against the Steelers, but he has made progress in his recovery. Every member of Buffalo's recently finalized 53-man roster participated in some capacity, and Valdes-Scantling wasn't among the three players donning red non-contact jerseys. The veteran deep threat appears to be on pace to suit up Week 1 against the Cardinals, but it will be worth monitoring whether Valdes-Scantling's name pops up on the injury reports that Buffalo will begin publishing on game week.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes it past cuts Valdes-Scantling (neck) has made the initial 52-man roster, Alec White of the Bills' official site reports.

Impact MVS was no lock to make it, but coach Sean McDermott expressed optimism last week that the veteran has a good chance of being ready for Week 1, and when the Bills made their cutdown decisions there was a need for speed on the roster. Buffalo has been known to scour the free-agent wire pretty hard, so Valdes-Scantling is no lock to be in uniform for Week 1 against the Cardinals, and even if he does he's probably fifth on the depth chart to start the season. But it's at least worth noting that there is some fun to be had in this offense given his sheer speed and Josh Allen's ability to throw it most of the way down the field.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could Samuel and Valdes-Scantling Be Ready for Week 1? Could Bills Injured WRs Curtis Samuel and Marquez Valdes-Scantling Be Ready for Week 1?

AUGUST 26, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

May be ready for Week 1 When asked about the chances of Valdes-Scantling (neck) and Curtis Samuel (turf toe) playing in Week 1, coach Sean McDermott expressed a degree of optimism, Alec White of the Bills...

Impact "I feel like those two, from what I've heard so far, have a real good chance of being back, just not committing to it yet," McDermott noted of Valdes-Scantling and Samuel. Once available, Valdes-Scantling will look to solidify his standing in a Buffalo WR corps that also includes Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Samuel, Mack Hollins and KJ Hamler.

AUGUST 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injuries continue mounting for the Bills with Samuel, Valdes-Scantling, Hamlin, Trubisky hurt

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AUGUST 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Out multiple weeks Valdes-Scantling (neck) is expected to miss multiple weeks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact With Valdes-Scantling's Week 1 status now unclear and Curtis Samuel (turf toe) week-to week, the Bills' depth at wideout ahead of the regular season is being taxed. For now, Buffalo's top healthy options at the position are Khalil Shakir and Keon Coleman, but it's plausible that the team will look to bolster the ranks in the coming days.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out multiple weeks Valdes-Scantling (neck) is expected to miss multiple weeks, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact With Valdes-Scantling's Week 1 status now unclear and Curtis Samuel (turf toe) week-to-week, the Bills' depth at wideout ahead of the regular season is being taxed. For now, Buffalo's top healthy options at the position are Khalil Shakir and Keon Coleman, but it's plausible that the team will look to bolster the ranks in the coming days.

AUGUST 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

X-rays return negative Valdes-Scantling had X-rays on his neck that came back negative, and he's been diagnosed with a neck sprain, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Valdes-Scantling was carted from the sideline to the locker room due to the neck injury during Saturday's preseason game against Pittsburgh, so his diagnosis is positive news in that context. It's uncertain whether the veteran wideout will be able to play in Buffalo's final preseason contest against Carolina on Saturday, but it looks like the injury won't sideline him long-term. That said, Valdes-Scantling hasn't had a great camp, so it's not a guarantee that he'll end up on the 53-man roster.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Valdes-Scantling (neck) won't return to Saturday's preseason contest at Pittsburgh.

Impact Valdes-Scantling had his neck stabilized after a catch in the second quarter and eventually was carted to the locker room. Considering he's lagged behind in the WR competition in training camp and now is dealing with a health concern, he could be in danger of not making the Bills' initial roster after cut-down day Tuesday, Aug. 27.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bills announced this game status update on Marquez Valdes-Scantling The wide receiver was injured in the second quarter.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • BUFFALOBILLS.COM

Sustains neck injury Valdes-Scantling suffered a neck injury during Saturday's preseason game in Pittsburgh.

Impact Valdes-Scantling remained on the field after a second-quarter catch and even had his neck stabilized by trainers, but he eventually sat up and went to the sideline tent before being carted to the locker room. With his night almost certainly over, his upcoming prognosis may be a determining factor to whether or not he's able to earn a roster spot on the Bills on cut-down day (Tuesday, Aug. 27).

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Carted to locker room Valdes-Scantling (undisclosed) needed a cart to go to the locker room during Saturday's game at Pittsburgh, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Buffalo News reports.

Impact After making a catch in the second quarter, Valdes-Scantling remained on the field for a spell and even had his neck stabilized, but he eventually was able to sit up and make his way to the sideline tent with assistance from team trainers. The nature of the injury isn't known, but it wouldn't surprise if his night is over considering it's exhibition season.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 8, 2024 • Associated Press

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