Overview
- Marquez Valdes-Scantling worked out for AFC West teams after being cut by the Dallas Cowboys and has signed with the Los Angeles Chargers’ practice squad.
- Dallas released Valdes-Scantling after training camp following modest preseason production of three catches for 45 yards and losing the final roster spot to Camden Brown.
- Chargers interest followed an earlier tryout with the Las Vegas Raiders and was reported by NFL insiders before the team finalized the practice squad addition.
- Los Angeles promoted Gary Jennings to the 53-man roster after a Week 1 injury to Ladd McConkey and will use Valdes-Scantling as experienced insurance with uncertain short-term playing time.
- Valdes-Scantling brings 219 career catches, 3,686 yards and 21 touchdowns plus two Super Bowl rings, and his signing illustrates how teams are using veteran tryouts to plug early-season depth needs.