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Steelers Promote Marquez Valdes-Scantling to 53-Man Roster Before Dolphins Game

The 53-man signing preserves a practice-squad elevation, costing rookie returner Ke'Shawn Williams his roster spot.

Overview

  • Pittsburgh finalized the move hours before Monday Night Football, signing Valdes-Scantling from the practice squad for Week 15 versus Miami.
  • The team announced it released Ke'Shawn Williams to create the roster spot after using him primarily as a kick and punt returner this season.
  • Valdes-Scantling was elevated for Week 14 against the Ravens and logged 16 snaps with one target in his Steelers debut.
  • Gerry Dulac reported the club chose a full 53-man addition to avoid using one of Valdes-Scantling’s limited practice-squad elevations.
  • The veteran deep threat brings prior chemistry with Aaron Rodgers and recent production that includes 19 catches for 411 yards and four touchdowns last season.