Steelers Add Valdes‑Scantling, Address Safety Depth

The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing veteran deep threat Marquez Valdes‑Scantling to a practice‑squad deal after a recent workout, reuniting him with Aaron Rodgers; he brings vertical speed and chemistry with Rodgers (209 career receptions, 3,606 yards, 20 TDs) and is expected to serve as a situational perimeter option without displacing the current target hierarchy. The move is a low‑risk, high‑upside addition for clear‑out packages, play‑action shots and spot plays but is unlikely to transform Pittsburgh’s offense on its own. The team is also addressing abrupt safety depth issues after starter DeShon Elliott suffered a hyperextended knee and Miles Killebrew required season‑ending surgery, prompting workouts for veterans Vonn Bell and former All‑Pro Eddie Jackson as potential stopgap options. Pittsburgh explored other offensive targets (trade chatter around Rashid Shaheed) and missed on free agent Tyler Lockett, underscoring that recent additions are incremental rather than transformative.