4 DAYS AGO • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
MARQUEZ VALDES-SCANTLING #10 - WIDE RECEIVER - NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
411 YDS •
19 REC •
4 TD
411 YDS
19 REC
4 TD
Marquez Valdes-Scantling's End of Season Interview | 2024 NFL New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling's end of season interview from the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Monday, Ja...
Three catches to close out season Valdes-Scantling brought in three of eight targets for 33 yards in the Saints' 27-19 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Impact The veteran wideout led the Saints in targets and finished a distant second in receiving yards to tight end Juwan Johnson. Valdes-Scantling was a relatively productive mid-season addition for New Orleans that made good use of the opportunity created by multiple injuries in the pass-catching corps, posting a 16-380-4 line over his last six games while offering a downfield dimension that Chris Olave (concussion) typically provided. Valdes-Scantling will be an unrestricted free agent come the new league year in March, and it remains to be seen if New Orleans will be interested in keeping him aboard for 2025 and beyond.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Marquez Valdes-Scantling injury update and status vs. the Buccaneers in Week 18 | Jan. 5, 2024 Marquez Valdes-Scantling and the New Orleans Saints take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 18 on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.Watch Marquez Valdes...
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Full practice Thursday Valdes-Scantling (chest) practiced fully Thursday.
Impact After sitting out Week 16 at Green Bay due to a chest injury and an illness, Valdes-Scantling was able to suit up this past Sunday versus the Raiders, but his 78 percent snap share didn't amount to much in the box score (no catches on two targets). He since has followed up a limited session Wednesday with full participation one day later, thereby paving the way for active status Sunday at Tampa Bay. With no practice reps to speak of for No. 1 QB Derek Carr (left hand) this week, Valdes-Scantling appears as if he'll be on the receiving end of passes from rookie Spencer Rattler yet again.
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Limited at practice Wednesday Valdes-Scantling (chest) was limited in practice Wednesday.
Impact Valdes-Scantling sat out Week 16 at Green Bay due to an illness and a chest issue but was able to suit up this past Sunday versus the Raiders, playing 78 percent of the offensive snaps. He also didn't haul in either of his two targets, and while interim coach Darren Rizzi relayed to Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune afterward that Valdes-Scantling picked up a back injury, he said one day later that the wide receiver checked out OK, per Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football. In the end, the aforementioned chest injury continues to plague Valdes-Scantling as the Saints begin Week 18 prep.
JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Fine after injury scare Valdes-Scantling "checked out well" Monday after leaving Sunday's Week 17 loss to the Raiders due to a back injury in the fourth quarter, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football repor...
Impact Valdes-Scantling had dealt with a chest issue in practice recently, which may have precipitated the Saints' decision to pull him after he took a hard hit late in Sunday's loss. However, it appears the veteran wideout avoided a significant injury and isn't in danger of missing Sunday's season finale against Tampa Bay. The Saints have been eliminated from playoff contention, but Valdes-Scantling does have some financial motivation to suit up against the Buccaneers, as he can earn a $250k bonus with one touchdown and another $250k with nine receptions.
DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Sustains injury during Week 17 loss Valdes-Scantling (back) did not catch either of his two targets during Sunday's 25-10 defeat versus the Raiders.
Impact Valdes-Scantling was held without a catch for the first time since joining the Saints back in October. The 30-year-old also sustained a back injury after taking a hard hit late in the fourth quarter. New Orleans coach Darren Rizzi said postgame that this hit aggravated a pre-existing chest injury that had kept Valdes-Scantling out of practice recentley, according to Matthew Paras of The New Orleans Times-Picayune. While it's unclear exactly how this back issue is connected to his previous chest injury, it's likely that Valdes-Scantling could be in jeopardy of missing next week's regular-season finale versus Tampa Bay on Sunday, Nov. 5, which would leave an already injury-riddled Saints squad even more shorthanded.
DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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Back in action in Week 17 Valdes-Scantling (chest) is active for Sunday's game against the Raiders, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
Impact After sitting out a Week 16 at Green Bay, Valdes-Scantling was listed as limited Wednesday through Friday due to a lingering chest injury, which left him questionable for Week 17 action. No matter, he'll suit up Sunday alongside fellow WRs Kevin Austin, Dante Pettis and Cedrick Wilson. Considering he's the most established name among that quartet, Valdes-Scantling should be a favorite of current starting QB Spencer Rattler.
DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Marquez Valdes-Scantling injury update and status vs. the Raiders in Week 17 | Dec. 29, 2024 The Week 17 matchup for Marquez Valdes-Scantling and the New Orleans Saints has them going head to head against the Las Vegas Raiders at 1:0...
DECEMBER 28, 2024 • USATODAY.COM
Status in question for Week 17 Valdes-Scantling (chest) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Impact Valdes-Scantling operated with a cap on his practice reps this week, which was a step up from his lack of activity last week before he was deemed inactive Monday in Green Bay. He isn't dealing with an illness anymore, but a chest injury has lingered, placing a cloud over his status for Week 17. Valdes-Scantling's availability, or lack thereof, will be confirmed about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Another limited listing Valdes-Scantling (chest) was limited at practice Thursday.
Impact Valdes-Scantling has cobbled together back-to-back limited listings on the injury report this week, giving him only one more chance to get back to full participation Friday before the Saints potentially tag him with a designation ahead of Sunday's contest versus the Raiders. If he's able to suit up this weekend, Valdes-Scantling may be welcoming back Chris Olave (concussion), who remains on injured reserve but practiced fully Thursday.
DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Limited listing Wednesday Valdes-Scantling (chest) was listed as limited on Wednesday's estimated injury report.
Impact This marks Valdes-Scantling's first listing that isn't DNP since Week 15 prep, signaling he's made some progress through the chest injury and illness that combined to sideline him Monday versus the Saints. He'll have two more chances this week to join Chris Olave (concussion) as a full participant, or otherwise risk heading into a second game in a row with a designation.
DECEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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Inactive for MNF Valdes-Scantling (chest/illness) is listed as inactive Monday at Green Bay.
Impact Valdes-Scantling kicked off Week 16 prep with a DNP last Thursday due to a chest injury, but he remained out of practice as of Friday due to an illness and eventually was listed as questionable for Monday's game. With Valdes-Scantling's lack of availability confirmed, the Saints will be rolling with Kevin Austin, Dante Pettis, Cedrick Wilson and Mason Tipton at wide receiver.
DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Inactive for MNF Valdes-Scantling (chest/illness) is listed as inactive Monday at Green Bay.
Impact Valdes-Scantling kicked off Week 16 prep with a DNP last Thursday due to a chest injury, but he remained out of practice as of Friday due to an illness and eventually was listed as questionable for Monday's game. With Valdes-Scantling's lack of availability confirmed, the Saints will be rolling with Kevin Austin, Dante Pettis, Cedrick Wilson and Mason Tipton at wide receiver.
DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Marquez Valdes-Scantling injury update and status vs. the Packers in Week 16 | Dec. 23, 2024 In Week 16, the New Orleans Saints and Marquez Valdes-Scantling play the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Kickoff...
DECEMBER 23, 2024 • USATODAY.COM
No practice, questionable for Monday Valdes-Scantling (chest/illness) is listed as questionable for Monday's contest against the Packers.
Impact Valdes-Scantling initially didn't practice Thursday due to a chest injury and then didn't participate in either of the two subsequent ones presumably thanks in some part to an illness, which was tacked on to Friday's injury. It remains to be seen if Valdes-Scantling will be active in the matchup against the team that drafted him, but with Chris Olave (concussion) and Bub Means (ankle) both ruled out, the Saints are woefully thin at wide receiver.
DECEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Comes down with illness Valdes-Scantling (chest) didn't practice Friday due to an illness, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.
Impact After Valdes-Scantling was held out of drills Thursday due to a chest injury, there was an expectation that he'd take part in some capacity one day later, but an ailment kept him off the practice field. Saturday's injury report will give a sense of the wide receiver's chances to suit up Monday at Green Bay.
DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Not practicing Valdes-Scantling (chest) isn't practicing Friday, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
Impact Back-to-back absences hint at legitimate concern regarding his availability against the Packers on Monday. The short-handed Saints also have been practicing without QB Derek Carr (hand), RB Alvin Kamara (ankle) and WR Bub Means (ankle), potentially leaving the offensive burden on unproven players like QB Spencer Rattler, RB Kendre Miller and WR Kevin Austin. Their healthy wide receivers besides Austin are Dante Pettis, Cedrick Wilson and Mason Tipton.
DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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Dealing with chest issue Valdes-Scantling was a non-participant at Thursday's practice due to a chest injury.
Impact As the Saints open Week 16 prep, Valdes-Scantling was among a handful of skill-position players to sit out drills, including QB Derek Carr (left hand), RB Alvin Kamara (groin) and WR Bub Means (ankle, IR). Kamara is unlikely to play Monday at Green Bay, while coach Darren Rizzi said Thursday that Spencer Rattler will start if Carr isn't able to, per Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football. With a health concern now in tow, too, Valdes-Scantling's status now will be monitored to see if he also may be in danger of missing Week 16 action.
DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Marquez Valdes-Scantling on going for 2-point conversion, Spencer Rattler 12/16/2024 New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling speaks with the media on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024 at the Ochsner Sports Performance C...
DECEMBER 16, 2024 • NEWORLEANSSAINTS.COM
