49ers Roster Moves: WR Valdes-Scantling added to active roster

The following release on Marquez Valdes-Scantling is courtesy of the San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have promoted WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling to the active roster from the team’s practice squad. In order to make room on the roster, the team released WR Russell Gage Jr. and later signed him to the team’s practice squad.

Marquez Valdes-Scantling (6-4, 206) was originally drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round (174th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft. Throughout his seven-year NFL career with the Packers (2018-21), Kansas City Chiefs (2022-23), Buffalo Bills (2024) and New Orleans Saints (2024), he has appeared in 106 games (68 starts) and registered 205 receptions for 3,566 yards and 20 touchdowns and added 10 carries for 52 yards.

Marquez Valdes-Scantling on looking forward to playing with Brock Purdy:

“He’s been really good since he got to the league. He’s led in a bunch of categories. He doesn’t turn the ball over… he throws a good football, so I’m excited…” pic.twitter.com/iiPWJVVPk9

— Kevin Krueger (@kevinkruegs) August 29, 2025

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He has also appeared in 11 postseason contests (seven starts) and registered 24 receptions for 406 yards and four touchdowns. In 2024, Marquez Valdes-Scantling appeared in 14 games (eight starts) and registered 19 receptions for 411 yards and four touchdowns. He signed to the 49ers practice squad on August 28, 2025.

A 30-year-old native of St. Petersburg, FL, Marquez Valdes-Scantling attended North Carolina State (2013-14) before transferring to the University of South Florida (2016-17) where he appeared in 45 games and registered 119 receptions for 1,832 yards and 12 touchdowns to go along with 10 receptions for 112 yards and one touchdown.

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Desperate for reliability in their wide receiver room, the San Francisco 49ers and WR Jauan Jennings have reportedly agreed to a deal that will add $3 million to his salary next season.

As San Francisco’s expected top receiving option with Brandon Aiyuk’s injury, Jennings was headed into his final season set to make $7.5 million in the 2025 NFL season.

Now, with the reported raise, his earnings will increase to $10.5 million. Adam Schefter of ESPN broke the news on Wednesday afternoon.

In 2024, Jennings tallied 975 yards and six touchdowns on 77 receptions. He played in all but one game (15) in his fourth season.

The 49ers have injuries to Aiyuk (ACL), Jordan Watkins (ankle), Jacob Cowing (hamstring), and Demarcus Robinson serving a three-game suspension.

Ricky Pearsall, Skyy Moore, and Marquez Valdes-Scantling are expected to be available for head coach Kyle Shanahan week one in Seattle.

Report: Jauan Jennings, 49ers reach agreement on new deal

Upcoming San Francisco 49ers Schedule

• Sunday, September 7th – @ Seattle Seahawks – 1:05 PM PT  *Season opener*
• Sunday, September 14th – @ New Orleans Saints – 10:00 AM PT
• Sunday, September 21st – vs. Arizona Cardinals – 1:25 PM PT
• Sunday, September 28th – vs. Jacksonville Jaguars – 1:05 PM PT
• Thursday, October 2nd – @ Los Angeles Rams – 5:15 PM PT

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