Reports: San Francisco 49ers sign WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling

The San Francisco 49ers’ wide receiver room continues to change as their 2025 season debut is around the corner.

According to multiple reports, the 49ers have now signed veteran WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling to a one-year deal after Seattle released him.

Valdes-Scantling tallied 385 yards and four touchdowns on 35 targets in 2024. The former 5th round pick played 14 games, six with Buffalo and eight as a member of the Saints.

Source: The #49ers are signing veteran WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling, who was just recently released by Seattle.

Valdes-Scantling was choosing between Pittsburgh and San Francisco. pic.twitter.com/DscMa43iej

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) August 27, 2025

After signing a one-year, $4-million deal with the Seahawks this offseason, San Francisco’s NFC West division rival waived the receiver on Tuesday. The Niners picked him up on Wednesday.

Ricky Pearsall and newly signed Skyy Moore are the only other wide receivers currently healthy on their roster.

Demarcus Robinson was suspended for the first three games.

Jauan Jennings, Jordan Watkins, and Jacob Cowing are all dealing with injuries.

The former two could still be available for week one, but adding Valdes-Scantling helps shore up an area where general manager John Lynch was in desperate need of depth.

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The San Francisco 49ers are entering their final week of preparation for the 2025 season-opener, meaning the time has come for final roster cuts.

Along with final roster cuts, the 49ers also added several players to the injured reserve and PUP list, including star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who will not be ready to make his season debut until Week 6 or later.

Here’s a look at the latest San Francisco 49ers roster moves as the season opener in Seattle (Sunday, September 7th) quickly approaches.

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49ers make roster cuts, close in on 53-man roster

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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