Saints Add Playmaking Depth with Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Aiming for Immediate Impact and Future Stability
On October 22, the New Orleans Saints signed wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, bolstering their receiving corps after injuries to starters Chris Olave and Rashid Shaheed. Valdes-Scantling, a seasoned 30-year-old veteran, brings both size and speed, with a track record of big-play ability. After stints with the Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, and Buffalo Bills, he’s quickly become a key contributor in New Orleans, notching 201 yards and three touchdowns in his first three games. With the Saints facing a weakened receiving group, Valdes-Scantling has provided a much-needed spark. Given his immediate impact, the team would be wise to consider a contract extension, securing a valuable asset for the future alongside Olave and Shaheed.