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Marquez Valdes-Scantling in Line for Increased Workload
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling is slated to operate as, at worst, the No. 2 option in the team's aerial assault for the remainder of the season. Valdes-Scantling was signed to Pittsburgh's practice squad at the beginning of November, although he hadn't earned a snap until their Week 14 win over the Ravens. Since then, the 31-year-old has pulled in just 2-of-5 targets for 25 yards and a touchdown. However, the veteran is poised for a significant uptick in playing time following teammate DK Metcalf's suspension stemming from an altercation with a fan. Valdes-Scantling doesn't project to see a ton of volume, but he should see some valuable downfield targets. In fact, he just missed hauling in a long TD in Week 16's victory against the Lions. With fellow wideout Calvin Austin III (hamstring) also in danger of missing this Sunday's outing, Valdes-Scantling projects to operate behind Adam Thielen as the team's top two pass-catchers when they square off with the Cleveland Browns.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
