The Dallas Cowboys have added veteran wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling (MVS) on a 1-year contract to bolster their receiving corps amid ongoing contract discussions with All-Pro George Pickens. Valdes-Scantling, a 31-year-old, 6-foot-4 target, has 219 receptions for 3,686 yards and 21 touchdowns across 8 NFL seasons, with notable playoff production (27 receptions, 432 yards, 4 touchdowns in 12 games). He previously won two Super Bowls with the Kansas City Chiefs after the 2022 and 2023 seasons and also spent time with the Seahawks, 49ers, and Steelers in 2025.
Key context: the move provides depth for the Cowboys as they navigate potential contractual challenges at the wide receiver position, including the unsettled status of George Pickens’ franchise-tag deal for 2026.
Key Takeaways:
– Cowboys sign veteran WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling to a 1-year deal to add depth at the position.
– MVS brings playoff-tested experience and a tall, downfield receiving profile.
– The signing occurs amid broader wide receiver contract negotiations, notably with George Pickens.
