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Marquez Valdes-Scantling Cut by Bills After Amari Cooper Trade; Updated Depth Chart

Joseph Zucker@@JosephZuckerX.com LogoFeatured Columnist IVOctober 15, 2024

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 08: Marquez Valdes-Scantling #15 of the Buffalo Bills warms up prior to a game against the Arizona Cardinals at Highmark Stadium on September 08, 2024 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images)
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The Buffalo Bills released wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling on Tuesday.

The move came after the team finalized a trade to acquire wideout Amari Cooper from the Cleveland Browns.

Here's how Buffalo's offense looks following its reshuffle in the receiving corps:


Buffalo Bills Offense Depth Chart

QB: Josh Allen, Mitchell Trubisky

RB: James Cook, Ty Johnson

WR: Amari Cooper, Mack Hollins

WR: Khalil Shakir, Curtis Samuel

WR: Keon Coleman

TE: Dalton Kincaid, Dawson Knox

LT: Dion Dawkins, Ryan Van Demark

LG: David Edwards, Alec Anderson

C: Connor McGovern, Sedrick Van Pran-Granger

RG: O'Cyrus Torrence, Will Clapp

RT: Spencer Brown, Tylan Grable


Valdes-Scantling signed a one-year deal with Buffalo reportedly worth up to $4.5 million. He ultimately proved to have a limited role in the passing game.

In six games, the 30-year-old had two receptions for 26 yards and was on the field for just 39 percent of the Bills' offensive snaps.

Despite his lackluster production so far, Valdes-Scantling may land on his feet before the season ends thanks to his experience and past track record. Two possible suitors immediately jumped out.

Scott Kacsmar @ScottKacsmar

Aaron Rodgers: While you're at it, send Mike Williams away for a ham sandwich and go sign MVS. <a href="https://t.co/SzKtJs7Rwm">https://t.co/SzKtJs7Rwm</a>

Zack Rosenblatt @ZackBlatt

Aaron Rodgers if the Jets sign MVS: <a href="https://t.co/onqGdN6Fhz">https://t.co/onqGdN6Fhz</a> <a href="https://t.co/rvoYW71KbW">pic.twitter.com/rvoYW71KbW</a>

Arrowhead Live @ArrowheadLive

MVS will be on our practice squad in like 45 seconds😂

Tucker D. Franklin @tuckerdfranklin

Free agent MVS staring at Brett Veach like the Green Goblin mask <a href="https://t.co/Bpc568agjp">pic.twitter.com/Bpc568agjp</a>

MVS played alongside Aaron Rodgers for four seasons with the Green Bay Packers and led the NFL in yards per reception (20.9) in 2020. There are few things the New York Jets love more right now than reuniting Rodgers with old teammates.

During a two-year spell with the Kansas City Chiefs, Valdes-Scantling wasn't a model of consistency but did step up when it mattered the most. He had 250 receiving yards and three touchdowns in seven playoff appearances. Signing him would make sense with Rashee Rice and Marquise Brown out for the year.