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Chargers add Marquez Valdes-Scantling to roster ahead of Week 3

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 8:31 PM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Chargers add Marquez Valdes-Scantling to roster ahead of Week 3

Summary

The Los Angeles Chargers signed veteran receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling to their 53-man roster on September 23, 2026. This move comes after the team faced criticism for starting the season 0-2. Valdes-Scantling previously joined the Chargers' practice squad after a workout on September 15. In a corresponding move, the Chargers placed David Njoku on injured reserve and added long snapper Spencer Triplett to the practice squad. Next, the Chargers will face the Buffalo Bills in a Week 3 match on the road.

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By the Numbers

•Chargers start the season 0-2 and face criticism.
•MVS signed to 53-man roster on September 23.
•David Njoku placed on injured reserve.
•Chargers will play the Bills in Week 3.

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8:31 PMYahoo Sports — Chargers news: LA makes Marquez Valdes-Scantling roster move ahead of Week 3

What they're saying

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The Los Angeles Chargers already look doomed early in the 2026 season. LA is getting a lot of criticism in the national media after starting 0-2. The Chargers are showing a small sign of urgency by adding some firepower on offense before Week 3. The Chargers have signed veteran receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling to the 53-man roster on Wednesday, […] The post Chargers news: LA makes Marquez Valdes-Scantling roster move ahead of Week 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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