Chiefs are releasing wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling to save salary cap space, AP source says

Published February 28, 2024 10:02 AM

By DAVE SKRETTA
AP Sports Writer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs are releasing wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling, according to a person familiar with the decision. The move gives the the Super Bowl champions $12 million in much-needed salary cap space. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team had not announced the move. Valdes-Scantling signed a three-year, $30 million deal two years ago but struggled to live up to the contract. He had some memorable moments in the playoffs but had only 42 catches for 687 yards and two scores in 2022 and 21 catches for 315 yards and a touchdown this past season.

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