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3 Former Chiefs Regretting Leaving Kansas City at Halfway Point of Season

Feb 8, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA;  Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38) during a press conference before Super Bowl LVIII at Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
Feb 8, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L'Jarius Sneed (38) during a press conference before Super Bowl LVIII at Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images / Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
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3. Marquez Valdes-Scantling

The Chiefs signed Marquez Valdes-Scantling to a three-year $30 million deal before the 2022 season. Valdes-Scantling is a speedy deep threat that was brought in to help Mahomes stretch the field again. In two seasons with the Chiefs, Valdes-Scantling had 63 receptions on 123 targets for 1,002 yards, three touchdowns and averaged 8.1 yards per catch.

The biggest flaw in Valdes-Scantling's game is his inconsistent hands. As his stats indicate, that was seen plenty in his time in Kansas City.

One of the more notable instances of Valdes-Scantling dropping the ball was in the fourth quarter of a Week 11 game against the Eagles in 2023. The reason this drop sticks out is because it could have won the Chiefs in the game.

Valdes-Scantling's drop issues more than likely played a factor in the Chiefs releasing him after they won Super Bowl 58.

Following his release from the Chiefs, Valdes-Scantling signed a one-year deal with the AFC rival Buffalo Bills.

In six games with the Bills, Valdes-Scantling had two receptions on nine targets for 26 yards and a touchdown. That output explains why the Bills released him after they acquired Amari Cooper via a trade with the Cleveland Browns.

Valdes-Scantling has signed a deal with the New Orleans Saints, reuniting with former teammate Willie Gay, but has yet to play a game. It says a lot that the Chiefs didn't make a push for Valdes-Scantling, given how injured their wide receiving room is.

It would be a safe bet to assume that if Valdes-Scantling was offered a deal by the Chiefs he would have came back.

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