NF L waiver wire swirl surrounds San Francisco as the 49ers sign Marquez Valdes-Scantling to a one-year deal and pursue Kendrick Bourne, while weighing Russell Gage’s return after his release. Jauan Jennings’ calf issue clouds Week 1 plans as San Francisco surveys veteran WR avenues. Sebastian Valdez clears waivers and returns to the practice squad, with Evan Anderson out and Jordan Jefferson stepping in on the roster. Robbie Chosen lands on the practice squad alongside Eli Apple, rounding a reshaped WR corps.

Depth at wide receiver suddenly looks crowded, but the 49ers aim to mount Week 1 contributions from multiple veterans who know Kyle Shanahan’s system. The exchange underscores how contending teams value athletic versatility and field-stretching ability, even if roles aren’t crystal clear yet. Fantasy players should monitor how these veterans carve out snaps and target shares as roster moves finalize.

Steelers enter Week 1 vs Jets with a rookie-forward WR mix led by Calvin Austin III and Roman Wilson, while Deontay Johnson remains the established target. Pittsburgh didn’t add a wideout in free agency or by trade, keeping Kendrick Bourne as a potential fallback but not a signing. The Will Howard situation colors the QB plan, with three-quarterback depth and development taking center stage as the trio of Austin, Wilson and Bourne tests a young room. The 53 is finalized with Clark and Sharping in the fold, and the hosts project a bold 12-5 finish anchored by aggressive scheduling and a star-studded Week 17/18 storyline around Rodgers.

The Seahawks trimmed to 53 on a tough cutdown day, freeing cap space by cutting Marquez Valdes-Scantling and trading Mike Jerrell to Atlanta for a conditional seventh. The move reshapes the WR room toward bigger, run-first options and opens the door for Cody White and Dariq Young to push for early-season roles, while fans watch for practice-squad gems like the undrafted pair Jared Ivy and Connor Ul showing upside on defense.

Defensively, Seattle’s depth questions at nose and inside linebacker loom, prompting talk of waiver pickups or trades. The staff leaned into a physical, run-focused identity, which bodes well for the young blockers and edge players, but fantasy players should monitor who lands the early-down workload and how the group fills remaining gaps on waivers.

The Seahawks’ preseason arc points to a run-first identity and a deeper, more capable roster than in years past. Seattle closed out camp with a defensive edge that looked more live and a backfield that finally felt capable of consistent ground success, even as quarterback development remains a work in progress.