Buffalo Bills Wide Receiver Suffered a Scary Injury on Saturday Night
The Buffalo Bills successfully signed two-time Super Bowl Champion Marquez Valdes-Scantling (MVS) during free agency earlier this offseason. After being released by the Kansas City Chiefs, MVS was a notable free agent due to the elite quarterbacks he has played with throughout his career.
Drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft, MVS spent his first four seasons catching passes from future Hall of Famer and four-time NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers. After leaving Green Bay following the 2021 season, he signed with the Chiefs and went on to win two Super Bowls with Patrick Mahomes.
#Bills players surrounding Marquez Valdes-Scantling. He walked off the field. pic.twitter.com/JWFTwoYJ14
— Andy Young (@AndyYoungTV) August 18, 2024
Reports suggest that Bills quarterback Josh Allen played a significant role in persuading MVS to join Buffalo.
In a recent NFL preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Bills secured a 9-3 victory. However, the game was marred by injuries, including a concerning one for MVS, who was down on the field for several minutes:
NFL insider Tom Pelissero later reported that MVS had sustained a neck sprain. Fortunately, X-rays showed no broken vertebrae, which is positive news for the Bills. The exact timeline for MVS’s return remains uncertain.
While MVS may not have consistently posted high stats in his previous NFL stops, he is known for his ability to stretch the field and create opportunities for other receivers.
He has also earned a reputation as a clutch performer. In the 2020 NFC Championship Game, despite the Packers’ loss to Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, MVS recorded four receptions for 115 yards and a touchdown. Similarly, in the 2022 AFC Championship Game, where the Chiefs defeated the Cincinnati Bengals, MVS had six receptions for 116 yards and a touchdown.
