The Pittsburgh Steelers made two notable changes to their offense in Week 14—they signed Adam Thielen and elevated Marquez Valdes-Scantling from the practice squad. Thielen, a two-time Pro Bowler in 2017 and 2018, spent his first 11 games of the 2025 season with the Minnesota Vikings, while Valdes-Scantling spent time on the 49ers' roster before coming to Pittsburgh.
Unfortunately, both wide receivers were in for a rude awakening in their first NFL action.
Despite demoting 2024 third-round pick Roman Wilson and thrusting Thielen and Valdes-Scantling into immediate action, the veteran wideouts failed to make their presence felt.