The 49ers signed WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling to their practice squad earlier this week. The veteran receiver said the Steelers were another option for him, and Aaron Rodgers wanted him in Pittsburgh.

“It was between here and Pittsburgh,” Valdes-Scantling said, via NBC Sports Bay Area. “Obviously, I have a great relationship with Aaron Rodgers over there, and he wanted me back over there. So, it was a toss-up, 50/50, and I had to weigh my options and see which one I wanted to do, which was going to be better for my career at this point, and I was excited about it.”

Valdes-Scantling pointed out that he’s had success in HC Kyle Shanahan‘s system, making it a “no-brainer” to join San Francisco.

“I played in the system before and had success in the system before, so it’s a no-brainer to be a

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