Sources: 49ers add Marquez Valdes-Scantling to practice squad, not 53-man roster

Wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling is coming to the 49ers, all right.But he will not occupy a spot on the team’s 53-man roster.Valdes-Scantling is ticketed to join the 49ers’ practice squad, league sources told NBC Sports Bay Area.General manager John Lynch on Wednesday confirmed the acquisition Valdes-Scantling, which widely was reported earlier in the day, when he spoke about Jauan Jennings’ status with the 49ers.“We’re working to get the best mix out there,” Lynch said. “We added a piece today in MVS, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, and we’re thrilled to have him part of it.”Valdes-Scantling will join veteran receivers Robbie Chosen and Malik Turner, as well as rookie receiver Junior Bergen on the 49ers’ practice squad.San Francisco has five receivers on their 53-man roster: Jennings, Ricky Pearsall, Skyy Moore, Russell Gage and rookie Jordan Watkins.Gage was among the players released on Tuesday as the 49ers reached the roster limit. He was re-signed on Wednesday, Lynch said.Coach Kyle Shanahan said he sees no distinction between players on the practice squad and the active roster. After all, any player on the practice...