Callaway was released by the Raiders on Monday.
Callaway signed with Las Vegas on Aug. 11 after being let go by the 49ers, and he caught one pass for eight yards in Saturday's 20-10 preseason loss to the Cardinals. The wide receiver will likely find a practice squad opportunity in the near future.
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Marquez Callaway: Cut by San Francisco
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Callaway was released by the 49ers on Sunday.
Callaway signed a one-year deal with San Francisco on July 31, but he'll now return to free agency. The wide receiver hasn't played in any meaningful action since he played in 14 games with the Saints in 2022, and wherever he ends up, he'll likely be competing for a spot as a special-teams option in 2025.
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49ers' Marquez Callaway: Finds work with San Francisco
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The 49ers signed Callaway to a one-year contract Thursday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
The 27-year-old wide receiver appeared in two regular-season games for the Bucs last season but played just five offensive snaps and didn't draw a single target. He hasn't played meaningful regular-season snaps since 2022 with the Saints and should be viewed as a long shot to make the Niners' 53-man roster.
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Buccaneers' Marquez Callaway: Signs with Tampa Bay
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Callaway signed a reserve/future contract with the Bucs on Tuesday.
Let go by New Orleans in August, Callaway signed with Tampa Bay's practice squad in October and appeared in a pair of regular-season contests, though he played a total of five offensive snaps. Turning 27 years old in March, Callaway will compete for a roster spot this coming offseason.
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Marquez Callaway: Descends to practice squad
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Callaway reverted to the Buccaneers' practice squad Monday.
This was Callaway's second game on the active roster this season, with his promotion the result of Mike Evans (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (IR, ankle) being unavailable and Jalen McMillan (hamstring) not logging any snaps despite being active. Still, Callaway played just two offensive snaps and didn't draw a target.
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Buccaneers' Marquez Callaway: Elevated again for Week 10
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The Buccaneers elevated Callaway from their practice squad to their active roster Saturday, Scott Smith of the Buccaneers' official site reports.
Callaway was elevated for the first time last week to face Kansas City and logged two offensive snaps without drawing a target. Tampa Bay can use all the help it can get at receiver due to Chris Godwin (ankle) being lost for the season, Mike Evans (hamstring) out for a third straight week and Jalen McMillan (hamstring) questionable against the 49ers on Sunday. Even with all of those injuries, Callaway doesn't figure to be a major factor versus San Francisco given his snap count last week.
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Marquez Callaway: Gets chance in Tampa Bay
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Callaway signed a deal with the Buccaneers' practice squad Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Callaway spent the offseason with the Steelers before being cut at the start of training camp. He quickly found a new opportunity in New Orleans, where he spent his first four seasons, and spent training camp in the Big Easy. However, he was unable to make it through final roster cuts. The fifth-year pass catcher will now look to make an impression with a new NFC South team in Tampa.
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Marquez Callaway: Back to practice squad
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Callaway reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction report.
Callaway was elevated to New Orleans' practice squad for the third straight game in Week 15 against the Giants. He ultimately saw 12 offensive snaps (21 percent) but failed to draw any targets. The pass catcher will now return to work with the practice squad and await a new opportunity.
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Saints' Marquez Callaway: Called up from practice squad
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The Saints elevated Callaway to the active roster Saturday.
It marks the third time Callaway has been promoted from the practice squad since joining Nov. 21. He's played 15 offensive snaps over his two appearances this season without recording a stat.
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Marquez Callaway: Reverts to practice squad
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Callaway reverted to New Orleans' practice squad Monday.
Callaway didn't record any stats during Sunday's win versus the Panthers despite playing four offensive snaps. The 25-year-old has now played in two games this season and is still eligible to be elevated one more time.
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Saints' Marquez Callaway: Elevated from practice squad
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The Saints elevated Callaway to the active roster Saturday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
This is the second time Callaway has been promoted to the active roster since he signed with the Saints' practice squad Nov. 21. He played 11 offensive snaps in Week 13 against the Lions without recording a stat. The move comes with Rashid Shaheed (thigh) listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers after not practicing all week.
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Saints' Marquez Callaway: Elevated Saturday
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The Saints elevated Callaway to their active roster Saturday, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
The 25-year-old wideout signed with New Orleans' practice squad just under two weeks ago, and he's now in line to make his first appearance since 2022 this Sunday. Callaway's elevation will help the Saints ensure depth at wide receiver, as the team is preparing to be without both Rashid Shaheed (thigh) and Michael Thomas (knee) in Week 13.
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Marquez Callaway: Cut from Raiders' practice team
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Las Vegas cut Callaway from its practice squad Tuesday.
Callaway was added to the Raiders' practice squad prior to the start of the regular season, but he's now set to become a free agent after Week 5. He has struggled since posting a career-best 698-yard season with New Orleans in 2021.
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Marquez Callaway: Waived by Denver
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The Broncos waived Callaway on Tuesday, Parker Gabriel of The Denver Post reports.
Callaway signed with Denver in March after three seasons with the Saints and was competing for a depth role at wide receiver throughout training camp. He caught just one of four targets for seven yards during exhibition play and was unable to land a spot on the 53-man roster. Callaway could still end up with the Broncos as a member of their practice squad.
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Saints' Marquez Callaway: Not expected to be tendered
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The Saints are not expected to tender Callaway, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Callaway has totaled 1,069 yards and seven touchdowns in three years with the Saints and was set for restricted free agency this summer, but the undrafted wideout will be free to sign anywhere he wants if his contract isn't tendered. Fowler added that a return to the Saints could still be in the cards if Callaway can't find a better deal elsewhere, but for now, the 6-foot-2 speedster appears on his way out of New Orleans.
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Saints' Marquez Callaway: Healthy scratch again
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Callaway is inactive for Sunday's game in Philadelphia.
Callaway was the team's No. 2 receiver at one point earlier this season and got some snaps last week with Chris Olave sidelined by a hamstring injury, but this isn't the first time Callaway has been a healthy scratch. Olave is back in this week, and likely joined by Rashid Shaheed and Tre'Quan Smith as the lead trio at wide receiver. Callaway thus loses out to Kirk Merritt and Keith Kirkwood, both of whom seemingly offer more special-teams value.
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Saints' Marquez Callaway: Won't play Sunday
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Callaway (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the 49ers.
Callaway was also a healthy scratch Week 10, and although he suited up Week 11 against the Rams, he only saw one target, which he caught for a six-yard gain. He'll now work to be active Week 13 against the Buccaneers.
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Saints' Marquez Callaway: Minimal role in win
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Callaway gathered in his only target for 10 yards on 21 offensive snaps during Sunday's 24-0 victory over the Raiders.
Callaway logged his fewest offensive snaps, targets and receptions since Week 3, even though Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) remained out Sunday. The 6-foot-2 receiver caught 10 of his 22 targets for 114 yards over the previous four weeks, but he tied for sixth in targets in this contest, and he also played fewer offensive snaps than fellow wideouts Tre'Quan Smith (38), Chris Olave (37) and Kevin White (30). Callaway's diminished role may indicate that he's fallen down the team's WR depth chart, which doesn't bode well for his target share heading into next Monday's game against the Ravens.
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Saints' Marquez Callaway: Starting role on tap again
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Callaway and Tre'Quan Smith served as the Saints' top receivers during walk-through drills ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.
After handling 96 and 72 percent snap shares in Week 4 and 5, Callaway looks primed for a similar level of playing time Sunday. Fellow wideouts Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) are sidelined for their third and second game in a row, respectively, while rookie first-round pick Chris Olave is inactive after he was unable to clear the concussion protocol. Additionally, the Saints are without another depth wideout in Deonte Harty (foot), who was recently moved to injured reserve. Of the five receivers who are active for the Saints this week, Callaway and Smith have combined for 12 of the 13 receptions the quintet has recorded this season.
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Saints' Marquez Callaway: Handles punts in win
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Callaway caught two of his three targets for five yards and returned two punts for 25 yards during Sunday's 39-32 win over the Seahawks.
With Michael Thomas (foot) and Jarvis Landry (ankle) both inactive Sunday, Callaway wound up playing the most offensive snaps (56) of any Saints wideout, as Chris Olave was forced out with a concussion in the third quarter. However, the 24-year-old Callaway made his biggest impact on special teams after stepping in for primary punt returner Deonte Harty, who exited early with a turf toe injury. Callaway fielded five punts, including three fair catches, and had a 21-yard return in the third quarter. The 6-foot-2 pass catcher could stand to see increased usage in New Orleans' banged-up receiving corps moving forward, though the team will likely continue to lean into its running game with Alvin Kamara, Taysom Hill and Mark Ingram.
