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Rashid Shaheed Signs Long-Term Deal with Seahawks

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Rashid Shaheeds Impact: Seahawks Lock in Return Specialist for Super Bowl Run

Rashid Shaheed, a dynamic return specialist, has signed a multi-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks, solidifying his role in the teams success. After joining the Seahawks in a midseason trade from the Saints, Shaheed quickly proved his worth, contributing to the teams Super Bowl victory in the 2025 season.

Shaheeds impact on special teams was immediate, scoring on kickoff and punt returns, including crucial touchdowns against Atlanta, the Rams, and the 49ers. He led the league that year with both types of return scores. His performance earned him Pro Bowl honors as a returner, with impressive rankings in kick return average (29.8 yards) and punt returns (14.7 yards).

The Seahawks aim to expand Shaheeds role on offense, joining a talented receiver group that includes Offensive Player of the Year Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Cooper Kupp, and rookie Tory Horton (before Hortons shin injury). With a full offseason ahead, the Seahawks plan to build on last years success and pursue more championships.

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On March 11th, Rashid Shaheed is locking in with the Seattle Seahawks for the long haul. The dynamic return specialist signed a multi-year contract just months after arriving in a mid-season trade from the Saints. He quickly proved his worth, helping power the team to a Super Bowl title in the 2025 season. Seattle acquired Shaheed in early November by sending forth and fifth round draft picks to New Orleans. Out of way, he became a game-changer on special teams, scoring on kickoff and putt returns, including key touchdowns against Atlanta, the Rams, and in. The playoffs versus the 49ers. He stood alone in the league that year with both types of return scores. Fans and teammates raved about his instant impact, which earned him pro bowl honors as a returner. He ranked fifth in kick return average at 29.8 yards, and fourth in putt returns at 14.7. As a rival, boosted a receiver group already stacked with stars like offensive player of the year, Jackson Smith, Injigba, Cooper Cup, and Rookie Tory, Horton, before Horton's

shin injury. Now with a full off season ahead, the Seahawks planned to grow Shaheed's role on offense alongside that talented crew. He joins a deep unit, ready to build on last year's success, and chase more championships. This extension keeps Seattle's momentum rolling strong into next season.

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