Seahawks Fight to Retain Versatile WR Shaheed

0:00On March 5th, the Seattle Seahawks are struggling to lock down wide receiver Rashid Shaheed before free agency hits on Monday, March 9th. Contract talks aren't close, and insider say he could command $18 million a season or more from another team. Shaheed proved his worth this season with 15 catches over 9 games, but he's shown brightest on special teams. He returned two kicks and one punt for touchdowns, including a big one in the playoffs against the San Francisco 49ers. That versatility makes him rare in the league, especially after a key punt return that flipped a crucial game against the Los Angeles Rams and helped. Seattle chased the top NFC seed, now entering free agency for the first time since starting with the New Orleans Saints, his value has skyrocketed. Meanwhile, the Seahawks face a busy offseason with several young stars like running back Kenneth Walker and Ed rusher Boy Mafe, wrapping up rookie. Deals, plus the team in sale talks that might not crimp their spending yet.

1:01One spot eyeing Shaheed is the Las Vegas Raiders, where his old coach Clint Kubiak now leads, and they have cash to spend. If he goes, Seattle has Tory Horton waiting in the wings as a solid return of replacement. If he goes, Seattle has Tory Horton waiting in the wings as a solid return of replacement.