Seahawks Re-sign Shaheed to $51M Deal

0:00With the NFL today, March 9th, the Seattle Seahawks have resigned wide receiver Rashid Shaheed to a three-year deal worth $51 million, with $34.7 million guaranteed. They brought him over in a mid-season trade from New Orleans and liked what they saw enough to lock him up as a key deep threat for quarterback Sam. Darnold? Earlier this week, the deal came together to spice Shaheed posting modest stats, like just 18 catches over 12 games with the team. Still, he scored a kickoff return touchdown in their NFC title win and forced defenses to play him deep, which opened things up for teammate Jackson, Smith, Injigba. Fans and analysts see the value beyond the numbers as Shaheed averaged 26 yards per catch in the postseason and added three return touchdowns. Overall, his speed makes him a gadget player, similar to a lighter Debo Samuel, even with some injury concerns from limited games last season. Meanwhile, the contract averages $17 million a year and gives Seattle an easy out after

1:04two years, right before he turns 30. A full-off season should help offensive coordinator, Clint Kubiak, makes him in more creatively. According to reports, the move earns a B-plus grade, prioritizing a proven rising talent over other needs like the secondary. It joins returns for Josh Job and Drake Thomas, keeping core pieces for their title defense intact. This story is made possible by our sponsor, See the episode description. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you, a pillow with built-in sound, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.