Seahawks Sign Rashid Shaheed to $51M Deal

0:00The latest scores, headlines and storylines, right here on NFL news today. Subscribe and stay game ready. The Seattle Seahawks are making moves after their Super Bowl win, resigning wide receiver and return specialist Rashid Shaheed to a three-year deal. Worth $51 million. That's about $17 million a year, making him the highest paid receiver on the team and tying him for 26th among wide receivers. Leaguewide. They brought him in via mid-season trade from the New Orleans Saints and wasted no time locking him up on the first day of legal tampering. The team lost running back Kenneth Walker III to free agency, creating a knee for offensive spark. Shaheed stepped up despite modest receiving numbers, just 15 catches for 188 yards over nine regular season games. All three of his touchdowns that year came on special teams plays. Fans and analysts are split on whether this is an overpay for a guy who wasn't a big receiving threat yet. Walker was a Super Bowl MVP and key to their late surge,

1:04so letting him go while handing Shaheed big money raises eyebrows. Still, his clutch moments show dynamic impact across passing, running and returns. Shaheed delivered in big spots, like a 58 yard punt return touchdown in overtime for a week 16 win and a 95 yard kickoff. Returns to open the divisional playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers. Those plays ignited the Seahawks when they needed it most. With a full off season to build chemistry with quarterback Sam Darnold as the number two receiver, Shaheed could prove his worth as a consistent threat and one of the league's top returners. The Seahawks are betting on his upside to keep their championship core strong. This story is made possible by our sponsor. See the episode description. Headphones in a pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-P-L-O.com. Made in AI.