San Diego Speedster Rashid Shaheed Snags $51 Million Seahawks Payday

The Mt. Carmel product earned the new money with a string of game-changing return scores and offensive flashes during Seattle's Super Bowl run.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 6:12pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a football player in mid-stride, with the player's body and motion broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of navy blue, forest green, and bright gold, capturing the explosive energy of the sport.Rashid Shaheed's dynamic playmaking ability on special teams and offense has earned him a lucrative contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks.San Diego Today

San Diego native Rashid Shaheed, 27, has signed a three-year, $51 million contract extension with the Super Bowl-winning Seattle Seahawks. Shaheed, a former standout at Mt. Carmel High School, earned the lucrative deal after making key special teams plays and showing offensive potential during the Seahawks' championship season.

Why it matters

Shaheed's extension keeps a dynamic playmaker and return specialist with the Seahawks, providing stability and continuity for the Super Bowl champions. His rise from a San Diego high school standout to an NFL star is an inspiring story for the local community.

The details

Shaheed's new contract is a three-year, $51 million deal that includes $34.7 million in guarantees. The agreement came after Shaheed's impressive 2025 season, in which he returned a kickoff 95 yards for a touchdown in the divisional round and caught two passes for 27 yards in the Super Bowl victory.

  • Shaheed signed the contract extension on April 11, 2026.
  • He joined the Seahawks in a midseason trade during the 2025 season.

The players

Rashid Shaheed

A 27-year-old wide receiver and return specialist from San Diego who played at Mt. Carmel High School before being drafted by the Seahawks.

John Anderson

Shaheed's former high school coach at Mt. Carmel, who expressed pride in Shaheed's achievements.

Seattle Seahawks

The Super Bowl-winning NFL team that signed Shaheed to a three-year, $51 million contract extension.

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What they’re saying

“The moment means a lot after joining the club in a midseason trade.”

— Rashid Shaheed

“He's super proud of him and that Shaheed remains the same kid he was, always relentlessly positive.”

— John Anderson, Mt. Carmel High School Coach

What’s next

Shaheed will head back to Seattle for a full offseason to work on expanding his offensive role while continuing to provide the kind of return-game explosion coaches covet.

The takeaway

Rashid Shaheed's contract extension with the Seahawks is a testament to his hard work and talent, as he has risen from a San Diego high school standout to a key piece of a Super Bowl-winning team. His story is an inspiration to young athletes in the local community.