Rashid Shaheed Wants to Stay with Seahawks After Super Bowl Win

Wide receiver eager to "run it back" with Seattle after midseason trade helped team to championship

Feb. 26, 2026 at 3:47am

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Rashid Shaheed, the wide receiver who was traded to the Seattle Seahawks midway through the 2025 season, said he wants to re-sign with the team after helping them win the Super Bowl. Shaheed made an immediate impact, scoring touchdowns on a punt return and a kickoff return, and making key plays in the playoffs. The Seahawks have several other notable free agents this offseason, including running back Kenneth Walker and three cornerbacks.

Why it matters

Shaheed's comments indicate the Seahawks will try to retain one of their key midseason acquisitions who played a pivotal role in their championship run. Keeping Shaheed would provide continuity for the offense and special teams, but the team will have to balance re-signing him with addressing the free agent status of other important contributors.

The details

Shaheed was traded from the New Orleans Saints to the Seahawks during the 2025 season. He made an immediate impact, returning a punt and a kickoff for touchdowns while also contributing 15 catches for 188 yards and 7 carries for 64 yards. Shaheed's production continued in the playoffs, where he opened the team's win over the 49ers with a kickoff return touchdown and had a key 51-yard catch against the Rams.

  • Shaheed was traded to the Seahawks midway through the 2025 NFL season.
  • The Seahawks won the Super Bowl at the end of the 2025 season.

The players

Rashid Shaheed

A wide receiver who was traded from the New Orleans Saints to the Seattle Seahawks midway through the 2025 NFL season and played a key role in the Seahawks' Super Bowl championship run.

Kenneth Walker

The Seahawks' starting running back who is set to become a free agent this offseason.

Coby Bryant

A Seahawks cornerback who is set to become a free agent this offseason.

Josh Jobe

A Seahawks cornerback who is set to become a free agent this offseason.

Riq Woolen

A Seahawks cornerback who is set to become a free agent this offseason.

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What they’re saying

“Absolutely, absolutely, yeah. Conversations are definitely going to be heating up towards March. But you know, I would love to come back. I loved my experience here, I'm loving the Pacific Northwest, and obviously the organization is second to none. I kind of want to run it back. We just won the Super Bowl, so, you know, why not?”

— Rashid Shaheed

What’s next

The Seahawks will need to work quickly to re-sign Rashid Shaheed and their other key free agents like Kenneth Walker and the three cornerbacks in order to keep the core of their Super Bowl championship team together for another run in 2026.

The takeaway

Rashid Shaheed's desire to remain with the Seahawks after helping the team win the Super Bowl highlights the importance of midseason trades in the NFL. The Seahawks were able to add a dynamic playmaker who made an immediate impact, and now they'll look to retain him as they try to build on their championship success.