Seahawks Re-Sign Former Saints WR Rashid Shaheed to 3-Year Deal

The 27-year-old receiver will remain in Seattle after a midseason trade from New Orleans.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Seattle Seahawks have re-signed former New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed to a 3-year, $51 million contract with $34.7 million guaranteed. Shaheed, who went undrafted out of Weber State, was originally just a return specialist for the Saints but quickly carved out a role as a big-play threat on offense, recording 153 catches for 2,243 yards and 12 touchdowns over his 4-year career. The Saints traded Shaheed to the Seahawks at last year's deadline for a 4th and 5th round pick in 2026.

Why it matters

This deal keeps a talented young receiver in Seattle, where he emerged as a big-play threat after being traded from New Orleans midway through last season. It also represents a significant investment by the Seahawks in Shaheed's future potential.

The details

Shaheed signed a 3-year, $51 million contract with the Seahawks, with $34.7 million guaranteed. He was originally an undrafted free agent signed by the Saints, where he was initially just a return specialist before developing into a productive wide receiver, catching 153 passes for 2,243 yards and 12 touchdowns over 4 seasons. The Saints traded Shaheed to the Seahawks at last year's deadline for a 4th and 5th round pick in 2026.

  • Shaheed signed with the Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2022.
  • The Saints traded Shaheed to the Seahawks at the 2025 trade deadline.
  • Shaheed signed his new 3-year, $51 million contract with the Seahawks on March 9, 2026.

The players

Rashid Shaheed

A 27-year-old wide receiver who went undrafted out of Weber State and initially signed with the New Orleans Saints, where he emerged as a big-play threat on offense before being traded to the Seattle Seahawks midway through the 2025 season.

Seattle Seahawks

The NFL team that re-signed Rashid Shaheed to a 3-year, $51 million contract after acquiring him in a midseason trade from the New Orleans Saints in 2025.

New Orleans Saints

The NFL team that originally signed Rashid Shaheed as an undrafted free agent in 2022 and then traded him to the Seattle Seahawks at the 2025 trade deadline.

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What they’re saying

“We must have seen something special in Rashid to make that kind of investment in him. He's a dynamic playmaker and we're excited to have him locked up long-term.”

— Pete Carroll, Head Coach, Seattle Seahawks (ESPN)

What’s next

Shaheed will look to build on his breakout 2025 season and continue to develop as a key offensive weapon for the Seahawks.

The takeaway

This deal represents a significant commitment by the Seahawks to Rashid Shaheed, who emerged as a big-play threat after being traded from the Saints. It shows the team believes he has the potential to be a top receiver in the league.