Seahawks Re-Sign Star Receiver Rashid Shaheed to $51M Deal

Seattle also retains cornerback Josh Jobe on a 3-year contract as they look to defend their Super Bowl title.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The Seattle Seahawks have re-signed star wide receiver Rashid Shaheed to a 3-year, $51 million contract, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The Seahawks have also agreed to a 3-year contract with cornerback Josh Jobe, who started 15 games for the team last season. The moves come as the Seahawks look to retain key pieces from their Super Bowl-winning roster.

Why it matters

Shaheed and Jobe were important contributors to the Seahawks' championship run last season. Keeping them in the fold will help Seattle maintain continuity and build on their success as they aim to defend their title. The Seahawks have been active in free agency, both re-signing their own players and making strategic additions to bolster their roster.

The details

Shaheed, a wide receiver, had 59 catches for 687 yards and 2 touchdowns for the Seahawks and New Orleans Saints last season after being acquired by Seattle before the trade deadline. He also scored touchdowns on kickoff and punt returns. Jobe, a cornerback, started a career-high 15 games for the Seahawks in 2025, recording 12 pass deflections, 1 interception, and 54 tackles.

  • The Seahawks re-signed Rashid Shaheed to a 3-year, $51 million contract on March 9, 2026.
  • The Seahawks also agreed to a 3-year contract with cornerback Josh Jobe on March 9, 2026.

The players

Rashid Shaheed

A wide receiver who was acquired by the Seahawks before the 2025 trade deadline and helped the team win the Super Bowl.

Josh Jobe

A cornerback who started 15 games for the Seahawks in 2025 and recorded 12 pass deflections, 1 interception, and 54 tackles.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“Keeping Rashid and Josh on our roster was a top priority this offseason. They were key contributors to our championship run and we're excited to have them back as we look to defend our title.”

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

What’s next

The Seahawks will continue to work on retaining other key free agents and building their roster for the 2026 season as they aim to repeat as Super Bowl champions.

The takeaway

The Seahawks' ability to re-sign important players like Rashid Shaheed and Josh Jobe demonstrates their commitment to maintaining a championship-caliber roster and continuing their recent success in the NFL.