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The Seattle Seahawks acquired wide receiver Rashid Shaheed in a trade with the New Orleans Saints before the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday, parting with fourth and fifth-round draft picks in exchange for him. Surrendering a pair of draft choices may seem like a bit of a steep price to pay for a player headed toward free agency, but Shaheed has already offered some reassurances regarding his future, calling Seattle his “long-term home” on Wednesday. Read more: Cowboys’ Blockbuster Trade Has Major Catch That Everyone is Missing “I’m here to stay,” Shaheed told reporters. That’s an awfully bold promise to make, considering that Shaheed is yet to play a single game with the Seahawks, but it must be refreshing for him to go from playing for one of the worst teams in football to now joining a legitimate contender. “I know it’s a winning organization. That’s what matters the most in this league,” Shaheed added. “I’m excited to be a part of it, to get to know the guys and the coaches, and get acclimated to the culture.” ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 28: Rashid Shaheed #22 of the New Orleans Saints runs the ball during the second quarter of the NFL 2025 game between New Orleans Saints and Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on September 28, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images) Shaheed has caught 44 passes for 499 yards and a couple of touchdowns this season and will join a Seahawks wide receiver room that includes one of the league’s best in Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Seattle definitely needed some depth; however, as veteran Cooper Kupp is now dealing with a hamstring injury, and while rookie Tory Horton has hauled in five touchdown catches, he has only logged 13 receptions on the campaign overall. Shaheed actually went undrafted but ultimately landed in New Orleans back in 2022, snaring 28 balls for 488 yards and a pair of scores during his rookie season. The following year, the Weber State product hauled in 46 receptions for 719 yards and five touchdowns while also punching in a punt-return score, earning him a Pro Bowl appearance and a First-Team All-Pro selection. A knee injury limited the 27-year-old to just six games in 2024, but during his time on the field, he averaged an impressive 17.5 yards per catch. Read more: Browns Insider Exposes Tough News for Shedeur Sanders Shaheed is a terrific deep threat who will absolutely provide quarterback Sam Darnold with another dependable option in the aerial attack and will make the Seahawks’ offense that much more dangerous. Seattle is 6-2 and will face the Arizona Cardinals this Sunday. For more on the Seattle Seahawks and general NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
