In a bold move at the 2025 NFL trade deadline, the New Orleans Saints have traded wide receiver Rashid Shaheed to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for fourth- and fifth-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft.
🚨 Trade Details and Context
•   Trade Date: November 4, 2025
•   Saints Receive: 2026 4th- and 5th-round draft picks
•   Seahawks Receive: WR Rashid Shaheed
•   Contract Status: Shaheed is in the final year of his deal, making him a potential half-season rental.
The Saints, sitting at 1-8, were widely expected to be sellers at the deadline. With injuries and a struggling offense, the team opted to move Shaheed while his value remained high.
âš¡ What Shaheed Brings to Seattle
Shaheed, 27, is known for his explosive speed and deep-threat ability. This season, he’s recorded:
•   44 receptions
•   499 receiving yards
•   2 touchdowns
He also brings special teams value, having earned first-team All-Pro honors in 2023 as a punt returner.
Shaheed reunites with Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak, who coached him in New Orleans last season. That familiarity is expected to ease his transition into Seattle’s offense.
🟢 Seahawks’ Playoff Push
The Seahawks are currently 6-2, tied for first in the NFC West. With injuries to receivers Cooper Kupp, Dareke Young, and Jake Bobo, Shaheed offers immediate depth and versatility.
Quarterback Sam Darnold has led a surprisingly potent passing attack, and Shaheed joins a receiving corps headlined by Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who leads the league in receiving yards.
🟣 Saints’ Future Outlook
While losing Shaheed stings, the Saints gain valuable draft capital to rebuild. With Chris Olave still on the roster and a likely top draft pick in 2026, the team may be eyeing a full reset.
Bottom Line: Seattle is going all-in for a playoff run, while New Orleans begins to look ahead. Shaheed’s speed and versatility could be a game-changer in the Pacific Northwest.