The Seattle Seahawks offense did not look lacking during the team’s blowout win over the Washington Commanders, but this did not stop general manager John Schneider from acquiring a former Pro Bowl playmaker. The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reported that the Seahawks have traded for New Orleans Saints starting wide receiver Rashid Shaheed.
“TRADE: The Seahawks are dealing for Saints WR Rashid Shaheed, per source,” Russini detailed in a November 4, 2025, message on X. “Seattle has been combing the wide receiver market all day and lands on the New Orleans wideout.”
Seattle is sending fourth- and fifth-round picks in the 2026 NFL draft to New Orleans in exchange for the playmaker, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Here’s what you need to know about the Seahawks trade.
The Seahawks Trade Reunites OC Klint Kubiak With Saints Speedy Playmaker Rashid Shaheed
He’s a perfect weapon to add for the Seahawks.
It is a bit of a surprise as Jaxon Smith-Njigba has been one of the best receivers in the NFL. Rookie wideout Tory Horton was able to step up in Cooper Kupp’s absence in Week 9.
Kupp’s injury is not believed to be serious, but the move gives Seattle a bit more depth at the position. Seattle’s offense just became even more explosive as offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak reunites with Shaheed, previously spending time together in New Orleans.
New Seahawks WR Rashid Shaheed Was Named a Pro Bowler & All-Pro Member With the Saints in 2023
NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo labeled the newest Seahawks receiver as a “big-time threat.” Prior to the trade, Shaheed posted 44 catches for 499 yards and two touchdowns in nine starts for the Saints in 2025.
Shaheed also has experience as an elite return specialist. The playmaker’s efforts earned Shaheed both Pro Bowl and All-Pro honors for his 2023 campaign in New Orleans. Shaheed posted 75 receptions for 719 yards and five TDs during a career season in 2023.
Seahawks Rumors: Rashid Shaheed Was Seattle’s Top Target at the NFL Trade Deadline
They are a team to watch before the trade deadline” ~ @AdamSchefter #PMSLive
Shaheed’s experience playing in Kubiak’s offense proved to be a major factor in the decision to trade for the receiver. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport labeled Shaheed as Seattle’s No. 1 target at the NFL trade deadline.
“You can make mistakes at the trade deadline,” Rapoport explained on November 4. “You sort of wonder, like, how many of these things really pay off? Well, one way to know that a player is going to fit in a system is if you have literally the same offensive coordinator that he had the previous year. That’s where Seattle is.
“They’ve been looking for a fast receiver. My understanding is this has always been the target. They know what Klint Kubiak and Rashid Shaheed can do. They know how he can take the top off a defense. And I get the sense they’re looking pretty forward to it in Seattle over there.”
Seahawks WR Rashid Shaheed Will Be a Free Agent in 2026
The only downside of the move is that Shaheed is a free agent in just a few months. Shaheed is on a one-year, $5.2 million contract and will head to free agency in 2026.
As for the trade, the TLDR version is that the Seahawks just added a big-play threat and potentially improved their explosiveness on special teams if the coaching staff opts to utilize Shaheed as a returner. To make it happen, Seattle parted ways with two future day 3 picks.
Seahawks Surprisingly Trade for ‘Big-Time Threat’ Ex-Pro Bowl Starting Playmaker