In a move to bolster their receiving corps for the Super Bowl run, the Seattle Seahawks executed a trade on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, acquiring wide receiver Rashid Shaheed from the New Orleans Saints. The Seahawks sent their 2026 fourth-round and fifth-round draft picks to New Orleans in exchange for Shaheed, pending a physical.
Shaheed, known for his elite speed and big-play ability as both a receiver and return specialist, immediately adds a new dimension to Seattle's offense. He provides quarterback Sam Darnold with another deep threat alongside DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett, and offers special teams coordinator Jay Harbaugh a potent weapon in the kick return game.
The trade signals an aggressive "all-in" approach by General Manager John Schneider, utilizing future draft capital to improve the team's chances in Super Bowl LX. Shaheed's skill set could be particularly valuable against a disciplined New England Patriots defense, offering a quick-strike option that can change the game in an instant.