Seahawks Celebrate Trade Success with Rashid Shaheed Amidst Playoff Push

The Seattle Seahawks are seeing significant benefits from their trade with the New Orleans Saints for Rashid Shaheed, who has emerged as a key contributor as the team pushes for a playoff spot. Shaheed made notable plays during the final drive of the game against the Indianapolis Colts, with receptions of 17 and 8 yards from quarterback Sam Darnold that set up Jason Myers' game-winning field goal, resulting in an 18 to 16 Seahawks victory.

Shaheed finished the game with five receptions for 74 yards, both career highs since the trade on November 4, and added a crucial 28-yard kickoff return that facilitated the winning drive. Before his offensive contributions, Shaheed had already made an impact on special teams, averaging 31.6 yards per kickoff return, a figure that would lead the NFL if he had enough returns.

His growing rapport with Darnold and trust within the Seahawks' offense is evident as he continues to develop his role, potentially easing the defensive pressure on other key players like Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp.

Shaheed noted the importance of making plays and trusting himself in critical moments, stating, 'As long as I continue to do my job, opportunities will continue to come.' The Seahawks' management is pleased with the strategic move to acquire Shaheed, observing that his involvement could unlock further potential for the team's offensive dynamics as they head into the final stretch of the regular season and anticipate the playoffs, according to the Seattle Times.