Seattle acquired Rashid Shaheed at the 2025 deadline for 2026…
Seattle acquired Rashid Shaheed at the 2025 deadline for 2026 fourth- and fifth-round picks. Shaheed immediately added explosive receiving and return value, scored major special-teams touchdowns during the stretch run and postseason, and helped Seattle win Super Bowl LX before re-signing. New Orleans converted the picks into Jeremiah Wright and Lorenzo Styles Jr., leaving useful future upside but less proven value so far.
New Orleans Saints Received
- pick 2026 fourth-round pick (#132, Jeremiah Wright )
- pick 2026 fifth-round pick (#172, Lorenzo Styles Jr.)
Seattle Seahawks Received
- player Rashid Shaheed
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Seattle acquired Rashid Shaheed from New Orleans at the 2025 trade deadline and sent the Saints a fourth-round pick and a fifth-round pick in the 2026 draft. Those selections landed at No. 132 and No. 172. New Orleans used them on guard Jeremiah Wright and defensive back Lorenzo Styles Jr.
Seattle's Return
Shaheed gave the Seahawks exactly the type of speed and return ability they were buying for a contender. He contributed on offense and became a major special-teams weapon, returning a kickoff for a touchdown against Atlanta and a punt for a touchdown during the comeback win over the Rams. He also opened a playoff game against San Francisco with a 95-yard kickoff return touchdown. Seattle went on to win Super Bowl LX and then signed Shaheed to a multi-year contract.
New Orleans' Return
The Saints chose future draft capital over retaining a veteran playmaker during a non-contending season. Wright and Styles give New Orleans two young players from one outgoing veteran, which is a sensible roster-building return. As of this verdict, however, their NFL value is still largely prospective because the 2026 rookies have not had a regular season to establish themselves.
Value in Hindsight
Seattle accepted the risk of paying two Day 3 selections for a short-term addition, and the move paid off immediately in championship leverage. New Orleans still has time to change the long-term balance if Wright or Styles becomes a starter, so the Saints' grade remains solid.
Final Verdict
Seattle Seahawks Win. Seattle earns an A-minus for acquiring a player who produced pivotal return touchdowns during a championship season and stayed with the club. New Orleans receives a B because two young draft choices preserve meaningful upside, but the proven impact currently belongs to Seattle.