The New Orleans Saints offence has improved since last season. In 2022, they were 22nd in points, 19th in total yards, and 16th in passing, while in 2023 they ranked 9th in points, 14th in total yards, and 11th in passing.
One of their most promising offensive weapons would have been an exclusive rights-free agent, but New Orleans refused to sign him.
The New Orleans Saints handed over their young wide receiver.
Rashid Shaheed was welcomed in New Orleans.
Shaheed was an exclusive rights free agent, which means he had less than three years of experience in the NFL. The team can tender him, but it is his only choice; he cannot negotiate with another team until he is released.
Also, if the team offers him a one-year contract, he can accept it or sit out the season.
In short, Shaheed will be back in New Orleans next season on a one-year, $985,000 contract.
Rashid Shaheed spent the first two seasons in New Orleans.
Shaheed was undrafted in the 2022 NFL Draft, and the Saints signed him as an undrafted free agent. During the last round of roster cuts, New Orleans waived Shaheed and added him to the practice squad. He joined their active roster on October 16.
Shaheed played in 12 games and started six in 2022, totaling 28 receptions on 34 targets for 488 yards (2 touchdowns), four carries for 57 yards (1 touchdown), 14 kick returns for 320 yards, and 20 punt returns for 193 yards.
Shaheed played in 15 games and started eight in 2023, totaling 46 receptions on 75 targets for 719 yards (5 touchdowns), seven carries for 37 yards, 18 kick returns for 384 yards, and 25 punt returns for 339 yards (1 touchdown). Shaheed earned his first Pro Bowl appearance and first-team All-Pro honours as a return specialist.
Which three wide outs are likely to start next season?
Depending on what New Orleans does in free agency or the draft, the starting three receivers are likely to be Chris Olave, A.T. Perry, and Rashid Shaheed, as Michael Thomas was recently released.
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