Rashid Shaheed, Saints Agree To Contract Extension
Wide receiver Rashid Shaheed agreed to a one-year, $5.2 million contract to remain in New Orleans. He spent 27 games with the Saints over the last two seasons, totaling 74 catches for 1,207 yards and seven touchdowns. While Shaheed could have a few decent fantasy performances during the 2024-25 campaign, his most significant contributions will likely continue to come as a member of special teams, with the 25-year-old making the Pro Bowl last season as a return specialist.
The New Orleans Saints tendered the exclusive rights to wide receiver Rashid Shaheed for a one-year tag worth $985,000. Shaheed caught 46 passes for 719 receiving yards and five touchdowns over five touchdowns in 15 games in 2023. The Saints plan to release Michael Thomas this offseason, and Shaheed could secure New Orleans' No. 2 receiver role behind top wideout Chris Olave. While Thomas was sidelined from Weeks 12 through 18, Shaheed caught 15 passes for 194 yards and two touchdowns over five games. The 25-year-old did miss two weeks due to a thigh injury. Shaheed has always been a boom-or-bust fantasy option and is a better fantasy option in best-ball leagues than standard PPR formats.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed led the team in receiving in Week 18's blowout win over the Atlanta Falcons. Shaheed grabbed three receptions for 65 yards and a score, marking his fifth touchdown of the year. The speedy boom-or-bust phenom gave one final boom for the 2023 season and now eagerly awaits the Saints' playoff status, given that they need both Green Bay and Seattle to lose to extend their season.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed has been consistently inconsistent for fantasy managers in 2023. The second-year receiver has seen varied usage levels throughout a season in which he has grabbed 43 catches for 654 yards and four touchdowns. Shaheed holds his typical boom-or-bust label heading into a Week 18 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons, who surrender the fourth-least fantasy points per game to the receiver position. Due to the inconsistent nature of his usage, Shaheed is best left on benches but always offers intriguing big-play ability.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed saw limited involvement in the Week 17 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The speedy receiver caught two of three targets for 14 yards. Shaheed's services were not needed, given that New Orleans held a comfortable lead for the entire game. The second-year receiver will look to bounce back in Week 18 against the Atlanta Falcons, but will continue to grade as a boom-or-bust option.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed played a significant role in Week 16 in his second game back from injury. Shaheed played a season-high 82% snap count and tied his season-high in targets (9). The second-year receiver should have another significant role as the second option behind Chris Olave (ankle) in the passing game against a Tampa Bay defense that is softer against the pass than the run. The Buccaneers have given up the fourth-most fantasy points to opposing receivers this season, creating a favorable matchup for Shaheed in the fantasy championship.
Rashid Shaheed Grabs 45-Yard Touchdown In Week 16 Loss
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed played well in Week 16's Thursday night loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Shaheed was targeted nine times and hauled in five catches for 70 yards and a touchdown. He also carried the ball once for four yards. The speedy second-year receiver paid off for fantasy managers who took a gamble and started him in the fantasy playoff semifinals. Shaheed will have another opportunity to light up the box score after an extended rest next Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Rashid Shaheed Off Injury Report, Back To Volatile Role
New Orleans Saints second-year wide receiver Rashid Shaheed, who has battled a calf injury the past few weeks, is no longer listed on the injury report. Shaheed caught three of four targets for 36 yards in his return to action last week. The speedy receiver could fully recover his deep-threat role in Week 16 on Thursday night against the Los Angeles Rams and remains a boom-or-bust option. With Chris Olave (ankle) gearing up to play, Shaheed's volume is set to be unpredictable. Shaheed has a high ceiling against a pass-funnel defense (16th most fantasy points per game to opposing receivers), but a low floor due to his inconsistencies with usage.
Rashid Shaheed Posts 36 Yards, Leads New Orleans Wide Receivers
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed secured three of his four targets for 36 yards in the team's 24-6 win over the New York Giants. His totals led wideouts in New Orleans but trailed both Alvin Kamara and Juwan Johnson. Derek Carr spread the football around evenly with top wideouts Chris Olave (ankle) and Michael Thomas (knee, injured reserve) out of the lineup. The Saints also didn't have to throw a lot to walk away with a victory. If Olave isn't able to return to the lineup in a short week, Shaheed will again operate as the de-facto WR1 against the Rams.
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed (thigh) was able to practice in full on Friday after two straight limited sessions on Wednesday and Thursday and has been removed from the final Week 15 injury report. Shaheed will play on Sunday after sitting out the last two games. It's good timing, too, since the Saints could be without No. 1 receiver Chris Olave (ankle), who will be a game-time decision on Sunday morning. Shaheed is likely available in the majority of fantasy leagues and could be a sneaky deep-league WR4/flex play in his return in a good matchup against the Giants, provided his snaps aren't limited in his first game back. Rookie A.T. Perry should once again have an expanded role if Olave is out, but he's done little with more reps in the last two weeks with Shaheed out.
