Young WR star ,who once recorded over 1,305 yards in a single season ,speaks out after being placed on the Saints' trade list: “If I’m forced to leave, I’ll retire as a Saint.”
Young WR star – who once recorded over 1,305 yards in a single season – speaks out after being placed on the Saints' trade list: “If I’m forced to leave, I’ll retire as a Saint.”
New Orleans, Louisiana – October 24, 2025
Amid a storm of disappointment surrounding the New Orleans Saints, wide receiver Rashid Shaheed — who’s having the best season of his young career — has finally spoken up. After his name appeared on the list of players being considered for trade ahead of the deadline, Shaheed delivered an emotional message that struck deep with fans across the Crescent City.
With over 780 receiving yards and 6 touchdowns through just seven games, Shaheed has been one of the few bright spots in an otherwise dismal 1–6 season. His blazing speed and clutch playmaking turned him into a symbol of fight and hope every time the Superdome erupted. Ironically, that very success has made him one of the most valuable assets the Saints could move — and one that playoff contenders are watching closely.
According to team sources, the Saints’ front office is fielding offers from several AFC teams willing to give up mid-round draft picks in return. But Shaheed’s response made it clear — his heart belongs in New Orleans.
“If I have to leave, I’ll retire as a Saint,” Shaheed said after Friday’s practice.
“This is the place that believed in me from day one. I don’t want to wear another jersey. I want to bring this team back to where it belongs — even if we have to start from the bottom.”
Head coach Kellen Moore later praised Shaheed’s professionalism, calling him “a true warrior” and “the heartbeat of the locker room.” Still, with the Saints leaning toward a youth movement built around Spencer Rattler and Chris Olave, Shaheed’s future in New Orleans remains uncertain.
From an undrafted player out of Weber State, Shaheed has risen to become one of the NFL’s most dangerous offensive weapons and return specialists since 2022. His speed, field vision, and relentless work ethic turned a once-unknown name into one of the cornerstones of the Saints’ offense.
His words echoed through a somber locker room, where players know the next few days could separate teammates who’ve battled side by side since training camp.
If Shaheed truly ends up being traded, it would mark the end of a short but emotional chapter in New Orleans — the story of an undrafted receiver who became the heart of a struggling franchise. And if his promise holds true, “Saint for life” might not just be a slogan — it could be the way Rashid Shaheed chooses to close the most heartfelt chapter of his NFL journey.
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