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The New Orleans Saints are still finding themselves during their first season under head coach Kellen Moore. New Orleans is 1-7 heading into Week 9 and seem to view the rest of the season as a time to test out their rookie quarterback. The Saints benched Spencer Rattler for Tyler Shough this week, handing the keys to their second-round rookie for presumably the rest of the season.
That could put New Orleans in a position to shed some talent ahead of the trade deadline.
In fact, the Saints seem willing to trade Rashid Shaheed at the deadline, according to reporting from ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
“The New Orleans Saints have said they’re not interested in trading away one of their wide receivers, but league sources believe Rashid Shaheed can be had for the right price,” Schefter reported on Saturday.
He added that New Orleans would like to receive a third-round pick in exchange for Shaheed.
There should certainly be a market for Shaheed’s services. The 27-year-old wide receiver is still in the prime of his career. He has 39 receptions for 431 yards and two touchdowns in eight games this season.
Shaheed’s knack for hauling in deep passes should make him attractive to several contending teams across the league.
But which teams are the best fit for Shaheed? And would they be willing to cough up a third-round pick to bring him in, even if for just half a season?
Below we will explore the three best trade destinations for Rashid Shaheed ahead of the 2025 NFL trade deadline.
The Bills could use an upgrade at wide receiver, specifically someone who is a deep threat.
Allen can launch some incredibly long passes, and a speedy receiver could do some damage when given the right looks.
Theoretically that role is already filled by Joshua Palmer. However, he’s been banged up and hasn’t been very productive when he’s been on the field.
Palmer has 14 receptions for 234 receiving yards so far this season.
Shaheed is on an affordable one-year contract, which makes him an easy trade target both as a rental or long-term piece.
My question is how would Buffalo view Shaheed? And how would that perception influence their willingness to spend draft capital to acquire him?
Personally this is my favorite fit because it gets Shaheed on a great team and could legitimately make the Bills more dangerous.
But I just can’t see the Bills forking over a third-round pick for a 27-year-old role player.
The Broncos have every reason to be aggressive at the trade deadline this season.
Denver is 6-2 on the season and doing the seemingly impossible of ruling the AFC West, even over Kansas City.
On paper, the Broncos could absolutely use a player like Shaheed. Courtland Sutton, Troy Franklin, and Marvin Mims Jr. are not a good trio of wide...
