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Saints Explosive WR 'Should Have A Larger Role In 2025,' Writer Says

Originally posted on New Orleans Saints on SI
By Colin Keane | Last updated Jul 1, 2025 6:00 PM ET

The New Orleans Saints' offense will be entirely different in 2025, and one skill player, in particular, could see a larger role.

This wide receiver entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent from Weber State in 2022, quickly making a name for himself with the Saints, recording a 44-yard rushing touchdown on his first NFL touch.

In 2023, he solidified his role, earning first-team All-Pro honors as a punt returner and a Pro Bowl nod with 46 receptions for 719 yards and five touchdowns, plus 339 punt return yards and a score. His 1,479 all-purpose yards ranked 10th in the NFL.

Yes, we are discussing 26-year-old wideout Rashid Shaheed.

Unfortunately, a torn meniscus in Week 6 of the 2024 season cut short what was shaping up to be a career year for Shaheed. In six games, Shaheed amassed 20 receptions for 349 yards and three touchdowns, averaging 17.5 yards per catch, with 15 deep targets.

His season-ending injury, requiring a full meniscus repair, sidelined him for the remainder of 2024, but Shaheed is expected to be fully recovered by 2025.

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