Rashid Shaheed Injury Update, His Injury History Listed Out
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Updated Oct 17, 2024
Rashid Shaheed Injury Update
Rashid Shaheed will not be playing in the New Orleans Saints' Week 7 game against the Denver Broncos due to a knee injury. He is listed as "out" for the game. So far this season, Shaheed has 349 yards on 20 receptions, with an average of 17.5 yards per catch and three touchdowns. He has also rushed six times for 29 yards.
The Saints are also dealing with other receiver injuries. Chris Olave is out with a concussion, while Taysom Hill is doubtful due to a rib injury. Jerrod Means and Cedrick Wilson are fully practicing despite minor hand and ankle injuries, respectively.
Who is Rashid Shaheed?
Rashid Shaheed is an American football player who plays as a wide receiver and return specialist for the New Orleans Saints in the NFL. He went to college at Weber State, where he played football for the Wildcats. After college, Shaheed joined the Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2022. Before that, he attended Mt. Carmel High School in San Diego, California.
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| Name | Rashid Shaheed |
| Gender | Male |
| Profession | Professional Football Player (WR) |
| Date of Birth | August 31, 1998 |
| Place of Birth | Phoenix, Arizona, USA |
| Age | 26 (as of 2024) |
| Nationality | American |
| Parents | Haneef Shaheed (father), Cassondra Shaheed (mother) |
| Siblings | Amirah Shaheed, Aysha Shaheed |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
Rashid Shaheed Injury History
Here is the list of Rashid Shaheed's Injury:-
- August 4, 2023: Groin pull; missed practice time in June as well.
- November 26, 2023: Thigh (hamstring) injury during Week 12 vs. Falcons.
- August 16, 2024: Toe sprain; missed preseason games.
- October 13, 2024: Knee strain in Week 6 vs. Buccaneers.
Rashid Shaheed Career
Rashid Shaheed went to Mt. Carmel High School in San Diego from 2013 to 2016 and played college football at Weber State from 2017 to 2021. He became the only player in school history to earn All-American honors four times. Shaheed set a record with seven career kickoff return touchdowns and had a 100-yard return in a 2021 game.
He finished his college career with 5,478 all-purpose yards, ranking third in school history, and also recorded 2,178 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns. His kick return average was an impressive 29.1 yards per return.
On May 2, 2022, Rashid Shaheed signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent. After being released on August 30, he joined the practice squad and was promoted to the active roster on October 15. In his NFL debut, he scored a 44-yard rushing touchdown, followed by a 53-yard touchdown catch in his second game.
Shaheed switched to jersey number 22 in 2023 and had a career-best game in Week 8, with 153 receiving yards and a touchdown. He was selected for the 2024 Pro Bowl and signed a one-year, $5.2 million contract extension in July 2024.
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Rashid Shaheed Family
Rashid Shaheed comes from a family with strong athletic roots. His parents, Haneef and Cassondra Shaheed, were both talented track athletes—Haneef sprinted at Arizona State, and Cassondra competed in the 400-meter hurdles at San Diego State.
Rashid's sisters, Amirah and Aysha, are also successful in track and field, with Aysha making headlines as a standout sprinter in high school. The family's competitive spirit is evident in their daily conversations about sports. Despite their track background, Rashid’s parents supported his passion for football, which led him to the NFL.
Rashid Shaheed Contract
Rashid Shaheed signed a 3-year contract with the New Orleans Saints worth $2,575,000. This includes a $15,000 signing bonus and $222,000 guaranteed money. On average, he will earn $858,333 per year.
In 2024, Shaheed's base salary must be $985,000. His contract will also count $990,000 against the team's salary cap, with a dead cap value of $5,000 if the team releases him.
