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Seahawks may lose another Super Bowl winner with $18 million star on the Raiders' radar

Rashid Shaheed could swap Seattle for Las Vegas in the NFL offseason

The Seattle Seahawks could lose wide receiver and punt returner Rashid...
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Rashid Shaheed could be facing a major offseason decision, as rumors suggest the Las Vegas Raiders are ready to offer him a contract averaging $18 million per season, putting the Seattle Seahawks star's future in question. With the 2026 NFL season set to officially begin on March 11, free agency looms, and teams are evaluating which players to pursue.

Shaheed's performance, including pivotal contributions in the playoffs, has made him one of the most sought-after receivers.

"Another prominent agent told ESPN that, by his estimate, Shaheed's market could yield a deal averaging around $18 million," Henderson wrote.

Las Vegas' interest in the wide receiver/punt returner is fueled by their recent hire of Klint Kubiak, Seattle's former offensive coordinator, as head coach.

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He has previously praised Shaheed, and sources suggest he could push the Raiders to make a serious offer.

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ESPN's Jeremy Fowler added on Sunday that Kubiak "loves Shaheed," signaling that the Raiders could aggressively pursue the Super Bowl-winning punt returner and wideout, leveraging their cap space and immediate need at the position.

He emerged as a game-changer in Seattle after joining via trade deadline, delivering key plays in both the regular season and playoffs.

His versatility as a scorer and returner elevated the Seahawks' postseason run and drew league-wide attention.

While the Seahawks could retain him, it is unclear whether Shaheed will remain with Seattle or take a bigger payday elsewhere.

Either way, he is positioned to earn a lucrative contract that reflects his value as a dynamic offensive weapon.

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Meanwhile the Kansas City Chiefs are preparing for 2026 with a focus on strengthening their run game.

After Isiah Pacheco's struggles in 2024 and 2035, running back has become a priority to support Patrick Mahomes and improve offensive balance.

Seattle's Kenneth Walker III, who won Super Bowl MVP with 135 rushing yards against the Patriots, has emerged as a top target.

The Chiefs see him as a potential upgrade that could transform a weak running game into a major strength.

Over four seasons, Walker averaged nearly 80 yards per game, totaling 4,560 yards and 31 touchdowns across 58 regular-season contests, while maintaining 4.6 yards per carry in 2025 and over 100 playoff yards per game, demonstrating consistent elite production.

Landing Walker or a comparable player such as Breece Hall would give Kansas City a serious boost, allowing Mahomes more versatility and helping the team challenge for another championship run in 2026.

With free agency approaching, the Seahawks face the real possibility of losing another key contributor just weeks after their Super Bowl win, illustrating how high the stakes are for all franchises heading into the new NFL offseason.

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