Bills Eye Speed and Versatility: Rashid Shaheed Draws Trade Interest from Buffalo
With the 2025 NFL trade deadline looming on November 4, rumors are swirling that the Buffalo Bills may try to acquire Rashid Shaheed* from the New Orleans Saints in a bold move to upgrade their offense and special teams.
Shaheed, a dynamic wide receiver and return specialist, is currently in the final year of his contract with New Orleans โ a factor that has made him one of the more intriguing trade candidates. The Saints have reportedly been floated the idea of accepting a 2026 third-round pick in exchange for Shaheed.
From Buffaloโs perspective, Shaheed offers several appealing attributes. He is known for his explosive speed, route flexibility (slot and outside), and ability to stretch defenses โ qualities that could complement quarterback Josh Allen and open up more space for Buffalo’s passing game.
Shaheed brings value as a returner: the Billsโ punt return game has struggled, and Shaheedโs prowess in that area could provide an immediate boost special teams-wise.
Another intriguing wrinkle: Buffaloโs quarterbacks coach, Ronald Curry, formerly worked in New Orleans and has familiarity with Shaheedโs game โ this connection could help smooth conversations if trade talks advance.
On the Saintsโ side, New Orleans is off to a tough start this season, and the idea of shifting toward a โsell modeโ has been floated by analysts if momentum continues to slip. Trading Shaheed would allow them to recoup draft capital and avoid losing him for nothing in free agency.
Of course, several caveats remain. Shaheedโs contract status makes him a risk for any acquiring team โ he may command a large payday this offseason. And the cost of a third-round pick is no small matter, especially for a team already loaded with talent.
For now, the rumors are speculative. No formal offer has been confirmed, and both organizations will need to weigh Shaheedโs immediate impact against long-term value. Yet as the deadline approaches, keep an eye on whether the Bills make a bold play to land one of the NFLโs most explosive playmakers.