Shaheed's new contract signals real role, but intermediate route-running remains a question mark.

Seahawks receiver signed to a new contract in the offseason after limited production with Seattle following his trade from New Orleans. Source ranks him 63rd among receivers, slightly behind Torrey Horton (57th). Ben Gretsch notes that while he is not super optimistic on Shaheed, the Seahawks' decision to sign him to a new contract and find a real role for him suggests he will have a legitimate role in the offense. Gretsch references Mike Tomlin's quote about it being hard to board a moving train, noting the Seahawks went through the entire offseason and decided to invest in Shaheed. Source notes Shaheed did not run many crisp intermediate routes in New Orleans or early with Seattle, but he is an explosive player who could become a Jamison Williams-type if circumstances align. Source will need to monitor whether Shaheed emerges as the clear receiver or if Horton's health allows him to maintain his ranking advantage.