Saints lose breakout player to season-ending injury

Jan 2, 2022; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; The New Orleans Saints logo on the field before their game against the Carolina Panthers at the Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports

The New Orleans Saints will be without one of their best playmakers for the remainder of the 2024 season.

Wide receiver Rashid Shaheed suffered a knee injury during the Saints’ 51-27 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 6. Head coach Dennis Allen then revealed on Wednesday that Shaheed would need meniscus surgery. It was unknown if doctors would perform a trim or full repair, the latter of which requires a longer recovery.

Shaheed had the surgery on Thursday, and doctors opted for a full meniscus repair. That means Shaheed will be out for 4-6 months, according to multiple reports.

Shaheed had been enjoying a breakout season with the Saints. After largely being a deep threat last year, the 26-year-old led the team through six games in targets with 41. He had 20 catches for 349 yards and 3 touchdowns.

The Saints are now dealing with numerous injuries heading into Thursday night’s game against the Denver Broncos. Derek Carr has been sidelined with an oblique injury , and Chris Olave will not play due to a concussion. Rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler will be facing an uphill climb in his second career NFL start.

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