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Saints Wide Receiver Battle Will Be Exciting To Watch Unfold At Training Camp
The Saints are just several days away from hitting the field for their first training camp practice out in California. New Orleans will have six weeks of work to put in, with them being at UC-Irvine through Aug. 18. After that preseason game against the 49ers, they'll head home to wrap up camp, which will include some practices fans can attend at Tulane's Yulman Stadium and the Superdome.
Saints, WR Shahid Rasheed agree to 1-year extension
New Orleans Saints wide receiver and All-Pro returner Rashid Shaheed has agreed to a one-year, $5.2 million contract extension with the team, ESPN reported Saturday. Shaheed, 25, was also named to the Pro Bowl last season after averaging 13.6 yards on punt returns and 21.3 yards on kickoffs. An undrafted free agent whom New Orleans signed out of Weber State in 2022, Shaheed also racked up 719 yards and five touchdowns on 46 receptions in 2023. The extension applies to the 2025 season, after the Saints tendered him a $985,000 contract for 2024. In 27 games, including 14 starts, over his first two seasons, Shaheed has amassed 74 receptions for 1,207 yards and seven scores. He also returned a punt for a touchdown last season. The Saints listed Shaheed as a starting receiver on their 2023 season-ending depth chart, along with Chris Olave. The Saints placed Olave on the non-football injury list on Friday. --Field Level Media
Why Derek Carr Almost Didn't Sign With The New Orleans Saints
New Orleans' franchise leader almost chose another struggling team over before signing with the Saints!. New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr enters his second year under center with the black and gold. Carr recently appeared on the Pardon My Take Podcast to reveal how close he was to signing with an AFC East team last offseason.
Former NFC South Star And 2-Time Champ Bids Farewell To The NFL After Nine Seasons
The former New Orleans Saints nemesis and NFC South defender decides to hang up his cleats. Former Tampa Bay linebacker Shaquil Barrett, 31, announced his retirement on social media after winning two Super Bowl rings in his nine-season NFL career. New Orleans Saints fans will remember him as a nemesis and fierce competitor.
Get to Know Tulane Green Wave Football's Battling Quarterbacks
The Tulane Green Wave are past their pocket of quarterback security with Michael Pratt and now head into the season's ramp-up without a starting quarterback. Though the competition hasn't been officially narrowed down, it's expected to be a two-headed race between transfer Ty Thompson and homegrown talent Kai Horton. In...
Bombshell Indictment Reveals Secret Romance Between New Orleans Mayor Cantrell and Former Bodyguard
Jeffrey Paul Vappie II, former bodyguard to New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges that include seven counts of wire fraud and one count of making false statements to federal investigators. The indictment paints a damning picture of alleged corruption and deceit within the New Orleans Police Department's (NOPD) Executive Protection Unit (EPU).
The History of the New Orleans, Louisiana Po’ Boy Sandwich
The po' boy sandwich, a culinary staple of New Orleans, has a rich history that mirrors the city's vibrant culture and unique culinary traditions. This humble yet hearty sandwich has become a beloved icon in Louisiana cuisine, representing the diverse influences and resilient spirit of New Orleans. Origins of the...
Weber State great Rashid Shaheed returning to New Orleans Saints
OGDEN, Utah, July 20, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Former Weber State great Rashid Shaheed is returning to the New Orleans Saints on a one-year contract extension. Shaheed will begin his third season with the Saints following his record-setting collegiate career as a wide receiver and return specialist at Weber State.
Tulane Sends New Leaders to Represent at AAC Media Day
Finding leaders is perhaps the Tulane Green Wave football team's most pressing task under coach Jon Sumrall. Two players will represent the new era at the American Athletic Conference Media Day: defensive tackle Patrick Jenkins, and center Vincent Murphy. Jenkins is no stranger to this; he accompanied Michael Pratt to...
Saints Reward Pro Bowl Receiver With Additional Contract Year
Rashid Shaheed will be with the Saints through 2025 after a one-year contract extension. The Saints have taken care of one of their own before training camp starts. As first reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter, New Orleans has given Pro Bowl receiver Rashid Shaheed a one-year, $5.2 million contract extension. This will tie Shaheed to the team through 2025 and it comes in right about a projected second round tender at $4.978 million.
Why Post-2025 Offseason Will Solidify or Redefine Saints Wide Receiver Room
With wideout Rashid Shaheed extended through the 2025 year, the New Orleans Saints offseason to follow will be a busy and potentially redefining one at the position. It may not have been a market-setting deal, but it was an imperative one for the New Orleans Saints on Saturday when they extended wide receiver Rashid Shaheed through the 2025 NFL season. That gives the team a clear vision of their future at the position for at least the next two seasons. Shaheed and his dynamic wideout counterpart Chris Olave are set to have a big season this year in new offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak's offense, one that could shape the wide receiver room for years to come.
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