RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks had been eyeing Rashid Shaheed as a possible commerce goal lengthy earlier than a current slew of accidents hit their extensive receiver corps. However with the probability that Seattle will probably be short-handed at that place this week, Shaheed’s arrival by way of a commerce with the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday got here at simply the fitting time.
The Seahawks listed Cooper Kupp as questionable to play Sunday in opposition to the Arizona Cardinals due to heel and hamstring accidents, although he was a full participant in follow Friday. Even when Kupp performs, the Seahawks are more likely to be with out three different receivers, as backups Jake Bobo (calf) and Dareke Younger (hip) had been dominated out and Tory Horton (groin/shin) is uncertain.
Shaheed, who arrived on the Seahawks’ headquarters Wednesday morning after the group acquired him for fourth- and fifth-round picks, may must play extensively in his Seattle debut.
“He is doing nice,” coach Mike Macdonald mentioned. “Simply maintain attacking it. … He is executed an incredible job thus far, and the prep will not cease till all through recreation time.”
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The Seahawks on Saturday dominated out defensive sort out Jarran Reed due to a wrist/thumb damage. Reed had been listed as having a wrist damage this week however was a full participant in follow all three days and had no recreation designation earlier than Saturday.
Seattle additionally dominated out cornerback Josh Jobe (concussion) and backup guard Christian Haynes (pectoral). Tight finish AJ Barner (calf) is questionable, however he practiced totally on Friday. Linebacker Ernest Jones IV (knee) is uncertain.
Shaheed’s transition to the Seahawks must be streamlined because of his familiarity with coordinator Klint Kubiak’s scheme. Kubiak was the Saints’ offensive coordinator final season, and Shaheed mentioned Wednesday that Seattle’s offense is “just about the identical” as what he ran final season, save for some tweaks right here and there.
Macdonald was requested how a lot of the playbook Shaheed has gotten down.
“It is totally different since you’re solely studying the sport plan performs, so we have now a plan for him,” Macdonald mentioned. “However I can not wait to see him play. He is executed an incredible job.”
Shaheed is more likely to be a part of the Seahawks’ return recreation Sunday, in response to Macdonald. Horton is the group’s punt returner, and Younger is without doubt one of the two major kickoff returners.
The Seahawks had been additionally skinny at receiver final week of their win over the Washington Commanders, with Kupp, Bobo and Younger all out. Horton practiced with out limitation Wednesday regardless of a groin damage, however Macdonald mentioned Horton then had hassle with a lingering shin damage from the Washington recreation that sidelined him Thursday and Friday.
Kupp did not follow Wednesday then went from restricted Thursday to a full participant Friday.
“Coop’s an animal,” Macdonald mentioned. “He is nice. It is spectacular to see what he is prepared to do to get able to play a recreation. It means lots to him. He is executed an incredible job this week.”
Jones suffered a proper knee damage within the first half in opposition to Washington and didn’t return. He was a restricted participant the primary two days this week — and was seen carrying a brace throughout the open viewing window — however did not follow Friday.
Assuming Jones does not play, second-year linebacker Tyrice Knight will begin in opposition to Arizona. Knight started the season because the starter on the weak facet earlier than shedding the job to Drake Thomas. Macdonald mentioned Thomas would take over because the defensive signal-caller in Jones’ absence.
Macdonald mentioned Jobe made progress within the concussion protocol despite the fact that he missed all three practices this week. Riq Woolen is anticipated to start out in his place.
