RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks had been eyeing Rashid Shaheed as a possible commerce goal lengthy earlier than a latest slew of accidents hit their large receiver corps. However with the probability that Seattle will probably be short-handed at that place this week, Shaheed’s arrival through a commerce with the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday got here at simply the correct 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 observe 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) have been dominated out and Tory Horton (groin/shin) is uncertain.
Shaheed, who arrived on the Seahawks’ headquarters Wednesday morning after the workforce acquired him for fourth- and fifth-round picks, would possibly have to play extensively in his Seattle debut.
“He is doing nice,” coach Mike Macdonald stated. “Simply maintain attacking it. … He is executed a terrific job up to now, and the prep will not cease till all over sport time.”
The Seahawks on Saturday dominated out defensive sort out Jarran Reed due to a wrist/thumb harm. Reed had been listed as having a wrist harm this week however was a full participant in observe all three days and had no sport 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 ought to be streamlined because of his familiarity with coordinator Klint Kubiak’s scheme. Kubiak was the Saints’ offensive coordinator final season, and Shaheed stated 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’ve got a plan for him,” Macdonald stated. “However I am unable to wait to see him play. He is executed a terrific job.”
Shaheed is more likely to be a part of the Seahawks’ return sport Sunday, in line with Macdonald. Horton is the workforce’s punt returner, and Younger is among the two major kickoff returners.
The Seahawks have 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 harm, however Macdonald stated Horton then had bother with a lingering shin harm from the Washington sport that sidelined him Thursday and Friday.
Kupp did not observe Wednesday then went from restricted Thursday to a full participant Friday.
“Coop’s an animal,” Macdonald stated. “He is nice. It is spectacular to see what he is prepared to do to get able to play a sport. It means quite a bit to him. He is executed a terrific job this week.”
Jones suffered a proper knee harm 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 in the course of the open viewing window — however did not observe Friday.
Assuming Jones would not play, second-year linebacker Tyrice Knight will begin in opposition to Arizona. Knight started the season because the starter on the weak aspect earlier than shedding the job to Drake Thomas. Macdonald stated Thomas would take over because the defensive signal-caller in Jones’ absence.
Macdonald stated Jobe made progress within the concussion protocol although he missed all three practices this week. Riq Woolen is predicted to begin in his place.
