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Steelers Check With Saints on Rashid Shaheed Trade Availability

Pittsburgh made an exploratory call during its bye week to assess a potential deep‑threat return upgrade before the trade deadline.

DUBLIN, IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 28: Aaron Rodgers of Pittsburgh Steelers (#8) gestures towards the fans during the NFL 2025 game between Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers at Croke Park on September 28, 2025 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Andrew Fillipponi of 93.7 The Fan reports the Steelers phoned New Orleans during their bye to gauge Shaheed’s availability.
  • Outlets characterize the contact as a temperature check with no agreement in place or indication a deal is imminent.
  • Shaheed is on a one‑year, $5.2 million contract and is set for free agency after the season, complicating trade value and extension timing.
  • Through five games this year, Shaheed has 22 receptions for 288 yards and two touchdowns, including an 87‑yard score against the Giants.
  • Pittsburgh is seeking explosive receiving and return help as its offense sits near the bottom in yards per game, with any movement likely closer to the Week 9 deadline.