Shaheed set to dive in with Seattle thin at WR
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Brady Henderson
RENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Seahawks had been eyeing Rashid Shaheed as a potential trade target long before a recent slew of injuries hit their wide receiver corps. But with the likelihood that Seattle will be short-handed at that position this week, Shaheed’s arrival via a trade with the New Orleans Saints on Tuesday came at just the right time.
The Seahawks listed Cooper Kupp as questionable to play Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals because of heel and hamstring injuries, though he was a full participant in practice Friday. Even if Kupp plays, the Seahawks are likely to be without three other receivers, as backups Jake Bobo (calf) and Dareke Young (hip) were ruled out and Tory Horton (groin/shin) is doubtful.
Shaheed, who arrived at the Seahawks’ headquarters Wednesday morning after the team acquired him for fourth- and fifth-round picks, might need to play extensively in his Seattle debut.
“He’s doing great,” coach Mike Macdonald said. “Just keep attacking it. … He’s done a great job so far, and the prep won’t stop until all the way through game time.”
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