Sam Darnold and Rashid Shaheed build strong connection at Seahawks camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 1, 2026, 2:41 AM
Last updated Aug 1, 2026
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Rashid Shaheed and quarterback Sam Darnold have shown significant improvement in their connection at training camp, as reported on July 31. Following Shaheed's midseason acquisition last year, he and Darnold have worked together to enhance their timing and synchronization. Their extra sessions at a college field in Southern California contributed to this development, indicating a potentially larger role for Shaheed in the upcoming season. The Seahawks, coming off a Super Bowl appearance, seek to leverage this improved chemistry for offensive production.
- •Shaheed and Darnold's chemistry improves at training camp.
- •Extra work in California focused on timing and routes.
- •Shaheed signed a three-year, $51 million contract in March.
- •Seahawks aim to enhance offensive firepower for next season.
- •Shaheed made a significant impact on special teams last year.
- 2:41 AMYahoo Sports — Seattle Seahawks’ $51 Million WR ‘Light Years Ahead’ With Sam Darnold
"The Seattle Seahawks acquired Rashid Shaheed in the middle of a championship season, giving Sam Darnold a vertical threat with no time to build a real offseason connection.Nine months later, the time spent together is starting to show.Gregg Bell of The News Tribune reported from training camp on July 31 that Darnold and Shaheed continued […] The post Seattle Seahawks’ $51 Million WR ‘Light Years Ahead’ With Sam Darnold appeared first on HEAVY.
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