Medical Report: Rashid Shaheed’s knee injury is not as serious as first anticipated, and he is expected to return to the team shortly.

When Shaheed was scheduled for a treatment, it was unclear if a meniscus trim or repair was necessary.

The outcome of his surgery would determine his recuperation timeframe,

and Thursday’s announcement indicates that a return in 2024 is not possible.

Schefter reports that Shaheed will be out for four to six months.

Rashid Shaheed will be sidelined for the rest of the season.

ESPN‘s Adam Schefter reported that the Saints’ top vertical receiver underwent a thorough meniscus surgery.

Given the 26-year-old’s significance to the New Orleans offense, any missed time would be felt strongly.

Shaheed has an average of 17.5 yards per reception this season and continues to be an X-factor in the

return game. With Chris Olave missing Week 7 due to a concussion, the Saints’ passing game will be

significantly hampered tonight.

Beyond the upcoming game against the Broncos, the Saints will miss Shaheed’s deep threat talents.

former UDFA made 14 total starts in his first two years with the organization,

establishing himself as a genuine No. 2 option. He continued that role through the first six

weeks of the current season, totaling 349 yards (leading the club) and three touchdowns on offense.

Shaheed also leads the league in punt return average (15.9 yards) and he scored a touchdown in

that department earlier in the year. New Orleans’ offense and special teams will be notably

shorthanded moving forward

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As the Saints look to maintain their top-five ranking in scoring with rookie Spencer Rattler at

quarterback for at least one more game, they will need to do so without a key contributor.

Finding a way to replace Shaheed would, of course, also help in ending the team’s four-game

losing streak and boost the chances of a playoff berth. Shaheed is under contract for 2025,

the point at which he will next see game action.