Saints' Shaheed Out for Season with Knee Injury

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Rashid Shaheed will miss the remainder of the 2024 NFL season following surgery to repair a torn meniscus, placing him on injured reserve with a 4-6 month recovery timeline. This is a significant loss for the Saints, as Shaheed had emerged as a key offensive player, averaging a career-high 17.5 yards per catch and leading the league with 15.9 yards per punt return. The Saints are also facing challenges with wide receiver Chris Olave and quarterback Derek Carr out due to injuries. To cope with these losses, rookie Bub Means is expected to take on a larger role. The team, currently on a four-game losing streak, will face the Denver Broncos with a depleted roster. This setback comes as former Saints head coach Sean Payton returns to New Orleans with his Denver team.