Mike Vrabel and company recently got an up-close look at a pair of receivers now surfacing in trade speculation.

If the New Orleans Saints opt to retain 2022 first-round pick Chris Olave, who is scheduled to play on his fifth-year option next season, fellow wideout Rashid Shaheed is thought to be a better-than-average consolation prize.

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"I really like Rashid Shaheed," Patriots insider Phil Perry said on Early Edition on Monday night. "To me, he gives you speed, speed and more speed."

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported New Orleans is open to trading Shaheed , who is playing on an expiring contract. Schefter wrote teams have called the Saints regarding Shaheed's availability and New Orleans is willing to part ways fo

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