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ArticleSeahawks will ‘keep attacking’ getting Rashid Shaheed more involved on offense
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The two then worked to enhance it during the summer when Shaheed — who spent a good portion of the offseason in his native San Diego — for workouts with Darnold at Saddleback (Calif.) College. "Helps a ton just getting timing down,'' he said.

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Darnold and Shaheed built chemistry through summer workouts for 2026 connection.

Darnold worked with Shaheed during the offseason at Saddleback College to develop timing and chemistry, with Shaheed noting that working with his quarterback outside the facility is valuable for building connection; this offseason development suggests Darnold and Shaheed are being positioned as a key quarterback-receiver pairing for 2026.

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