Rashād was in the training camp of the expansion Seattle Seahawks, after signing as a free agent, then was traded days before the start of the 1976 regular season, sent to the Minnesota Vikings for a future draft pick.[18] He originally failed the Vikings' physical, but was kept on the team due to the actions of quarterback Fran Tarkenton.[9] The Vikings made it back to the Super Bowl that season, their last appearance through 2020.