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Dolphins block a potential Shaq Barrett reunion with Bucs

This week, Barrett announced he was filing for reinstatement to the league, but the Dolphins aren’t budging.

Shaq Barrett signed with the Dolphins this offseason before shocking everyone by retiring just a few months later. The move meant he would be under contract with the team if he ever decided to return to the NFL.

This week, Barrett announced he was filing for reinstatement to the league, but the Dolphins aren’t budging.

The Dolphins chose not to remove Barrett from the reserve/retired list so he could be added to the roster. That move also blocks the Dolphins from releasing him so he could sign anywhere else.

This means anyone hoping for a potential reunion between Barrett and the Bucs will have to wait a little while longer.

Of Barrett’s 59 career sacks, 45 of them came while being a member of the Bucs from 2019 to 2023. The Bucs have remained active in improving the defense in 2024, and that pursuit will continue in the next offseason.

Perhaps down the road, a reunion is possible.

Mike McDaniel explains why Dolphins left Shaq Barrett on retired list

The Dolphins didn’t want to cut a player who “earned the right” to be on the roster to make room for Shaq Barrett.

Two-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Shaquil Barrett retired in July, days before the Miami Dolphins were set to begin training camp. While he changed his mind earlier this week and applied for immediate reinstatement, the Dolphins shut it down.

Rather than activate Barrett from the team’s reserve/retired list or release the pass rusher so he could make his return from retirement elsewhere, the Dolphins decided to do nothing. By leaving him on their reserve/retired list, the Dolphins guaranteed that the former Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers player won’t play at all in 2024.

“Just talking with [general manager] Chris [Grier], and where our roster was at and the players that have earned the right to be on [the roster],” Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Friday night after a 30-17 loss. “It’s a number’s game in the NFL. The timing I don’t think was necessarily ideal.”

By activating Barrett, the Dolphins would’ve had to release a player to find room for the pass rusher on the roster. That could be a tough call with the eventual returns of linebackers Bradley Chubb and/or Cameron Goode from the PUP list potentially forcing two more players off the 53-man roster.

But some criticized the Dolphins for not parting with Barrett to allow him to play elsewhere.

“Like I said we just found out on a day that I had a press conference with you guys, and it was more of that,” McDaniel said. “It wasn’t whether he wanted to play there or here. He knew we had his contractual rights, so it was more of where we are at, and let’s look at our roster.”

The Dolphins are near the bottom of the NFL in sacks with Chubb yet to play a game this season and Jaelan Phillips lost for the year with a season-ending knee injury. While first-round rookie Chop Robinson had a stellar November, Miami hardly touched Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love in a Thanksgiving loss.

Barrett, 32, led the NFL in sacks with 19.5 in 2019 and recorded 4.5 last season.

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Dolphins block Shaq Barrett from unretiring in 2024

The Dolphins have blocked Shaq Barrett from unretiring this season.

Earlier this week, the agents for Shaq Barrett announced that the pass rusher had applied to be reinstated into the NFL.

Four months after announcing his retirement in July, Barrett wanted to unretire and return to the league. Because he signed a one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins this spring, they controlled his rights for the 2024 season.

The Dolphins had until Thursday afternoon to activate Barrett from the reserve/retired list. Miami opted not to activate Barrett and they did not release him, preventing any other team from signing the pass rusher.

Barrett has now been blocked from playing in 2024 and his contract will toll until next year. So if the pass rusher wants to play in 2025, he will be under contract with the Dolphins.

Barrett started his career for the Denver Broncos, where he spent the first five years of his career as a rotational pass rusher. The 32-year-old edge defender has two Super Bowl titles (one with the Broncos and one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers) and 59 career sacks on his resume.

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Dolphins decide to leave 2-time Pro Bowl pass rusher on retired list

Shaq Barrett changed his mind about retirement, but he won’t be making a 2024 return after all.

Two-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Shaquil Barrett won’t be making a midseason return from retirement after all.

The Miami Dolphins had until 4 p.m. ET on Thursday to decide whether or not they’d activate Barrett from the reserve/retired list. The team opted against adding the pass rusher to their roster, and also decided not to release Barrett — meaning he’ll miss the remainder of the 2024 season.

Barrett, 32, signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins in the offseason, but decided to retire in July, just days prior to the start of training camp. Earlier this week, the pass rusher decided to apply for immediate reinstatement, which was a decision that Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said he was “fully caught off guard” by when he heard the news Tuesday.

The Dolphins lost Jaelan Phillips to a season-ending injury and are still waiting for Bradley Chubb to return from the PUP list. The team also placed Tyus Bowser on the injured reserve Thursday. However, it has seen an uptick in production from first-round rookie Chop Robinson, who is starting opposite Emmanuel Ogbah.

Activating Barrett would’ve required the team to release a player to make room on the 53-man roster. Releasing Barrett would’ve run the risk of the pass rusher joining and strengthening another playoff contender. Instead, the team decided neither route was the prudent decision.

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Dolphins taken by surprise by Shaq Barrett changing mind on retirement

Mike McDaniel says the Dolphins had no idea Shaquil Barrett was reconsidering his July decision to retire.

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said the team had no knowledge pass rusher Shaquil Barrett was reconsidering his July retirement and he hasn’t yet figured out what the team should do about the two-time Pro Bowler’s decision to apply for immediate reinstatement.

“There’s a reason why you target and sign somebody,” McDaniel told reporters Tuesday. “I was fully caught off guard or caught by surprise this morning as I found out. I really haven’t had a chance to think about it. I think the team is counting on me to think about the Packers.

“I’ll get with [general manager] Chris [Grier] and we will work through that. But there’s a ton of implications that go through that with team and roster stuff. So we’ll work through that as we just got the news today.”

Barrett signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins in March and participated in the team’s offseason program, but retired just days before training camp was set to begin. According to McDaniel, that’s the last the team heard from Barrett.

“That’s why it’s just kind of news as you got it, it is to us. We’ll sort through that. The Tuesday before a Thursday night game, it’s tough. I’ve gotta talk to Chris first.”

Barrett is reportedly open to the idea of continuing his NFL career by playing with the Dolphins, but it remains to be seen if the team will welcome him back. After struggling to generate a pass rush early in the season, rookie first-round pick Chop Robinson has emerged as a dynamic threat off the edge in recent weeks.

The team also has linebackers Cameron Goode and Bradley Chubb on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, and anticipates both returning to play at some point this season.

Barrett, 32, began his career with the Denver Broncos, but emerged as one of the NFL’s top pass rushers with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In his first season with the Bucs, Barrett led the NFL with 19.5 sacks. He earned Pro Bowl honors in 2019 and 2021, and recorded 45 sacks in five seasons with the team.

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Former Bucs player applies for reinstatement after Summer retirement

Shaq Barrett, who played for the Bucs from 2019 to 2023, is applying for reinstatement to the NFL after filing his retirement this Summer.

Over the years, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had several impactful players on the defensive side of the ball. One imparticular is seeking a comeback after announcing his retirement earlier this year.

Shaq Barrett, who played for the Bucs from 2019 to 2023, is applying for reinstatement to the NFL after filing his retirement this Summer. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the news early on Tuesday.

Barrett signed with the Miami Dolphins in 2024 after his time with Tampa Bay ended. If he is reinstated, he will remain a member of the Dolphins until they take action with his contract. The Dolphins have had issues with pass-rushers remaining healthy in 2024, so his return could be welcomed.

On the flip side, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers could also use his pass-rush skillset int heir linebacker group. His situation is one to monitor for the team and the NFL as not many players have his skill set and are unretired at the age of 32.

Broncos Super Bowl champion plans to unretire, return to NFL

Shaq Barrett has applied to be reinstated. He’s unretiring and wants to play again.

Story update: The Dolphins opted to not activate Shaq Barrett from the reserve/retired list, so he can’t return to the NFL this season. See our original post below.

Four months after announcing his retirement from the NFL in July, pass rusher Shaq Barrett now plans to return to the league.

Barrett, 32, has applied to be reinstated, according to multiple reports sourced to the player’s agents, Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey. Assuming the NFL grants Barrett’s reinstatement, he could be back on the field soon.

The Miami Dolphins signed Barrett to a one-year contract in March, so they still hold his rights. If he returns this season, Barrett will be a Dolphin.

The veteran pass rusher entered the league as an undrafted free agent out of Colorado State with the Denver Broncos in 2014. He spent five years with the Broncos and helped the team win Super Bowl 50 following the 2015 season.

When Barrett became a free agent in 2019, Denver had Von Miller and Bradley Chubb, so the team let Barrett walk. He ended up with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and won a second title with a Super Bowl LV victory following the 2020 season.

A two-time Pro Bowler, Barrett has totaled 125 quarterback hits and 59 sacks in his career. He last played 16 games with the Bucs in 2023.

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Bucs has unusual spot in Bleacher Report’s Power Rankings

Despite that, some remain bullish on their chances to make a big impact in 2024, thus placing them in the middle of the pack.

Many in the media and fans alike recognize the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a formidable football team. Despite that, some remain bullish on their chances to make a big impact in 2024, thus placing them in the middle of the pack.

Bleacher Report seems to be one of those places being bullish on the 2024 Bucs. In their first power rankings of the football season, they had the Buccaneers placed 17th overall in the league. They cited some inconsistencies and key free-agent losses for the placement.

“No team in the NFL was worse running the ball in 2023 than the Buccaneers. With the departure of Shaquil Barrett, the edge-rushers in Tampa are unproven youngsters. The offensive line is average, although young additions inside could bolster that unit.”

The rushing attack was addressed when they drafted Bucky Irving out of Oregon in April. The pass-rushing unit will see some young faces step up in Yaya Diaby and Calijah Kancey. Questions around the offensive line remain valid, though.

Time will tell how it all affects things but for now, let’s agree that this could prove to be a bit too low of a ranking.

Broncos Super Bowl 50 champ Shaq Barrett retires after 10-year career

Shaq Barrett, who won Super Bowls with the Broncos and Bucs, has retired after 10 seasons to focus on his family.

Following a 10-year career in the NFL, former Denver Broncos pass rusher Shaq Barrett has announced his retirement from football at age 31.

“It’s time for me to hang it up,” Barrett wrote on his Instagram page on Saturday. “It’s been a great ride and I appreciate everything that came with it over the years. I’m ready to shift my full focus to my wife and kids and helping them realize [their] dreams and catch em.”

Barrett’s retirement comes following a difficult 2023 season. Six months after he tore his Achilles, Barrett lost two-year-old daughter Arrayah in a drowning accident last year.

Barrett entered the league as an undrafted free agent out of Colorado State with the Broncos in 2014. After spending his rookie year on the practice squad, Barrett played four years as a rotational pass rusher in Denver, helping the team win Super Bowl 50 following the 2015 season.

Barrett signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a free agent in 2016 and had a career year with 19.5 sacks in his first season as a Buc. The following season, Barrett helped Tampa Bay win Super Bowl LV.

Barrett signed with the Miami Dolphins this spring before later deciding to retire. The pass rusher hangs up his cleats with two Super Bowls, two Pro Bowl nods, 125 quarterback hits and 59 career sacks on his resume.

Barrett and his wife, Jordanna, now have four children: Shaquil Jr., Braylon, Aaliyah and Allanah, who was born earlier this year.

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Jaguars vs. Dolphins: Key Miami defender retires before Week 1 matchup

Dolphins edge rusher Shaquil Barrett announced his retirement Saturday, a surprise move fewer than two months before Miami’s Week 1 matchup with Jacksonville to kick off the 2024 season.

Barrett, the NFL’s sack leader in 2019 and a nine-year pro, signed a one-year contract with Miami in March, following five seasons with Tampa Bay and four with Denver.

Barrett cited a desire to shift his full focus to his family and acknowledged that he had considered retiring for some time.

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Barrett logged 400 total tackles with 73 for loss, 59 sacks, three interceptions, 18 defended passes and 22 forced fumbles in his NFL career, in 131 games including 85 starts.

Undrafted out of Colorado State, Barrett signed with the Broncos and produced 5.5 sacks as a rookie following a promotion from the practice squad. He recorded 14 sacks in four seasons with Denver before signing with Tampa Bay in 2019.

It was with the Buccaneers where Barrett shined his brightest. He earned second-team All-Pro recognition and his first of two Pro Bowl nods after tallying 19.5 sacks in his first season with the team, and combined for 18 sacks between 2020-21.

An Achilles tear brought Barrett’s 2022 campaign to an end in Week 8, and his production declined last season when he returned to health. He posted 7.5 sacks over his last 24 games.

Still, Miami brought Barrett in to fill a critical role in the Dolphins’ edge-rushing depth, with starters Bradley Chubb (torn ACL) and Jaelan Phillips (torn Achilles) continuing to nurse season-ending injuries from last year.

Miami placed Chubb and Phillips on its active/physically unable to perform (PUP) list Thursday. Both players can be activated at any time, but at a minimum, they’re on track to miss some practice time as training camp gets underway this week.

In addition to signing Barrett, the Dolphins took Penn State edge rusher Chop Robinson at No. 21 overall in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft.

Jaguars offensive coordinator Press Taylor shared in June that Jacksonville’s offensive coaching staff began scouting Miami’s defense — as well as Cleveland’s, the Jags’ Week 2 opponent — “as quick as possible” after the 2024 schedule came out in May.

With Barrett no longer expected to line up against Jacksonville offensive tackles Cam Robinson and Anton Harrison, it’s fair to wonder if Taylor and Co. have already returned to the drawing board in preparation for Week 1.