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 would request to be reinstated to the league, but the Dolphins aren't budging.
Remove Barrett from the reserve/retired list so he can be included in the squad. This move also prevents the Dolphins from releasing him so he could sign elsewhere.
That means anyone hoping for a potential reunion between Barrett and the Bucs will have to wait a while longer.
Of Barrett's 59 career sacks, 45 came during his time with the Bucs from 2019 to 2023. The Bucs continued to actively pursue improving defense in 2024, and that pursuit will continue next offseason.
Maybe we can meet again later.
