Shaq Barrett Applies For Reinstatement After Retiring
Former Pro Bowl linebacker Shaq Barrett has applied to be reinstated to play immediately in the NFL, according to his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey. Barrett announced his retirement from professional football in July but has now decided to come out of retirement late in the 2024 season. The Miami Dolphins currently hold Barrett's contractual rights. Back in August, Barrett said that if he did come out of retirement, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers would be the only team he'd play for. The 32-year-old two-time Pro Bowler spent the last five seasons playing for the Bucs and totaled 45 sacks while also helping the team win a Super Bowl title. If he's going to return to Tampa, the Dolphins would have to waive him first. Last year with the Bucs, Barrett had 52 tackles (33 solo), 4.5 sacks, one interception returned for a TD and three forced fumbles in 16 starts.
Miami Dolphins linebacker Shaquil Barrett announced his retirement. The 31-year-old signed with the Dolphins this offseason. However, he won't suit up for the team, citing his desire to spend more time with his family. Barrett spent nine years in the National Football League. In 131 games with the Broncos and Buccaneers, he totaled 400 tackles, adding 59 sacks, 23 forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries, and three interceptions. Barrett is also a two-time Super Bowl winner and a two-time Pro Bowler.
Shaquil Barrett Signing One-Year Deal With Dolphins
Free-agent edge rusher Shaquil Barrett is signing a one-year deal worth up to $9 million with the Miami Dolphins. Barrett was released by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers a few weeks ago after 45 sacks in 70 games over the last five seasons. The 31-year-old's production has slowed down since his 19.5-sack season in 2019, but he can still likely be an active rotational pass rusher for Miami in 2024. Star edge rusher Bradley Chubb (knee) suffered a torn ACL on December 31, so Barrett might be heavily relied on for pressuring the quarterback early in the new campaign.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers released two-time Pro Bowl outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett on Tuesday, according to sources. Barrett had a $15.04 million option bonus due next month, but he'll now become a free agent instead of collecting it. The 31-year-old's best days are most likely behind him, but he was able to bounce back in 2023 with 52 tackles (33 solo), 4.5 sacks, three tackles for loss, nine QB hits, an interception returned for a touchdown, and three forced fumbles in 16 regular-season starts in 2023 after playing in just eight games in 2022 due to a torn Achilles. On the wrong side of 30 now, Barrett's upside is now much lower in IDP fantasy leagues, but he can still be a key contributor wherever he lands as long as he can stay healthy.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (ankle) is officially active for Sunday's playoff game against the Detroit Lions. He missed two consecutive practices before returning in a limited capacity on Friday. His presence in practice allowed him to enter the weekend with a "questionable" designation, and now it appears that he's healthy enough to play. Having Barrett available is huge for the Buccaneers given that he amassed 52 tackles, 4.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, and one interception during the regular season.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (groin) as been ruled out for Week 17's game against the New Orleans Saints. Barrett has 50 tackles and five sacks on the season and he has forced three fumbles. Fellow linebackers Anthony Nelson and Joe Tryon-Shoyinka will be in the mix to fill Barrett's shoes in Tampa's pass rush. The pair have been capable defenders in that regard in 2023, combining for seven sacks, though their grades against the run are lacking.
Shaq Barrett Anticipates He'll Be Ready For Week 1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaq Barrett (Achilles) expects to be ready for Week 1. "I'm going to be ready to go when it's time to go, commented Barrett during a podcast interview. "I don't anticipate missing any games." The 30-year-old, who signed a four-year extension with Tampa in March 2021, has totaled 348 tackles, 54.5 sacks, and two interceptions during his eight-year career. However, he tore his Achilles in Week 8, ending his year. But as long as Barrett doesn't suffer any setbacks, he's dead-set on being out there in September. Whether or not he'll be 100% is a different story entirely.
An MRI exam on Friday confirmed that Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (Achilles) suffered a torn Achilles tendon in the Thursday night loss to the Baltimore Ravens. He'll be out for the next seven to nine months, according to a source. It's a devastating season-ender for Barrett and the Buccaneers defense, a unit that was already going backwards entering Week 8. The 29-year-old can now be dropped in single-season IDP leagues. Carl Nassib and Anthony Nelson will now see more playing time the rest of the way with Barrett done for the season. Barrett will finish his 2022 campaign with 31 tackles (20 solo), three sacks, six tackles for loss, six QB hits and a forced fumble in eight games.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers star pass-rusher Shaquil Barrett (Achilles) is feared to have suffered a torn Achilles in the Thursday night loss to the Baltimore Ravens based on an initial exam, according to a source. Head coach Todd Bowles said it doesn't look good, and Barrett will undergo an MRI exam to confirm on Friday. It's devastating news for a Buccaneers defense that has struggled in recent weeks. The 29-year-old is arguably the defense's best player, so losing him for the rest of the season would be a major blow to the Buccaneers D/special teams unit in fantasy. Barrett had three solo tackles and a sack against Baltimore and has 31 tackles (20 solo), three sacks, six tackles for loss, six QB hits and a forced fumble through eight games in 2022.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett (ankle) was injured on Thursday night against the Baltimore Ravens and has been ruled out for the remainder of the contest. Barrett was seen being carted to the locker room, and he didn't appear to be in very good spirits. However, we probably won't know more on the severity of his ankle injury until late Thursday night or Friday morning. Before leaving, the 29-year-old had four tackles and a sack for the Bucs defense and for fantasy managers in IDP formats. It remains to be seen if Barrett will be ready to return for a Monday night meeting with the New Orleans Saints in Week 9. For the rest of the game, Tampa will ask Carl Nassib and Anthony Nelson to step up.
