Shaquil Barrett - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

2025 Buccaneers Free Agent Focus: Shaquil Barrett OLB Shaquil Barrett, who ranks fifth in franchise history in sacks, returned to the Buccaneers late in the 2024 season but is now set to bec...

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Late-season return from retirement Barrett, who retired from the Dolphins before training camp began and then resumed his career in December with the Buccaneers, finished the 2024 regular season with one tackle in o...

Impact Barrett returned to Tampa Bay after the Dolphins waived him from the reserve/retired list and logged 12 snaps in Week 18 against the Saints. Barrett also played five snaps in the wild-card loss to the Commanders and also logged a solo tackle in that contest, and he's slated to return to the open market again when the new league year begins March 12. Whether Barrett opts to continue his career remains to be seen, but if he confirms he remains interested in playing, the Buccaneers and multiple other teams will likely be very interested in exploring a deal.

JANUARY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday Barrett (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Panthers after signing with the Buccaneers on Friday.

Impact The pass rusher helped the Bucs win a Super Bowl in 2020 and played with the team through 2023 before signing a one-year deal with the Dolphins and retiring prior to the start of the 2024 campaign. Barrett applied for reinstatement from retirement in late November, but Miami chose not to activate him from the reserve/retired list. If he's ready to suit up by Week 18, he should play a situational role behind Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and Yaya Diaby.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially signed by Tampa Bay The Buccaneers signed Barrett to the active roster Saturday, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.

Impact Greg Auman of Fox Sports broke the news Friday that Barrett was set to reunite with the Buccaneers, whom he helped win a Super Bowl in the 2020 season. Barrett played for the Buccaneers in the previous five seasons before signing a one-year deal with the Dolphins in March. He announced his retirement in July before playing in any games in Miami, and after applying for reinstatement from the reserve/retirement list, he was let go by the Dolphins on Boxing Day. Barrett passed through waivers unclaimed, which allowed him to explore his options, and the veteran edge rusher chose to return to Tampa Bay. He likely won't play against the Panthers on Sunday, but he should be available for the Bucs' regular-season finale against the Saints.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pro Bowl LB Shaquil Barrett unretires to resume career with Buccaneers

Two-time Pro Bowl linebacker Shaquil Barrett is rejoining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Pro Bowl LB Shaquil Barrett unretires to resume career with Buccaneers

Joining Bucs' active roster Tampa Bay is set to sign Barrett to the 53-man roster Saturday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Auman initially reported Friday that Barrett was set to join the Bucs' practice squad, but the veteran edge rusher will instead sign straight to the active roster. He's unlikely to play against the Panthers on Sunday, but he should be available to suit up in Tampa Bay's regular-season finale against New Orleans on Sunday, Jan. 5.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reuniting with Tampa Bay The Buccaneers are set to sign Barrett to the practice squad Saturday, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Barrett was waived from the Dolphins' reserve/retired list Thursday, and after clearing waivers, the veteran edge rusher intends to join the Buccaneers on the practice squad. He played for Tampa Bay for five seasons prior to signing with the Dolphins in March, during which he accumulated 249 tackles (178 solo), including 45.0 sacks, three interceptions (including a pick-six) and 15 forced fumbles across 70 regular-season games, and he played a critical role in the Bucs' Super Bowl LV win over the Chiefs in February of 2021. Barrett could be elevated to the Buccaneers' active roster for the regular-season finale against the Saints on Sunday, Jan. 5.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Let go by Miami The Dolphins waived Barrett from the reserve/retired list Thursday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Barrett announced his retirement from the NFL in late July despite signing a one-year, $7 million contract with the Dolphins in March. However, the veteran edge rusher reversed course and applied for reinstatement from retirement in late November, but Miami opted not to activate Barrett from the reserve/retired list before the deadline. Assuming he clears waivers Friday, Barrett will have the ability to sign with another team and be eligible to play in Week 18 and the postseason (if he signs with a team that has clinched a playoff spot). Barrett played in 16 regular-season games for the Buccaneers in 2023 and finished with 52 tackles (33 solo), including 4.5 sacks, two pass defenses (including a pick-six) and three forced fumbles. He would be a valuable addition to a playoff contender that is in need of a veteran edge rusher.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return in 2024 The Dolphins elected to not activate Barrett from the reserve/retired list before Thursday's 4:00 p.m. deadline, Christian Gonzalez of NFL.com reports.

Impact After spending the past five seasons with the Buccaneers, Barrett signed a one-year, $7.5 million contract with the Dolphins in March, but the veteran linebacker never played a snap in Miami after he announced his retirement in July. He applied to be reinstated from retirement Tuesday, but the Dolphins elected to not activate Barrett before Thursday's deadline. Miami does not plan on releasing the 32-year-old, so he will remain out for the rest of the 2024 regular season.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel says he was surprised by reports of Shaq Barrett's unretirement plan

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said he was caught off guard by reports early Tuesday that linebacker Shaq Barrett wants to unretire

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • Associated Press

Trying to come out of retirement Barrett applied to be reinstated from retirement to play immediately Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact As it's the Dolphins who currently hold Barrett's contractual rights, they're the ones who would need to activate him before he could actually suit back up. It's not clear when that might happen, but at this point it seems very unlikely it would be before Thursday's game at Green Bay.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shaq Barrett, Baltimore native and 2-time Super Bowl champion, retires Shaquil Barrett, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, delivered stunning news Saturday when he announced his retirement at age 31.

JULY 21, 2024 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

NFL Linebacker Shaquil Barrett Announces Shock Retirement Shaquil Barrett signed with the Miami Dolphins just a few months ago, but surprised a lot of people by announcing his retirement.

JULY 21, 2024 • OUTKICK.COM

Shaquil Barrett to retire, had signed with Dolphins Two-time Pro Bowl linebacker Shaquil Barrett retired Saturday, four months after the 31-year-old signed with the Miami Dolphins as a free ag...

JULY 20, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Shaquil Barrett retiring 4 months after signing with Dolphins Shaquil Barrett informed the Dolphins that he won’t be suiting up in aqua and orange after all.

JULY 20, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Two-time Pro-Bowl linebacker Shaquil Barrett announces retirement

Two-time Pro-Bowl Linebacker Shaquil Barrett informed the dolphins he will retire from the NFL after nine seasons.

JULY 20, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Two-time Pro-Bowl linebacker Shaquil Barrett announces retirement

Two-Time Super Bowl Champ Shaquil Barrett Announces Retirement From NFL He played four seasons with the Denver Broncos and five with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

JULY 20, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Set to retire Barrett has informed Miami that he intends to retire, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Barrett entered the NFL with the Broncos as an undrafted free agent in 2014 and played 131 regular-season games over the course of a nine-year career that included four campaigns with Denver and five with Tampa Bay. He joined the Dolphins on a one-year contract this March but won't end up playing for the organization. Barrett finishes his career as a two-time Pro Bowler and a two-time NFL champion, having accumulated 400 career regular-season tackles, including 59.0 sacks, along with three interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown. His retirement will reduce the Dolphins' depth on the edge, especially with both Bradley Chubb (knee) and Jaelan Phillips (Achilles) opening training camp on the reserve/PUP list.

JULY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tampa Bay Buccaneers sign OLB Randy Gregory to bolster pass rush

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers addressed the need for an edge pass rusher by signing outside linebacker Randy Gregory to a one-year contract

APRIL 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Miami Dolphins Sign Shaquil Barrett The Miami Dolphins announced they have signed linebacker Shaquil Barrett.

MARCH 18, 2024 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Dolphins Film Breakdown: Shaq Barrett Breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of new Dolphins linebacker Shaquil Barrett

MARCH 15, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dolphins agree to 1-year deals with LB Shaquil Barrett, S Jordan Poyer as defensive players leave

The Miami Dolphins added needed linebacker help on Tuesday, agreeing to terms with veteran Shaquil Barrett on a one-year contract worth up to $9 million, his agent Drew Rosenhaus c...

MARCH 12, 2024 • Associated Press

Finds new home Barrett signed a one-year contract with the Dolphins on Tuesday, which could be worth up to $9 million,Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Barrett was released by the Buccaneers on Feb. 27, but he'll have the opportunity to continue his career at a different Florida residence. The 31-year-old bounced back from an Achilles tear suffered in 2022 to have a solid 2023 campaign, appearing in 16 regular-season games, recording 52 tackles (33 solo), including 4.5 sacks, a pick-six, a pass defended and three forced fumbles along the way. He should be a regular in the Dolphins' linebacker corps in 2024.

MARCH 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shaquil Barrett released: What it means for edge rusher, Buccaneers ahead of free agency Shaquil Barrett, a 2019 second-team All-Pro, was a key cog of the Buccaneers' defensive line. Here are the ripple effects of his release.

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Report: Bucs parting ways with LB Shaquil Barrett The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will release veteran linebacker Shaquil Barrett in a salary-slashing move, ESPN reported Tuesday.Cutting ties with...

FEBRUARY 27, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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Pro Bowl LB Shaquil Barrett unretires to resume career with Buccaneers

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel says he was surprised by reports of Shaq Barrett's unretirement plan

Two-time Pro-Bowl linebacker Shaquil Barrett announces retirement

Tampa Bay Buccaneers sign OLB Randy Gregory to bolster pass rush

Dolphins agree to 1-year deals with LB Shaquil Barrett, S Jordan Poyer as defensive players leave