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Shaquil Barrett
31-Year-Old
Free Agent
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2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
52
SACKS
4.5
INT
1
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3
TD
1
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Set to retire
Barrett informed the Dolphins on Saturday that he intends to retire, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
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.
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Barrett suffered a torn Achilles in Week 8 of last season but is expected to be ready for training camp, when he'll begin a quest to collect double-digit sacks for the third time in the last five years. He's never quite recaptured the level of dominance he managed during a 2019 campaign in which he compiled 19.5 sacks, but he's proven an excellent fit in Todd Bowles' aggressive defensive scheme overall. However, Barrett likely will have an uphill battle to achieve full physical and even mental health in the earlier portion of the 2023 season following the tragic passing of his young daughter this offseason.
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Finds new home
Barrett signed a one-year contract, which could be worth up to $9 million, with the Dolphins on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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On way out of Tampa
Barrett is expected to be released by the Buccaneers before his $15 million option bonus is due next month, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Returns to health in '23
Barrett recorded 52 tackles (33 solo), including 4.5 sacks, a pick-six, an additional pass defensed and three forced fumbles across 16 regular-season games in 2023. He did not record any stats over 88 snaps across two postseason contests.
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Good to go Sunday
Barrett (ankle) is active for Sunday's divisional-round game against the Lions.
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Questionable to face Lions
Barrett (ankle) returned to practice Friday and will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Detroit, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.
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To be released
Barrett will be released by the Buccaneers when the new league year begins, Jenna Laine of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Barrett's release will save the Bucs just under $5 million in salary cap space, though his $26.7 million in dead money will be spread across the next few seasons. General manager Jason Licht spoke openly about his admiration for Barrett and the positive impact he had on the team across the last five seasons. While it appears unlikely, a reunion between the two sides is possible if a deal for far less money is reached.
Barrett's release will save the Bucs just under $5 million in salary cap space, though his $26.7 million in dead money will be spread across the next few seasons. General manager Jason Licht spoke openly about his admiration for Barrett and the positive impact he had on the team across the last five seasons. While it appears unlikely, a reunion between the two sides is possible if a deal for far less money is reached.