The Miami Dolphins are waiving two-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Shaquil Barrett from the reserve/retired list, his agent confirmed to ESPN on Thursday.
Barrett, 32, could return to play this season if he clears waivers and signs with another team. However, if another team claims him, he would not be able to play for the rest of the season.
“We appreciate the Dolphins giving Shaq this opportunity to continue his career in the NFL,” said Drew Rosenhaus, Barrett’s agent. “Hopefully, he will pass through waivers and become a free agent so he can play again this season. He is in great shape and would be ready to play immediately.”
Barrett announced his retirement in July, four months after signing a one-year, $9 million contract with the Dolphins. He had a change of heart and requested reinstatement on November 26, but the Dolphins did not approve the request.
Undrafted from Colorado State in 2014, Barrett has played 131 games (85 starts) over nine seasons with the Denver Broncos (2014-18) and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2019-23). He won Super Bowls with both teams and recorded 400 tackles (73 for loss), 59 sacks, 22 forced fumbles, and three interceptions.
His best season came in 2019 with the Buccaneers when he led the NFL with 19.5 sacks and earned his first Pro Bowl selection. He also made the Pro Bowl in 2021 after recording 10 sacks.
