MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Dolphins waived Shaquil Barrett on Thursday, roughly a month after the linebacker ended his temporary retirement in November.
Barrett signed a one-year, $7 million contract with the Dolphins this offseason however introduced his retirement in July, the day earlier than the workforce opened coaching camp. He filed for reinstatement in November, however the Dolphins declined to activate him, regardless of lacking their high two move rushers, Jaelan Phillips and Bradley Chubb.
Barrett’s resolution to unretire got here days earlier than the deadline to take action in Week 13, and Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel referred to as the workforce’s resolution “a numbers sport.”
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“In simply speaking with [Dolphins general manager] Chris [Grier] the place our roster is at and the gamers which have earned the correct to be on it,” McDaniel mentioned in November. “It’s only a numbers sport within the NFL, so the timing I do not assume was essentially splendid.”
Barrett, 32, can play once more this season if he clears waivers Friday. If one other workforce claims him, he can be ineligible to play the remainder of this season.
Barrett’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, thanked the workforce for its most up-to-date resolution.
“We admire the Dolphins giving Shaq this chance to proceed his profession within the NFL,” Rosenhaus informed ESPN’s Adam Schefter. “Hopefully, he’ll move by way of waivers and change into a free agent so he can play once more this season. He’s in nice form and can be able to play instantly.”
McDaniel introduced Tuesday that the Dolphins wouldn’t activate Chubb from the bodily unable to carry out checklist, reverting the two-time Professional Bowler again to the reserve checklist for the rest of the season.
Rookie Chop Robinson has performed effectively of their stead and is 2.5 sacks from tying Phillips’ rookie franchise document set in 2021.
The Dolphins play the Cleveland Browns in Week 17. A loss or a Denver Broncos win would get rid of them from playoff rivalry.
