Shaq Barrett makes huge retirement U-turn

Mike McDaniel explains why Dolphins left Shaq Barrett on retired list
The Dolphins didn’t want to cut a player who “earned the right” to be on the roster to make room for Shaq Barrett.
Shaq Barrett applies for reinstatement to come out of retirement, Dolphins won't activate him, per report
Two-time Super Bowl champion and former All-Pro linebacker Shaq Barrett has applied for reinstatement to play immediately after he had previously announced his retirement from the NFL in July, according to ESPN.
Dolphins decide not to activate Shaq Barrett after he reconsidered retirement
The Dolphins have elected not to activate edge rusher Shaq Barrett from the reserve/retired list, the Sentinel has confirmed, meaning Barrett won’t be eligible to play this season. The story was first reported by NFL Network. Barrett, who surprisingly retired before training camp, recently expressed a desire to return to play.
Miami Dolphins' Shaq Barrett won't be activated this season
GREEN BAY, WI — The Miami Dolphins won't be activating pass rusher Shaq Barrett off the reserve/retired list, according to a league source. This means Barrett, who retired before the season, won't play this season.
Dolphins block Shaq Barrett from unretiring in 2024
Barrett has now been blocked from playing in 2024 and his contract will toll until next year. So if the pass rusher wants to play in 2025, he will be under contract with the Dolphins.
Dolphins decline Barrett’s offer to return and play for them. And Huntley activated
According to a league source, the Dolphins also will not release Barrett to allow him to sign with another team this season. So even though Barrett is applying to the NFL for reinstatement from retirement (a procedural move), he will essentially remain retired this season, unable to collect a salary or play for another team.
Miami Dolphins edge rusher Shaq Barrett retired in March but he wants to return
Shaq Barrett wants to un-retire and play this season and is open to returning to the Miami Dolphins, a league source confirmed Tuesday. The Dolphins hold the rights of the pass rusher, who signed in the offseason for 1 year and $7 million.
Dolphins taken by surprise by Shaq Barrett changing mind on retirement
Barrett is reportedly open to the idea of continuing his NFL by playing with the Dolphins, but it remains to be seen if the team will welcome him back. After struggling to generate a pass rush early in the season, rookie first-round pick Chop Robinson has emerged as a dynamic threat off the edge in recent weeks.
Report: Miami declines to activate Shaq Barrett and won't release him, leaving him retired
Shaq Barrett wanted to come out of retirement to play this season. The Dolphins decided they didn't want him, and they don't want anyone else to have the edge rusher either. Miami faced a 4 p.m. ET deadline to remove Barrett from the reserve/retired list and move him to the active roster.
Mike McDaniel Addresses Dolphins’ Shaq Barrett Decision
When Shaq Barrett retired in July, it appeared his playing days were over. That decision came not long after he had signed
Dolphins Will Not Activate Shaq Barrett
Shaq Barrett's attempts to resume his career in 2024 have fallen short. The veteran edge rusher will remain on the ...
The three scenarios for Barrett and the timing of it. And NBC’s special Dolphins halftime
▪ During Thursday’s broadcast, NBC has a poignant feature on Dolphins fullback Alec Ingold, who was adopted 29 years ago by ...