Official Miami Dolphins roster announcements

Dolphins LB Shaquil Barrett Retires, 2-Time Super Bowl Champion, Leaving Team Short-Handed Ahead of Training Camp

Jul 20, 2024, 08:22 PM

Shaquil Barrett, a two-time Pro Bowl linebacker for the Miami Dolphins, has announced his retirement from the NFL just three days before the start of training camp. Barrett, who signed a one-year, $7 million contract with the Dolphins in March, stated that he wants to focus on spending more time with his family. Over his nine-season career, Barrett recorded 59 sacks and earned over $78 million while playing for the Denver Broncos and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His retirement leaves the Dolphins in a challenging position at outside linebacker, particularly as both starting edge rushers, Bradley Chubb and Jaelan Phillips, are currently on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. Barrett's decision to retire significantly impacts the Dolphins' defensive strategy as they prepare for the upcoming season.