Former All-Pro Shaq Barrett applies for reinstatement to come out of retirement, per report

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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. Once reinstated, Barrett is contractually beholden to the Miami Dolphins, who own his rights. 

In the immediate aftermath of this news coming out, it’s unclear if Barrett will play for the Dolphins or if he will try to wiggle his way out of his deal with Miami and find a new home somewhere else in the league. If he was not planning on playing for the Dolphins, they would need to release him after signing with the franchise back in March. 

Barrett could be a fascinating late-season addition to the Dolphins or any playoff contender for that matter. The former undrafted linebacker out of Colorado State has proven to be a key cog in multiple championship-winning teams. He was a part of the Denver Broncos…

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Author : Tyler Sullivan

Publish date : 2024-11-26 15:34:00

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