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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. However, that does not mean he is guaranteed to play this year.
Barrett is contractually beholden to the Miami Dolphins, who own his rights. NFL Media reports the Dolphins have elected not to activate Barrett off the reserve/retired list, meaning he will not play for Miami this season. The Dolphins also do not intend to release him, meaning Barrett can’t play for another franchise as teams gear up for playoff pushes.
Given this development, it’s worth revisiting Barrett’s comments to the “Up & Adams” show back in late August where he told host Kay Adams that the only way he would come out of retirement would be to re-join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
“I wouldn’t do it for any other scenario or…
Source link : https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/shaq-barrett-applies-for-reinstatement-to-come-out-of-retirement-dolphins-wont-activate-hime-per-report/
Author : Tyler Sullivan
Publish date : 2024-11-28 20:44:00
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