Dolphins decide not to activate Shaq Barrett

Dolphins' Mike McDaniel 'caught by surprise' after Shaq Barrett's unretirement
The Miami Dolphins are making a late playoff push, as they improved their record to 5-6 with a commanding 34-15 victory over the New England Patriots in Week 12. And now, they could be getting a surprising boost with veteran pass rusher Shaq Barrett set to unretire, and according to Mike McDaniel, it was a move that even caught him off guard.
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.
Dolphins block a potential Shaq Barrett reunion with Bucs
Shaq Barrett signed with the Dolphins this offseason before shocking everyone by retiring just a few months later. The move meant he would be under contract with the team if he ever decided to
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.
Surprised by Shaq Barrett unretirement, Mike McDaniel says he needs to talk to Chris Grier
Pass rusher Shaq Barrett wants to emerge from retirement. The Dolphins ultimately will have to decide whether to put him back on the active roster or release him. Via Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald, coach Mike McDaniel said Tuesday that he was surprised by the news.
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
Earlier this week, the agents for Shaq Barrett announced that the pass rusher had applied to be reinstated into the NFL. Four months after announcing his retirement in July, Barrett wanted to unretire and return to the league.
Dolphins refuse to grant Shaq Barrett release
The Miami Dolphins have decided to not activate or release Shaq Barrett despite his desire to return to the NFL.
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’ McDaniel addresses Green Bay fallout, injuries and the Shaq Barrett decision
The Dolphins’ secondary, diminished by injuries, could be getting a player back for their next game. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said Friday that he’s hopeful that starting cornerback Kendall Fuller will be able to play on Dec.
Miami Dolphins edge rusher Shaq Barrett retired before season, but he wants to return
Shaq Barrett retired before the season. But now he wants to return. Could he suit up for the Miami Dolphins soon?
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 ...