2-time Super Bowl champion attempting NFL comeback

Jul 27, 2021; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) at AdventHealth Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Former two-time Super Bowl champion Shaq Barrett is looking to play in the NFL again.

Barrett, who is under contract with the Miami Dolphins, announced back in July that he was retiring to focus on spending more time with his family. The 32-year-old linebacker has now changed his mind, according to his agent.

Former Pro-Bowl LB Shaq Barrett, who announced his retirement from the NFL in July, has applied to be reinstated to play immediately, per his agents Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey. Barrett is coming out of retirement. The Dolphins currently hold Barrett’s contractual rights. pic.twitter.com/sImEbWJ4Ni

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 26, 2024

Barrett has never actually played a game with the Dolphins, as he signed with them in March. Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports that the pass-rusher is willing to play in Miami, though it is unclear if the team will want to open up a roster spot for him.

Shaq Barrett is willing to play for the Dolphins in his return, per source.

Miami has his contract rights. He spent offseason workouts with Dolphins before retirement.

— Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) November 26, 2024

Barrett went undrafted in 2014, but that has not prevented him from having a lengthy career. He joined the Denver Broncos in 2014 and played in 61 games with them from 2015-2018.

Barrett signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2019 and enjoyed immediate success with his new team. He led the league with 19.5 sacks in 2019 and made his first Pro Bowl. He also made the Pro Bowl in 2021 when he had 51 tackles and 10 sacks for the Bucs.

Barrett won Super Bowls in 2015 with Denver and 2020 with Tampa Bay.

Barrett and his wife have had four children together, but their youngest child died in an accidental drowning last year.