Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers' standout edge-rusher, Shaquil Barrett has announced his retirement from the NFL. Barrett took to social media to break the news—
#Dolphins LB Shaq Barrett announces that he’s retiring from the NFL. pic.twitter.com/dpmE68RNIY
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 20, 2024
While only playing in Tampa Bay for five seasons, Barrett made a substantial impact. The 2019 season marked his Buccaneers' debut and Barrett burst onto the scene with a bang. His first year in Tampa he totaled 19.5 sacks— setting a new franchise record, originally held by Hall of Famer Warren Sapp.