Veteran linebacker Shaquil Barrett got his wish in the end. Shortly after the Miami Dolphins agreed to waive him off the Reserve/Retired List, Barrett agreed to sign with his former team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers,

Dolphins set to release Shaq Barrett, who retired before the season but wants to continue playing elsewhere in 2024

Barrett, 32, began his career with the Denver Broncos, tallying 14 sacks in four seasons with the team. He eclipsed that total with a league-leading 19.5 sacks in his first season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In five seasons with Tampa Bay, he recorded 45 sacks.