Dolphins’ Shaquil Barrett announces retirement in NFL stunner
NY Post
The Dolphins have lost one of their top edge rushers — before he ever touched the field with the team.
Outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett is retiring from the NFL, the 31-year-old announced in a lengthy post on his Instagram.
In March, Barrett had signed a one-year deal worth a reported $9 million with the Dolphins after spending the last five years with the Buccaneers.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Barrett told the Dolphins of his decision, which came from wanting to spend more time with his family.
Barrett, who has four kids, welcomed a baby girl with his wife, Jordanna, earlier this year less than 12 months after the couple’s then-2-year-old daughter, Arrayah, died in a tragic drowning incident.
“It’s time for me to hang it up. It’s been a great ride and I appreciate everything that came with it over the years,” Barrett said in his post. “I’m ready to shift my full focus to my wife and kids and helping them realize there dreams and catch em. Anyone who caught their dreams before know the work, time and consistency required to reach them.”
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