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.
Shaquil Barrett announced he’s retiring from the NFL. Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
“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.”
He added that while the decision might be a shock to some people, he had been thinking about the move for “a while.”
“I’m ready to start building them skills up in my kids which will take 100% commitment,” Barrett said.
The news is a big blow for Miami, which already lost linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel in free agency while Bradley Chubb (torn ACL) and Jaelan Phillips (torn Achilles) both started training camp on the PUP list while they recover from their respective injuries suffered during the 2023 season.
Barrett started his NFL career as an undrafted free agent with the Broncos, spending four years in Denver before a breakout 2019 in Miami in which he recorded an NFL-best 19.5 sacks.
In nine seasons, he recorded 59 sacks and 400 tackles.
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