Two-time Pro Bowl linebacker Shaquil Barrett will be a part of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Bucs signed the two-time Super Bowl champion on Saturday, additionally saying that security Jordan Whitehead has been activated from injured reserve forward of Sunday’s dwelling sport in opposition to the Carolina Panthers.
Barrett spent 5 seasons with Tampa Bay from 2019 to 2023. He led the NFL with a franchise-record 19.5 sacks in his first yr with the Bucs, then helped the group win its second Super Bowl title the next season.
In all, Barrett began 70 video games for Tampa Bay, accumulating 45 sacks, 15 compelled fumbles, two fumble recoveries and three interceptions.
He was launched final winter in a wage cap shift, signed a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins in free company, then all of a sudden introduced his retirement on social media earlier than the beginning of coaching camp in July.
Barrett, who additionally gained a Super Bowl throughout a four-season stint with the Denver Broncos, determined to retire final month. He signed with the Bucs after getting off waivers earlier within the week.
Whitehead has missed the final 4 video games with a chest damage. His return comes quickly after the Bucs positioned security Christian Izien on IR with a pectoral damage.
On Saturday, the Bucs additionally activated rookie huge receiver Kameron Johnson from IR and elevated punter Jack Browning to the lively apply squad roster.
Associated Press reporting.
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