Shaq Barrett signed with the Dolphins this offseason before shocking everyone by retiring just a few months later. The move meant he would be under contract with the team if he ever decided to

The Dolphins have elected not to activate edge rusher Shaq Barrett from the reserve/retired list, the Sentinel has confirmed, meaning Barrett won’t be eligible to play this season. The story was first reported by NFL Network. Barrett, who surprisingly retired before training camp, recently expressed a desire to return to play.

The Dolphins didn’t want to cut a player who “earned the right” to be on the roster to make room for Shaq Barrett.