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Matthew Barrera
Published Mar 25, 2026
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers experienced unprecedented success with outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett as a key contributor.
Even during the franchise's heyday with Warren Sapp, Derrick Brooks, John Lynch and Mike Alstott, the Bucs never won three straight division titles, as they have done the past three years.
Prior to the current streak, the squad captured its second-ever Super Bowl championship.
Barrett provided 25.5 sacks during that stretch and was a great example for the entire team.
Tampa Bay general manager Jason Licht said:
"Shaq's contributions to the Buccaneers both on and off the field these past five seasons have been extraordinary and he will be missed by many in and around the organization. His leadership, work ethic, and dedication to the game have been unmatched and the courage he displayed last season was truly inspirational."
Last year, Barrett worked his way back from a ruptured Achilles tendon. He was also mourning the death of his two-year old daughter, Arrayah.
A fresh start with a new team may be exactly what Barrett needs, and he signed a one-year, $9 million deal to join the Miami Dolphins.
His addition will help offset the departure of Emmanuel Ogbah and ease Jaelen Phillips and Bradley Chubb back into the lineup after both suffered season-ending injuries last year.
