The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have decided to release 31-year-old two-time Pro Bowl outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett. Barrett, who had a significant impact on the team, including a key role in their Super Bowl run in 2020, was due a $15.04 million option bonus next month. Instead of collecting it, he will now become a free agent. During his five years with the Buccaneers, Barrett accumulated 45 sacks, 15 forced fumbles, and finished last season with 52 total tackles and 4.5 sacks. The decision to release Barrett is part of the Buccaneers' efforts to clear cap space, with important contract decisions looming. The team will designate Barrett a Post-June 1 release, carrying his $14.1M cap figure through June 1, then taking on dead hits of $9.267M in 2024 and $17.4M in 2025. This move is expected to save the Buccaneers $4.9M in cap space after June 1.
The Buccaneers are releasing 2-time Pro Bowl OLB Shaq Barrett. The 31-year-old pass rusher played a key role in Tampa Bay's Super Bowl run in 2020. #GoBucs | #NFL https://t.co/QZqIhnBnx2
The Tampa Bay #Buccaneers have released Pro Bowl linebacker/EDGE Shaq Barrett, per @AdamSchefter Another EDGE hits the FA market. https://t.co/xQIIxGphBY
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Buccaneers Release LB Shaquil Barrett, per Report https://t.co/lH9s5LCgKZ
The Buccaneers plan to release two-time Pro Bowl LB Shaquil Barrett, per @RapSheet. Barrett spent five years with Tampa Bay and finished last season with 52 total tackles and 4.5 sacks. https://t.co/5GiEZBdsCs
The Buccaneers have released two-time pro bowler Shaq Barrett. https://t.co/SE9oKXMeOk https://t.co/brx8WmseGf
Buccaneers releasing two-time Pro Bowl OLB Shaq Barrett, per @RapSheet https://t.co/qYXraTUnoF https://t.co/SBuH42VrU7
The #Bucs are expected to release Shaquil Barrett as a Post-June 1 cut. ā¢ Dead money in 2024: $9.2M ā¢ Dead money in 2025: $17.4M ā¢ Cap savings after 6/1: $4.9M https://t.co/pn5J74w9Sq
Upgrading on Barrett is prob the #1 offseason priority of the Bucs if/when they retain key FAs. Barrett can still help a rotation, but last 2 years he has been a declining rusher with a major injury. Still a solid all around player and vg run defender. Class act human. https://t.co/xfnSzcgF2n
The #Buccaneers will designate OLB Shaq Barrett a Post 6/1 release at the start of the league year. They'll carry his $14.1M cap figure thru 6/1, then take on dead hits of: 2024: $9.267M 2025: $17.4M He'll be free to sign elsewhere in March however. https://t.co/WXQvAegpWV
Bucs to release Shaq Barrett. https://t.co/YPjxli1SKq
Buccaneers are cutting OLB Shaquil Barrett, per @AdamSchefter Barrett had a $15M contract option bonus due next month. https://t.co/eoGnPqq58M
Buccaneers are releasing LB Shaquil Barrett. (via @rapsheet) https://t.co/OlhQ8mPVbj
The #Bucs are releasing veteran pass-rusher Shaquil Barrett, per @AdamSchefter. Barrett had 45 sacks and 15 forced fumbles during his five years in Tampa Bay. https://t.co/lXl9GD6O5V
The #Bucs are releasing former Pro Bowl pass-rusher Shaq Barrett, source said, clearing cap space with important contract decisions ahead.
Buccaneers are releasing two-time Pro Bowl outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett, per sources. Barrett had a $15.04 million option bonus due next month. Instead of collecting it, he now will become a free agent. https://t.co/4We6T0zzXw