Former Denver Broncos linebacker Shaquil Barrett has decided to end his career, abruptly retiring from football after signing with a new team this offseason.

The news was reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Barrett played 10 seasons in the league after going undrafted in 2014. The Broncos signed him after a solid career at Colorado State, making him a fan favorite.

Barrett didn’t play a single game in 2014, but in 2015 he made six starts and had 5.5 sacks as part of a stellar defense that helped the team win Super Bowl 50. He was a solid rotational pass rusher for three more seasons in Denver, but after the 2018 season he wanted more playing time. The Broncos had Von Miller and Bradley Chubb, so Barrett wouldn’t get the playing time he wanted by staying.

He bet on himself, signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and had his breakout season in 2019. That year, he led the league with 19.5 sacks and made the Pro Bowl, something he did twice while in Tampa.

Shaquil Barrett decides to end it all

Barrett signed a free agent contract with the Miami Dolphins in March, but he never seems to have a bad reputation for them. Instead, he has decided it is time to spend more time with his family.

Here’s the post Shaquil Barrett just posted on IG: https://t.co/8njsOI9jj5 photo.twitter.com/HlaC4J9GWl

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 20, 2024

Barrett finishes his career with 400 total tackles, 59 sacks, three interceptions, 22 forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries. That’s a great career for an undrafted player.