The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are bringing back a familiar face for their stretch run. Tampa Bay is re-signing former Pro Bowl outside linebacker Shaquil Barrett, according to multiple outlets. Barrett cleared waivers on Friday after he was recently released by the Miami Dolphins .

Shaq Barrett confirmed he was interested in signing with Detroit or Philadelphia before Tampa came to the table.

With Tampa Bay’s defense burdened with multiple injuries throughout this season, Barrett hopes to be a key factor as the Bucs attempt a playoff push over the final two games. The Bucs face the Panthers on Sunday, while the Falcons will play the Commanders.

Before Shaquil Barrett committed to an NFL comeback of any kind, he wanted to be certain about what he was coming back to. His agent, Drew Rosenhaus, informed Barrett that at least two teams had inquired about his interest in playing football again: the Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles.

There was a time when it felt like Shaq Barrett had put on a Bucs uniform for the final time. Now, Shaq is back. After being released by the Bucs in the