So, here’s the deal. Two former Denver Broncos players, seemingly left in the dust, have managed to claw their way back into the NFL spotlight. It’s like that movie where the underdog somehow gets the last laugh—except this time, it’s on the gridiron. If you thought the waiver wire drama was over, buckle up.
Shaq Barrett: A Tampa Bay Reunion Tour
Let’s start with Shaq Barrett, shall we? Remember him? The guy who helped Denver secure Super Bowl 50? Yeah, that guy. He was chilling on the Miami Dolphins’ reserve/retired list for a hot minute until—bam—they waived him last week. Guess what happened next? He cleared waivers (not surprising, given his recent retirement talk), and before you could say “Super Bowl MVP,” he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
If this feels like déjà vu, it’s because Barrett was a beast for the Bucs from 2019 to 2023. He didn’t just play—he dominated, even snagging a Super Bowl LV ring. Now, he’s back with Tampa, and you can practically hear Bucs fans screaming, “Let’s goooo!”
What’s next for Barrett? Another Super Bowl run? A redemption arc? Who knows—but whatever it is, it’s going to be wild.
Kwon Alexander: The Practice Squad Shuffle
Then there’s Kwon Alexander. The guy’s story is more of a rollercoaster. Picture this: He’s with the Broncos earlier this year, filling in after Alex Singleton’s season-ending knee injury. Things are looking up—he’s even elevated to the game-day roster three times. But then Detroit swoops in like a plot twist no one saw coming and plucks him off Denver’s practice squad in November.
Fast-forward to last week, and Detroit waves the poor guy. Ouch, right? But here’s the kicker: After clearing waivers, Alexander finds his way back to Detroit’s practice squad. Talk about a merry-go-round. Sure, it’s not the active roster, but hey, it’s still a chance to prove himself.
Is this the start of a second act for Alexander? Or will he keep bouncing around the league like a pinball? Only time will tell.
The Bigger Picture
What’s fascinating here is how quickly things can change in the NFL. One day, you’re on top of the world—or at least the active roster—and the next, you’re scouring the waiver wire. For both Barrett and Alexander, though, this is a testament to grit, resilience, and the undeniable allure of the game.
And for us fans? Well, it’s a reminder that no matter how much we think we know, the NFL is always full of surprises.
