MIAMI GARDENS — Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said he was caught off guard by reports early Tuesday that linebacker Shaquil Barrett wants to unretire. The two-time Super Bowl winner signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins in March, then abruptly announced his retirement on social media in July, just days before the start of Miami’s training camp.

Barrett is reportedly open to the idea of continuing his NFL by playing with the Dolphins, but it remains to be seen if the team will welcome him back. After struggling to generate a pass rush early in the season, rookie first-round pick Chop Robinson has emerged as a dynamic threat off the edge in recent weeks.

Miami signed Barrett in March, but the veteran outside linebacker suddenly retired before training camp. Now, it appears he is back in play.