The Miami Dolphins are making a late playoff push, as they improved their record to 5-6 with a commanding 34-15 victory over the New England Patriots in Week 12. And now, they could be getting a surprising boost with veteran pass rusher Shaq Barrett set to unretire, and according to Mike McDaniel, it was a move that even caught him off guard.

Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said he was caught off guard by reports early Tuesday that linebacker Shaq Barrett wants to unretire. The two-time Super Bowl winner signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins in March,

Assuming the NFL grants Barrett’s reinstatement, he could be back on the field soon. The Miami Dolphins signed Barrett to a one-year contract in March, so they still hold his rights. If he returns this season,

Shaquil Barrett, who retired in July to focus on family, is seeking NFL reinstatement with the Miami Dolphins holding his rights as they head into a Packers matchup with key linebacker injuries