The Miami Dolphins are already exploring their options in the wake of the surprising retirement of veteran edge rusher Shaquil Barrett, who the team signed earlier this offseason before he called it quits on Saturday.
First up on the list is a very familiar name in veteran edge rusher Emmanuel Ogbah, who spent four seasons with the team before being cut earlier this offseason.
According to NFL Network's Cameron Wolfe, the Dolphins will bring Ogbah in for a workout on Monday. He is the first player the Dolphins have reportedly shown interest in since Barrett's retirement.
After signing a four-year, $65.4 million deal in 2020, Ogbah had a productive stint with the Dolphins, 2022 notwithstanding. He tallied nine sacks in each of his first two years with the team and had 5.5 sacks in a reduced role during the 2023 campaign.
Dolphins will host free agent EDGE Emmanuel Ogbah for a work out Monday, per source.
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Ogbah could fill much-needed pass rush void after Shaq Barrett retirement. He was productive in limited 2023 Dolphins role (5.5 sacks in 25% of snaps). Could do more under new DC Anthony Weaver.
Considering the circumstances and how late it is in the offseason, he would be a great option to replace Barrett.
Prior to his four-year stint in Miami, Ogbah spent three seasons with the Cleveland Browns and one with the Kansas City Chiefs. He tallied 18 sacks in that span and has 5.5 or more in five of his eight seasons in the NFL.
