In a video posted by his wife Jordanna, Shaquil Barrett is caught mid-diaper change when the unthinkable happens.
A sudden blast from his baby sends him vaulting out of his chair in a near-perfect backward flip, dodging the mess with reflexes that looked more Cirque du Soleil than NFL.
For Jordanna, it was too good not to share. “This needed a permanent spot on my feed,” she wrote, adding, “Enjoy the uncontrollable laughs you will get on Shaquil‘s behalf! Life at the Barrett‘s recently.”
A family finding joy again
The video, filled with humor and relatability, also struck a deeper chord because of what the Barrett family has endured.
In 2023, Shaquil and Jordanna lost their two-year-old daughter, Arrayah, in a tragic pool accident. The linebacker, devastated but determined to honor her, dedicated that NFL season to her memory. A Week 2 interception returned for a touchdown became an emotional tribute.
Since then, the Barretts have welcomed two more daughters, Allanah Ray and Amaiah Marie.
The diaper-change fiasco that went viral this week involved one of the newest arrivals, whose perfectly timed accident gave her father a chance to showcase unexpected gymnastic ability.
Fans celebrate Barrett’s viral moment
Reactions to the video poured in, with many fans cheering on Barrett‘s lightning-fast escape.
“That man sprung up like he got ejected from that chair,” one follower wrote.
Another added, “THIS is just another example of enjoying parenthood! I love y’all!!!” The consensus was clear: Barrett may be between NFL contracts, but he hasn’t lost a step.
Jordanna even followed up with a snapshot of the “aftermath,” confirming that her husband’s dramatic exit was more than justified.
The image only fueled the laughter, proving that the Barrett household has no shortage of humor even in the messiest moments of parenthood.
On the field, Barrett is best known for his time as a defensive anchor for the Buccaneers, where he helped the team secure a Super Bowl victory alongside Tom Brady.
Off the field, his role as a father often takes center stage. The viral diaper clip may look like a simple case of comic timing, but it also captures the athlete’s ability to roll with life’s unpredictable hits.
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