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Ndamukong Suh Retirement: Ndamukong Suh has officially announced his retirement from the NFL. He hasn't played since Super Bowl LVII, more than two years ago.
The news doesn’t come as a surprise. But the timing is deeply personal. Suh chose today because it marks one year since his father's passing.
“Today marks the day I said goodbye to my father. He was the one who raised me, guided me, and pushed me to be better. He believed in me—even before I believed in myself.
He wasn’t just my dad. He was my role model, my mentor, and my rock. He taught me the value of discipline.
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He showed me how to stay focused. And he inspired me to be relentless in everything I do,” Suh shared on social media.
Every time I played the game, I felt my dad with me. His influence was in every move I made. When I lined up across from someone, I could hear his voice.
Pushing me. Reminding me that this wasn’t just about me. I was playing for him. For my family. For the name on my back. Before he passed, he gave me one final piece of advice.
He looked at me and said, ‘It’s time to let football go. You’ve done it all. Now it’s time to turn the page and start your next chapter.’
At Nebraska, Suh was a force to be reckoned with. He became one of the most dominant defensive tackles in college football history. In 2010, he entered the NFL as the No. 2 overall pick by the Detroit Lions.
He didn’t take long to make his mark. In his very first season, he was named Defensive Rookie of the Year. He also earned first-team All-Pro honors as a rookie. His impact was felt right away.
Suh added two more first-team All-Pro honors during his time in Detroit. Then came a major move. He signed with the Miami Dolphins.
That deal made him the highest-paid defensive player in NFL history at the time. He spent three seasons in Miami.
After that, he played for the Rams and later the Buccaneers. He ended his NFL journey with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Suh achieved something rare in NFL history. He played in the Super Bowl with each of his final three teams. That’s an honor only a few players can claim.
The exclusive list includes legends like Rod Woodson with the Steelers, Ravens, and Raiders.
Bill Romanowski also did it with the 49ers, Broncos, and Raiders. Preston Pearson made it with the Colts, Steelers, and Cowboys.
Harry Swayne did the same with the Chargers, Broncos, and Ravens. Joe Jurevicius joined the list with appearances for the Giants, Buccaneers, and Seahawks.
Suh had a reputation as one of the NFL’s most feared players. His physical style and intensity stood out. He was known for being aggressive—sometimes too aggressive.
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That tough image didn’t always win him fans. Many opponents didn’t like him. Even the league office had issues with his style. He was fined multiple times.
He also faced two suspensions for on-field incidents. One of those came after he stepped on Aaron Rodgers’ arm. That suspension was later overturned on appeal.
Still, Suh made his mark. He’ll be remembered as a dominant player. Someone who played with an edge. An old-school defender in a modern NFL that’s focused more on safety than ever before.
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