Former Husker defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh officially announced his retirement on Saturday, ending his 13-year NFL career.
After a stellar college career with Nebraska, Suh was picked second overall in the 2010 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. He also spent time with the Dolphins, Rams, Buccaneers and Eagles during his career.
Suh played in 199 career NFL games, making 600 tackles, 71.5 sacks and nine fumble recoveries. Suh, a five-time NFL All-Pro, won a Super Bowl with Tampa Bay in 2020, recording 1.5 sacks in the win over the Chiefs. Suh also played in Super Bowls with the Rams and Eagles late in his career.
He formally announced his retirement on social media on Saturday morning:
"July 12, 2024 was the hardest day of my life. It's the day I said goodbye to my father, the man who raised me, shaped me, challenged me, and believed in me before I believed in myself. He wasn't just a dad. He was my idol, my coach, and my anchor. He taught me what it meant to be disciplined, focused, and relentless in everything I do. Every snap I took in football carried his fingerprint. Every time I lined up across from someone, I could hear his voice pushing me, reminding me that I wasn't just representing myself. I was representing him, my family, my name.
"Before he passed, he gave me one final piece of advice, "It's time to let football go. You've done everything you set out to do. Now it's time for the next chapter." That conversation stayed with me. So today, one year later, I'm honoring that wish. I'm officially retiring from the NFL ... Football was my passion, but it was never my endgame.
"My next season is about impact, purpose, and legacy. About helping others build wealth, lead with intention, and create lasting freedom. I've lived. I've learned. I've built. I've failed. I've succeeded. And now I want to share what I've learned; especially with athletes, entrepreneurs, and young people navigating life and money. That's why I created the No Free Lunch podcast. It's about real conversations, real strategy, and real education. Because freedom doesn't come from fame, it comes from knowledge and how you move. Now I'm using my platform to serve something bigger. If you've ever followed my journey… Thank you. If you've ever cheered, supported, critiqued, or pushed me, you're part of the reason I kept going. And if you're wondering what's next: Tune in. Follow along. I'm just getting started."
A respected and feared defensive lineman, Suh was one of four defensive tackles named to the NFL's All-2010s team.
His time in the NFL followed his time at Nebraska where Suh was one of the most decorated defenders in the history of college football. Suh capped his career in 2009 by recording 85 tackles, 85 tackles, 12 sacks, 28 quarterback hurries and 20.5 tackles for loss. That season, Suh won the AP College Football Player of the Year award, the Nagurski, Lombardi and Bednarik awards and also being honored as a Heisman Trophy finalist, finishing fourth.