The Philadelphia Eagles, along with multiple other teams, are learning that one of their former stars is hanging up his cleats for good. Just weeks before training camp starts, the 38-year-old has decided to enter the next phase of his life.
Breaking: Eagles Star Announces Retirement Just Before The 2025 Season (Report)
Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Detailed view of a Philadelphia Eagles helmet during Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Feb 9, 2025; New Orleans, LA, USA; Detailed view of a Philadelphia Eagles helmet during Super Bowl LIX at Ceasars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
With a heartbreaking social media post this weekend, Ndamukong Suh announced his retirement from the NFL:
Suh, a Super Bowl champion and five-time All-Pro, took to X on Saturday to reveal he’s walking away from the game to honor his late father’s wish.
He penned an emotional tweet in which he revealed his dad told him it was time for him to move on.
“Before he passed, he gave me one final piece of advice,” Suh claimed, adding that his father told him, “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,” he continued. “So today, one year later, I’m honoring that wish. I’m officially retiring from the NFL.”
You can see the full message below:
Feb 12, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, US; Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (74) against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Feb 12, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, US; Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (74) against the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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.
I have so many memories to cherish. 13 seasons. 5x All-Pro. A Super Bowl ring. Countless battles in the trenches. I left it all on the field, and now I’m stepping away with peace and gratitude. Because I’ve been preparing for this moment for years. 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.
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Rest in power, Dad, Your mission lives on through me.
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Dec 5, 2009; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns quarterback Colt McCoy (12) scrambles to get away from a sack by Nebraska Cornhuskers defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (93) during the Big 12 championship game at Cowboys Stadium. The Longhorns beat the Cornhuskers 13-12. Mandatory Credit: Photo By Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
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