Ndamukong Suh is officially hanging up his cleats.
The No. 2 overall pick in 2010 by the Detroit Lions out of Nebraska lived a full football life.
He spent 13 NFL seasons with five NFL teams, recorded 71.5 sacks and won a Super Bowl.
He hasn’t played in a regular season game since 2022, and now he has confirmed that this is it.
Suh wrote a heartfelt social media message, which we’ll share below in full.
“After 13 seasons in the National Football League, I’m officially retiring from the game of football,” Suh wrote. “This decision has been years in the making. But today, July 12, carries a deeper meaning.
“One year ago, I said goodbye to my father. He was my first coach, my greatest teacher, and the man who shaped not just my mindset, but my mission. Before he passed, he asked me to step away from the game. He believed I had accomplished what I set out to do, and that my next chapter would be even greater.
“Today, I’m honoring that wish. Football gave me purpose. It gave me opportunity. It gave me a platform.
“And now, I’m stepping into a new season, one where I use that platform to educate, empower, and elevate others on their path to financial freedom.
“The cleats are hung up. But the work is far from over. This isn’t the end. It’s a continuation – of legacy, of impact, of purpose. Thank you to everyone who’s been a part of this journey.
“Let’s keep building,” Suh concluded.
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Suh made half of his career sacks, 36.0, in his five seasons with Detroit. He went on to Tampa Bay, where he won a Super Bowl, and also played with the Dolphins, Rams and Eagles.
And now, he’s on to the next step in life.
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