‘I left it all on the field’: Former Husker Ndamukong Suh retires from NFL

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Legendary Husker defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh on Saturday announced his retirement from football.

The 38-year-old is leaving the NFL after 13 seasons, saying on social media that his “next season is about impact, purpose, and legacy.”

The announcement comes one year after Suh’s father died.

In a Facebook post, Suh said his father’s last piece of advice was to “let football go,” and Suh said he wanted to honor that dying wish.

“I left it all on the field, and now I’m stepping away with peace and gratitude,” he wrote.

Suh played for Nebraska from 2005 to 2009.

He totaled 57 tackles for loss (No. 2 in school history) and 24 sacks (tied for 4th in Nebraska’s record books).

In the 2009 Big 12 title game against Texas, Suh had one of his best performances, recording 12 tackles, 4.5 sacks (just shy of the school record of 5) and seven tackles for loss (a tie for the school record).

He was selected No. 2 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2010 NFL draft.

After five seasons with the Lions, Suh played for the Miami Dolphins, the Los Angeles Rams, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Philadelphia Eagles.

He played in three Super Bowls, winning one with the Buccaneers in 2021.

Suh said he now wants to focus on sharing what he’s learned, “especially with athletes, entrepreneurs, and young people navigating life and money.”

He has started a podcast, “No Free Lunch,” and said people should stay tuned to see what’s next for him.

“I’m just getting started,” he wrote.