Former Lions Star DT Announces Retirement

Former Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh has officially taken his final snap in the NFL. 

After not playing in the 2024 season, Suh made his retirement from the league official Saturday in a social media post. 

“I’m officially retiring from the NFL. I have so many memories to cherish,” Suh wrote. “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.”

His retirement ends an illustrious 13-year career, which began when he was drafted second overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2010 NFL Draft.

Suh was the NFL’s Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2010, and he was a three-time First Team All-Pro selection throughout his five years in Detroit. In his five seasons with the Lions, he recorded a total of 238 combined tackles and 36 sacks.

After leaving the Lions in 2015, he would play for four different organizations over the final eight years of his career. He won a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2020. 

Suh’s retirement announcement comes one year to the day after the death of his father, who was an integral part of his life.