Husker legend announces retirement from NFL

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Former Husker defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh announced his retirement from the National Football League on social media on Saturday.

Suh started his football career at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he played for the Cornhuskers from 2005 to 2009. According to UNL, Suh became one of the most honored defensive players in college football history in 2009.

Suh was drafted second overall in the 2010 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. Over his career he played for four other NFL teams, including the Miami Dolphins, Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers and last playing for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Suh posted a statement on X detailing his decision:

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.