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The post Former NFL 2nd overall pick makes emotional retirement announcement<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Nearly three years after his final game in the NFL, five-time Pro Bowler Ndamukong Suh<\/a> is making his retirement official. The former Detroit Lions and Miami Dolphins defensive tackle confirmed the speculated decision on social media with a heartfelt goodbye message to the game that made him whole.<\/p>\n

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Suh revealed the heartbreaking reason<\/a> for his official announcement was the passing of his father in July 2024. Before he passed, Suh\u2019s father told him to \u201clet football go\u201d in his \u201cfinal piece of advice.\u201d As such, the 38-year-old enforcer found it within himself to officially close the door on his NFL career.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m officially retiring from the NFL,\u201d Suh tweeted. \u201cI 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\u2019m stepping away with peace and gratitude. Because I\u2019ve been preparing for this moment for years. Football was my passion, but it was never my end game. My next season is about impact, purpose and legacy. About helping others build wealth, lead with intention and create lasting freedom.\u201d<\/p>\n

Suh retires as a five-time All-Pro and a member of the NFL\u2019s 2010s All-Decade Team. He officially ends his career with 600 tackles, 71.5 sacks, five forced fumbles and one interception.<\/p>\n

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After a decorated career at Nebraska, the Lions drafted Suh with the No. 2 overall pick of the 2010 NFL Draft. He became an immediate fan favorite due to his intensity, passion and game-wrecking ability. Though he spent just five years in Detroit, Suh is arguably the best interior defensive lineman in franchise history.<\/p>\n

Once his Lions tenure ended, Suh signed with the Dolphins in 2014. There, he continued his elite career, posting a career-high 72 tackles with Miami in 2016. He earned his fifth Pro Bowl nod in 2016, as well as a spot on the NFL All-Pro second team.<\/p>\n

Ndamukong Suh\u2019s post-NFL retirement plans\"Allen<\/p>\n

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Suh created another formal retirement statement that he included as a graphic beneath his tweet. In it, Suh acknowledged his father as his \u201cfirst coach\u201d and the man who \u201cshaped\u201d his mindset and mission. The now-retired defensive tackle attached three photos of his father, including one during his final game at Nebraska<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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In addition to his retirement, Suh\u2019s post promoted his \u2018No Free Lunch\u2019 podcast. He plans to center his podcast around \u201creal conversations, real strategy and real education.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since last stepping onto an NFL field, Suh\u2019s social media accounts have largely focused on his family and his podcast. The former athlete has invested in several lucrative businesses off the field and continues to pour his efforts into his new passion for finance.<\/p>\n

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