Former Rams Star Announces Retirement

NFL legend and Hall of Famer Ndamukong Suh has officially announced his retirement from professional football. He made the announcement on July 12, 2024, the one-year anniversary of his father's death, honoring a final wish his father expressed before passing away.

Suh shared a deeply personal message, describing July 12, 2023, as the hardest day of his life when he said goodbye to his father. He credited his father as his idol, coach, and anchor who raised him, shaped him, challenged him, and believed in him, teaching him discipline, focus, and relentlessness. Suh stated that every snap he took carried his father's influence, feeling he represented his father and family on the field.

He revealed that his father's final advice was, "It’s time to let football go. You’ve done everything you set out to do. Now it’s time for the next chapter." Suh explained that he is retiring today to honor that specific wish from his father.

Reflecting on his 13-season career, Suh expressed gratitude and peace, cherishing memories that include being a 5x All-Pro, winning a Super Bowl ring (LV with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers), and countless battles. He emphasized that he left everything on the field.

Suh stated that while football was his passion, it was never his endgame. He announced his focus is now on his next chapter, centered on "impact, purpose, and legacy," specifically aiming to help others build wealth, lead with intention, and create lasting freedom. He highlighted his podcast, "No Free Lunch," as a platform for real conversations, strategy, and education, sharing lessons learned from his life journey with athletes, entrepreneurs, and young people.

The article also notes Suh's impactful 2018 season with the Los Angeles Rams, where he helped them win the NFC Championship and contributed to Aaron Donald's standout season. Suh retires with a Hall of Fame-worthy career and over $168 million in career earnings.