Ndamukong Suh was one of the most dominant – and polarizing – defensive linemen of his generation. Suh played 13 seasons in the NFL with five teams, earning multiple Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections and winning a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Suh spoke to Business Insider about the physical and emotional toll of life in professional football. He unravels NFL contracts, the costs of staying in the game and the financial realities players face. He also reflects on the bonds he built with fans and the teams he played for, his decision to retire and what life can be like after professional sports.
For more:
Podcast “No Free Lunch with Ndamukong Suh” on The Athletic:
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/podcast/333-no-free-lunch-with-ndamukong-suh/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@NoFreeLunchWithSuh
