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Retired NFL Star Suh Slams Lions for Underpaying Him
24 Jul
Summary
- Ndamukong Suh recently retired after 13 NFL seasons
- Suh felt the Lions undervalued him and should have paid him more than QB Matthew Stafford
- Suh was a dominant defensive lineman, making 4 Pro Bowls and 3 All-Pro teams with the Lions
Ndamukong Suh, one of the most dominant defensive linemen in recent NFL history, announced his retirement from the league earlier this year after 13 stellar seasons. Now, the former Detroit Lion is making headlines again with some critical comments about his time in Detroit.
In a recent Facebook post, Suh reflected on his first free agency experience, saying he believed he should have been paid more by the Lions than quarterback Matthew Stafford. Suh felt he was going to be a "cornerstone" for the team but was not valued enough by the organization.
During his 5 seasons with the Lions, Suh established himself as one of the league's premier defensive players. He was named Defensive Rookie of the Year, made 4 Pro Bowls, and earned 3 First-team All-Pro selections. Suh recorded 238 tackles and 36 sacks in Detroit before signing a lucrative deal with the Miami Dolphins in 2015.
Despite his on-field success, the Lions ultimately prioritized extending the contracts of Stafford and wide receiver Calvin Johnson, who were drafted before Suh. Suh's comments suggest he felt underappreciated and underpaid by the organization during his time in Detroit.
