How NFL superstars actually work, according to a Super Bowl-winning player
Former NFL player Ndamukong Suh discusses the physical, emotional, and financial realities of a professional football career. He reflects on his retirement and the transition to life after sports.
Why it matters
It offers an insider perspective on the high-stakes business and personal toll of professional athletics.
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, earned multiple Pro Bowl and All-Pro selections, and won 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 breaks down NFL contracts, the costs of staying in the game, and the financial realities players face. He also reflects on the connections he built with fans and the teams he played for, his decision to retire, and what life can look like after professional sports. For more: "No Free Lunch with Ndamukong Suh" podcast on The Athletic: YouTube: Read the original article on Business Insider
The article is an interview-based feature focusing on the subject's personal experience.
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