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Ndamukong Suh | Defensive Lineman

Team: Detroit Lions
Age / DOB:  (26) / 1/6/1987
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 307
College: Nebraska
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Lions DT Ndamukong Suh triggered an escalator in his contract, raising his 2013 salary from $11.15 million to $12.15 million.
Suh's 2013 cap number is now a whopping $18.17 million, the second-highest on the team behind Matthew Stafford's $20.82 million. With such a high figure, a contract extension and restructuring would make some sense, but GM Martin Mayhew says there are no plans to do so. Suh is signed through 2014 after being the No. 2 overall pick in the 2010 draft. Feb 13 - 9:03 PM
Source: Detroit Free Press

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Ndamukong Suh - DL - Lions

TMZ.com reports a "bunch" of Ndamukong Suh's teammates are concerned about his upcoming appearance on ABC's Celebrity Diving.

Yes, a television program about celebrities diving into a swimming pool is something that actually exists. "We need him on the field and if he gets hurt during the off-season doing wild stunts ... it would be bad and it (isn't) worth it," one teammate said. "He is too valuable to the team." Coach Jim Schwartz isn't concerned, however. Although the official NFL offseason isn't quite here yet, it appears the T.V. offseason is fully upon us.
Source: TMZ.com
Jan 23 - 5:19 PM
Ndamukong Suh - DL - Lions

Lions coach Jim Schwartz says he has no plans to abandon his "Wide 9" scheme and switch to a 3-4 defense.

There had been whispers the Lions were considering such a move after they registered a disappointing 34 sacks in 2012. Detroit is also poised to lose 4-3 DE Cliff Avril to free agency. "We predominately play a Wide 9, but we play other fronts," Schwartz said. "You never say never, but that's our base front." A more imposing pass rush will be a must if the Lions are to get off the mat following their disastrous 2012.
Source: MLive.com
Jan 21 - 1:55 PM
Ndamukong Suh - DL - Lions

Lions GM Martin Mayhew suggested that DT Ndamukong Suh was the only defensive starter who played "noticeably better" in 2012 than 2011.

Mayhew must not be counting Nick Fairley as a starter since he entered the season as a backup to Corey Williams. Mayhew saw growth in Suh "as a player and as a teammate and as a guy." Suh's eight sacks were second only to Geno Atkins' 12.5 among defensive tackles. He was dominant down the stretch.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Jan 4 - 9:48 AM
Ndamukong Suh - DL - Lions

According to FOX 2 News in Detroit, Lions DT Ndamukong Suh was ticketed on Nov. 15 for "failure to use due care and caution."

Per the report, Suh was passing several cars on the right in his Land Rover and cut one off just before his lane ended. The case hasn't made it's way to court yet. It's not a big deal, but it is at least Suh's fourth traffic accident in the last 12 months. He's a menace on the field and on the roads.
Source: FOX 2 News
Tue, Nov 27, 2012 08:10:00 AM
Ndamukong Suh - DL - Lions

Lions DT Ndamukong Suh will not be suspended for his Thanksgiving kick of Matt Schaub.

Suh kicked Schaub in a sensitive area, but the league must believe intent couldn't be determined from the slow-motion replays. The act certainly appeared unnatural, and left the Texans appropriately steamed. Schaub called Suh "not Houston Texan-worthy" on Monday. Suh played perhaps his best game of the season in the Lions' overtime loss. Colts QB Andrew Luck would be well served to wear a cup on Sunday.
Source: Greg Aiello on Twitter
Mon, Nov 26, 2012 04:30:00 PM
Ndamukong Suh - DL - Lions

The NFL will reportedly review Lions DT Ndamukong Suh's kick to the groin of Matt Schaub on Monday.

League vice president Merton Hanks will handle the initial review with league officials Joel Bussert and Ronnie Hill also looking it over. "No judgment has been made," said NFL executive V.P. of football operations Ray Anderson. "We'll go through the process. Certainly, a player's history is factored in... It was unusual, to say the least. Don't know if it was a football move I've ever seen." Suh is expected to at least face a fine, and a suspension appears likely.
Source: NFL.com
Sun, Nov 25, 2012 08:00:00 AM
Ndamukong Suh - DL - Lions

The NFL will reportedly review Lions DT Ndamukong Suh's kick to the groin of Matt Schaub in Week 12.

NFL executive V.P. of football operations Ray Anderson tells Profootballtalk's Mike Florio that the kick "appeared to be a little out of the ordinary." Anderson believes Suh's kick "didn't appear to be a natural football move," and the league will certainly have to consider the player's history. One league source estimated to CBS Sports that Suh could face a one-game suspension.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com
Fri, Nov 23, 2012 11:13:00 AM
Ndamukong Suh - DL - Lions

The Lions have been working on a special package this offseason that includes four defensive tackles.

Likely only to be used in short-yardage situations, the "DIESEL" package features Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley on the outside with Corey Williams and Sammie Hill inside. The team is working on unique ways to take advantage of their depth at the defensive tackle position.
Source: DetroitLions.com
Sun, Jun 24, 2012 10:32:00 AM
Ndamukong Suh - DL - Lions

Lions DC Gunther Cunningham says DT Ndamukong Suh has "finally realized" he can't take plays off in the NFL.

"In college, you have 85-90 plays, but in the NFL you have 60-65, so you can't relax on a play here and there and then start looking for the plays, looking for the shots," Cunningham said. "(Suh) finally realized that when I showed him the tape." Although Cunningham apparently believes Suh took plays off last season, he came away highly impressed with his sophomore campaign. Suh should remain one of the league's top pressure tackles in 2012.
Source: Detroit News
Mon, Jun 18, 2012 11:59:00 AM
Ndamukong Suh - DL - Lions

The Lions plan to move DT Ndamukong Suh around more this season.

"I’m going to move him all over the place now," DC Gunther Cunningham said. The vast majority of Suh's snaps came at left defensive tackle last season, but Cunningham has pledged to get him more looks at right tackle. Suh saw snaps as a stand-up rusher and right end as a rookie. Suh's sack total plummeted last season, but he was still one of the league's top-pressure tackles.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Tue, Jun 5, 2012 10:54:00 AM
Ndamukong Suh - DL - Lions

Lions DT Ndamukong Suh has restructured his contract.

As have Nate Burleson and Matthew Stafford. Stafford and Suh, originally due a combined $20.75 million in 2012, have likely converted some of their base salaries to bonuses. Burleson's restructure will clear roughly $2.17 million in cap room. It's possible he was forced to take an outright pay-cut.
Related: Nate Burleson, Matthew Stafford
Source: Dave Birkett on Twitter
Mon, Mar 12, 2012 10:58:00 AM
Ndamukong Suh - DL - Lions

Lions DT Ndamukong Suh was ticketed for "several traffic violations" in his native Portland, Ore. on Thursday.

Suh was reportedly driving 91 miles per hour in a 55-MPH zone, and was also cited for "improperly signaling" and lack of proof of insurance. He was fined a total of $955. The incident comes three months after Suh crashed into a curb, light pole, drinking fountain and tree in a Portland nightclub district. As a senior in college, Suh was ticketed for negligent driving after hitting three parked cars. Perhaps he should consider hiring a driver.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Sat, Mar 10, 2012 09:59:00 AM
Ndamukong Suh - DL - Lions

NFL Network analyst Warren Sapp believes January, 2011 shoulder surgery contributed to Ndamukong Suh's disappointing season.

Suh's production dropped from 66 tackles and 10 sacks as a rookie to 36 tackles and four sacks in 2011. "He's never been a hip-flipper or a true pass rusher," Sapp said. "He was just overpowering, throwing people out of the way." Suh's power should return in 2012, though he'd do well to spend the offseason honing his pass-rushing skills.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Tue, Jan 31, 2012 05:28:00 PM
Ndamukong Suh - DL - Lions

Lions GM Martin Mayhew admitted in a Wednesday radio interview he wished the team had addressed DT Ndamukong Suh's "borderline" play before his infamous Thanksgiving stomping incident.

"I think, early on, he had a couple of borderline sort of plays and, looking back on it, probably not enough people talked to him in those situations," Mayhew said. Following his two-week suspension, Suh drew zero personal fouls in three games after being flagged for three in Detroit's first 11 contests.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Wed, Jan 18, 2012 10:37:00 PM

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