Ndamukong Suh drew the curtain on his NFL career after 13 seasons. On Sunday, the former All-Pro defensive tackle revealed the real reason behind his exit from the NFL.Suh posted a long statement on X (fka Twitter) earlier today. He explained that he lost his father on the same date a year ago. The five-time All-Pro revealed that he was close to his father, and every play he made on the gridiron had his fingerprints. He wrote:"Before he passed, he gave me one final piece of advice, 'It’s time to let football go. You’ve done everything you set out to do. Now it’s time for the next chapter.' That conversation stayed with me. So today, one year later, I’m honoring that wish. ... I’ve been preparing for this moment for years. Football was my passion, but it was never my endgame. My next season is about impact, purpose, and legacy."Check out the post below:Suh wants to share all that he has learned in his life by using his "No Free Lunch" podcast. The star ended his statement by thanking the fans who followed his career.Quick look at Ndamukong Suh's NFL careerNdamukong Suh had a 13-year NFL career as one of the most feared defensive tackles of his generation. He was drafted second in 2010 by the Detroit Lions. After his stint with the Lions till 2014, Suh played for the following teams during his NFL run:Miami Dolphins (2015–2017)Los Angeles Rams (2018)Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2019–2021)Philadelphia Eagles (2022)Suh's accolades achieved during his NFL career are:Super Bowl Champion: LV with the Buccaneers5× All-Pro (3 First-Team, 2 Second-Team)5× Pro Bowl Selection2010 Defensive Rookie of the YearNFL 2010s All-Decade TeamNdamukong Suh career statistics include 600 tackles, 71.5 sacks, 130 tackles for loss, 38 pass deflections and 3 defensive touchdowns.