NFL Rumors: Insider claims Raiders have no interest in signing five-time All Pro 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Carolina Panthers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Carolina Panthers

As the season draws closer each day, many valuable veteran free agents are still left on the market, including defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh. Suh has been one of the best defensive tackles since entering the league in 2010, and is still productive over 10 years later.

One of the teams Suh was interested in joining in free agency were the Las Vegas Raiders. But CBS Sports' Josina Anderson reported that the Raiders aren't interested in signing Suh.

"While the market will continue to crystallize for Ndamukong Suh's services as the season draws near, I'm told the Raiders are not currently in pursuit, per league source. Suh can provide value to any nuumber of NFL defenses."

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Suh recently said on ESPN that he would like to continue playing in the NFL, but ruled out a return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

ESPN reporter Adam Schefter Tweeted:

"And @NdamukongSuh on ESPN2’s NFL Live, on where he might be in the future: “It looks like the Bucs are out of the picture. But Suh did say he would like to continue playing."

At the age of 35, Suh will be entering his 13th season in the league. Last season, he had 13 quarterback hits, 27 tackles, and six sacks in 17 games. In three seasons with Tampa Bay, Suh recorded 15.5 sacks, 64 tackles, one forced fumble, and five fumble recoveries.

Suh is a five-time All-Pro (three first teams, two second teams). His other accoloades include: five-time Pro Bowler, Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2010 and Super Bowl champion.

He has 70.5 career sacks, 387 tackles, five forced fumbles, and nine fumble recoveries. Whoever signs him will add a solid veteran to the defensive line.

Tampa Bay will have to fill a big void if Suh is true to his word and does not return to the franchise.

The Las Vegas Raiders' defensive line will feature Maxx Crosby and Chandler Jones this season

Las Vegas Raiders v Los Angeles Chargers
Las Vegas Raiders v Los Angeles Chargers

Although Suh is interested in joining Las Vegas, they seem to be alright with the group that they have at the moment.

In the offseason, they extended defensive end Maxx Crosby to a four-year, $98 million deal.

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They also added defensive end Chandler Jones in free agency. Las Vegas inked Jones to a three-year, $51 million contract.

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It makes sense why they are not keen on signing Suh, given the money they have spent on the defensive line this offseason.

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Edited by James Meyers