Jets a ‘serious contender’ for Ndamukong Suh, have reportedly offered most money

Ndamukong Suh is inching closer to making a free agency decision, and a new team has entered the mix — the New York Jets.

Suh, who has taken visits with the Los Angeles Rams, Tennessee Titans and New Orleans Saints, told Jordan Schultz of Yahoo Sports that the Jets are a “serious contender” to sign him.

Ndamukong Suh update: #Suh tells me that the #Jets have emerged as a serious contender, alongside the #Titans, #Rams and #Saints (in no particular order). While a visit to NY has yet to be facilitated, Todd Bowles/the Jets have informed Suh precisely how they envision using him.

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 23, 2018

According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, the Jets have offered Suh more money than any of the aforementioned teams.

The #Jets have the biggest offer, though there is no visit yet. Suh would have to take less to go to the other teams… which he may do https://t.co/Zw8lp4vv4Y

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 23, 2018

The Rams said earlier in the week that they feel good about their chances of signing Suh, but it certainly makes it interesting that he would have to take less money to sign with them or any team other than the Jets.

While he recently turned 31, Suh did not miss a game in his three seasons with the Miami Dolphins and has continued to play at a high level. He was reportedly released for reasons other than football, but that hasn’t seemed to scare any potential suitors away.

Rams reportedly feel good about chances of signing Ndamukong Suh

Ndamukong Suh appears to have narrowed his free agency decision down to three teams, and at least one of those teams considered it a good sign when the star defensive tackle canceled his scheduled visit with the Oakland Raiders on Wednesday.

ESPN’s Josina Anderson spoke with a Los Angeles Rams source who seems to feel fairly confident in the team’s chances of signing Suh.

#Rams source to me this am on @NdamukongSuh chances coming to LA: "The people here,"culture" we've established, LA itself, an opportunity to play nxt to another extremely dominant player, guys have excelled in Wade's system. We felt good after he canceled Oak. Now we sit & wait."

— Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 22, 2018

Same source [cont]. "..We expected him to take his time and to thoroughly think this out." #Suh #NFL Free agency. https://t.co/Uv9JIyoc05

— Josina Anderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 22, 2018

In addition to the Rams, Suh also took visits with the Tennessee Titans and New Orleans Saints. All three teams would be good fits, but the thought of him playing alongside Aaron Donald is one that should be downright terrifying for opposing quarterbacks.

While he recently turned 31, Suh did not miss a game in his three seasons with the Miami Dolphins and has continued to play at a high level. He was reportedly released for reasons other than football, but that hasn’t seemed to scare any potential suitors away.

Ndamukong Suh reportedly cancels visit with Raiders

Ndamukong Suh is inching closer to making a free agency decision, and it sounds like you can cross the Oakland Raiders off his list.

Suh was scheduled to visit with the Raiders on Wednesday, but Ian Rapoport and Michael Silver of NFL Network report that the defensive tackle ended up cancelling the meeting.

Free agent DT Ndamukong Suh’s visit to the #Raiders is now off, sources tell me and @MikeSilver. He’s back home and not likely to make a decision today. The #Rams made a strong impression on him, but he’s also considering the #Saints & #Titans. Nothing done yet.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 21, 2018

Suh seems to have narrowed his decision down to the Los Angeles Rams, New Orleans Saints and Tennessee Titans. There was also talk that he and the Seattle Seahawks had mutual interest.

The Dolphins reportedly released Suh for reasons other than football, but that does not seem to have scared potential suitors away.

Aqib Talib seems excited about Ndamukong Suh visiting Rams

The Los Angeles Rams have made some major moves on defense this offseason, and they may not be done just yet. Like the team’s fans, newly-acquired defensive back Aqib Talib seems excited about the possibility of the Rams adding Ndamukong Suh.

Jordan Schultz of Yahoo Sports reported on Monday that Suh is scheduled to visit with the Rams. That prompted a reaction from Talib on Twitter.

???? https://t.co/AXZ3yP1DQ8

— AqibTalib21 (@AqibTalib21) March 19, 2018

Suh has already reportedly had positive visits with two other teams, so he could end up with multiple contract offers. However, playing for the Rams and defensive coordinator Wade Phillips — who now has Talib and fellow cornerback Marcus Peters to work with — may be something that intrigues Suh.

The thought of Suh and Aaron Donald playing on the same defensive line should be enough to keep opposing quarterbacks up at night.

Ndamukong Suh had positive visits with Saints, Titans

Ndamukong Suh is one of the best available free agents, and he should have at least two good teams to choose from.

Suh, who was released by the Miami Dolphins last week, had visits with the New Orleans Saints and Tennessee Titans. He told Yahoo Sports’ Jordan Schultz that his visits went well.

Ndamukong Suh tells me that his visits w/both the #Saints and #Titans went well. While he has yet to speak w/Drew Brees, he really enjoyed Sean Payton and DC Dennis Allen. Also realizes how much TENN has to offer as a playoff team w/a formidable D-Line. Both teams were impressive

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 19, 2018

The Cowboys are another team that had interest in Suh, but due to their salary cap situation, they are an unlikely possibility. The Seahawks are another team that has been linked to Suh.

The 31-year-old defensive lineman played in all 16 regular season games for the sixth straight season. He had 48 total tackles and 4.5 sacks last season. In addition to the cost, the Dolphins also reportedly released Suh for locker room reasons.

Ndamukong Suh to visit Titans after Saints

Ndamukong Suh has at least two free agent visits planned and may take some time choosing his next home, according to a report.

Suh, who was released by the Miami Dolphins this week, is set to visit with the New Orleans Saints on Friday. After that, he will meet with the Tennessee Titans and then perhaps others, according to NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport.

Former #Dolphins DT Ndamukong Suh may take his time now that he’s a free agent again. Along with his #Saints visit, source said he’s set to visit the #Titans. He will likely take more after that.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 15, 2018

Suh is one of the best free agents left on the market. Even though he became too expensive for the Miami Dolphins to retain, there are still several positives about him. He remains a top interior defensive lineman and is reliable; he has not missed a regular season game since the 2012 season.

In addition to the Saints and Titans, Suh has been linked to the Seahawks.

Report: Ndamukong Suh, Seahawks have mutual interest

The Seattle Seahawks are in the process of rebuilding much of their once-feared “Legion of Boom” defense, and they are apparently considering signing one player who would not be much younger or cheaper than the ones they have moved on from.

Ndamukong Suh, who was released by the Miami Dolphins this week, told Jordan Schultz of Yahoo Sports that he spoke with Pete Carroll on the phone and there is mutual interest in Suh signing with the Seahawks.

Ndamukong Suh tells me he had a great phone conversation with Pete Carroll last night and that there is tangible interest between both parties. The #Seahawks are very excited about Suh — who has a host of potential suitors — given how dominant and disruptive he is.

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 15, 2018

Suh turned 31 in January, but he hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down. He never missed a game in three seasons with the Dolphins, and we have already heard rumblings that their decision to release him was not strictly football related.

The Seahawks may have a vacancy to fill along their defensive front now that they have traded Michael Bennett, though their motivation for unloading Bennett seems similar to the one the Dolphins had for cutting Suh. That said, Suh is the type of hard-nosed player that has thrived in Carroll’s systems for years. If the money is right, Seattle may pull the trigger.