NFL Free Agent Rumors: Dolphins, Raiders in Pursuit of Ndamukong Suh

Ndamukong Suh is one of the biggest names that will hit the NFL free agent market next Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET and according to the latest rumors the defensive tackle from the Detroit Lions could be headed to the Miami Dolphins or the Oakland Raiders.

NFL front office executive Louis Riddick spoke with SB Nation about the market for Suh and the possibility that the Dolphins will attempt to land him.

Riddick said, "I think it's a real possibility. I think the interior of the defensive line, to upgrade it would help the defensive end position. They started off rushing the passer very well last year with (Cameron) Wake and (Olivier) Vernon, but as the year went on those guys fizzled out and they didn't have the push inside that they needed. ... I think it's very real that the smoke coming out of there at that position and Suh in particular, is very real."

ESPN.com's Mark Dominik and NFL.com's Gregg Rosenthal believe that the Dolphins have a great shot at acquiring the free agent. The Dolphins are in desperate need of a good defensive tackle after being ranked 24th against the run last season.

"Suh would transform this defense and could be the man to finally get the team to the playoffs. According to Pro Football Focus's defensive tackle rankings, he finished third, second and fourth in the last three seasons," Alex Parish with The Phinsider wrote.

The Dolphins currently have $9.5 million in cap space after they cut Brian Hartline, Brandon Gibson and Cortland Finnegan according to SB Nation. The team is expected to release Mike Wallace, adding another $2.5 million to their cap space. However, Suh has made it clear that he will most likely go to the highest bidder and right now, the Dolphins might not be able to offer him the massive contract he wants.

NFL.com's Michael Silver tweeted that Suh will visit the Raiders sometime next week. ESPN.com's Peter Burnss added that the Raiders have the kind of money to offer the 28-year-old a big paycheck. Burns reported that the Raiders are
"$70 million under cap."

In 2014, Suh recorded 53 combined tackles and 8.5 sacks. In his career, he has amassed 239 combined tackles, two forced fumbles and 36 sacks.

The Lions declined to use the franchise tag on Suh Monday morning.