ALAMEDA, Ca. - The Oakland Raiders are planning to host former Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh sometime in the coming week, according to the NFL Network.
Detroit declined last week to give Suh the franchise tag and pay him a reported $26.7 million salary next season, allowing the four-time Pro Bowl selection to court offers from around the league.
Oakland has around $57 million in cap space and new head coach Jack del Rio will insert him into a 3-4 formation that would team him up with run-stopping linebacker Khalil Mack.
Teams can begin to host free agents starting on Tuesday, when the league year begins, though cannot negotiate or have contact with agents of potential players until 4 p.m Eastern time on Friday.
Suh recorded 53 total tackles and 8.5 sacks last season, spearheading the Lions' second-best overall defense, first in football against the run (69.3 ypg).
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