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Ndamukong Suh, once NFL's villain, can shape legacy in Super Bowl

L.A. Rams defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh reflects on his time with the Detroit Lions at Super Bowl Opening Night in Atlanta, Jan. 28, 2019. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press

ATLANTA — Ndamukong Suh walked slowly onto the stage, a backpack on his massive back and a hulking jug of five-stage filtered water in his right hand, the black and red super canteen inscribed in gold lettering with his last name.

Once known as the NFL’s biggest villain, the former Detroit Lions defensive tackle looked around at Super Bowl LIII Opening Night on Monday, taking in the sights and sounds of a place it once seemed he’d never reach.