Terrell Suggs Gets $63M from Ravens
July 16, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Football
Terrell Suggs is regarded as one of the best linebackers in the NFL — and now the Baltimore Ravens are paying him an elite bundle of money. Over the next six years, Suggs can make up to $63 million.
Approximately $38 million of the $63 million is guaranteed. Prior to signing this contract, Suggs was had Baltimore’s franchise player tag and was scheduled to make more than $10 million next year.
The 26-year-old has spent the last six years with the Ravens after playing his college football at Arizona State. He has played all 96 games in his career and has record 53 sacks. He also has 369 tacks, 17 forced fumbles and five interceptions in his career.
Last season, Suggs had a career-high 53 tackles to go along with eight sacks, two forced fumbles and two interceptions.
Suggs is confident that the Ravens won’t regret this contract.
Said Suggs: “I’m going to continue to be the dominant player I’ve always been. My best years are ahead of me.”
Terrell Suggs - Baltimore Ravens (Image: Zuma Press)
