"Some people just fit the Raven identity, and I'm convinced that I'm one of them," Suggs said. "Some people, when they retire - like Dick Butkus and Walter Payton, they'll always be Bears. Tom Brady will always be a Patriot. Ray Lewis, he'll always be a Raven. I think this has given me the opportunity to solidify that I will always be a Raven."
Guaranteed money
With the Ravens paying Terrell Suggs $33 million in bonuses and options, and $38 million guaranteed, he becomes the team's highest-paid player. Here are some other contracts of note around the NFL:
Player, team, guarantee, year signed
* QB Matthew Stafford, Lions, $41.7 million, 2009
* DT Albert Haynesworth, Redskins, $40 million, 2009
* QB Peyton Manning, Colts, $34.5 million, 2004
* QB Matt Ryan, Falcons, $34 million, 2008
* DE Dwight Freeney, Colts, $30 million, 2007
* OT Jake Long, Dolphins, $30 million, 2008
* DE Chris Long, Rams, $29 million, 2008
* CB Nnamdi Asomugha, Raiders, $28.5 million, 2009
* QB Matt Cassel, Chiefs, $28 million, 2009
* QB Mark Sanchez, Jets, $28 million, 2009
Suggs by the numbers
6 years
Length of contract
$63 million
Amount contract
is worth
26
Suggs' age
3
Pro Bowl appearances
53
Career sacks
8
Sacks last season
2
Interceptions returned for TDs last season
