History of Terrell Suggs in Timeline

Terrell Suggs, nicknamed "T-Sizzle", is a retired American NFL linebacker. A unanimous All-American at Arizona State, he was drafted 10th overall by the Baltimore Ravens in 2003. Suggs is the Ravens' all-time sack leader and played 17 seasons in the NFL, also spending time with the Arizona Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs.

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October 11, 1982: Terrell Suggs Born

On October 11, 1982, Terrell Raymonn Suggs, later nicknamed "T-Sizzle", was born. He would become a prominent linebacker in the NFL.

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1982: NFL Sacks Tracking Begins

In 1982, the NFL began tracking sacks as an official statistic. Terrell Suggs is eighth on the NFL's all-time sacks list (tracked since 1982).

1999: Arizona Class 5A Rushing Record

In 1999, as a junior at Hamilton High School, Terrell Suggs set the Arizona Class 5A record for rushing yards in a game with 367 against Yuma Kofa.

1999: NFL Tackles for Loss Tracking Begins

In 1999, the NFL began tracking tackles for loss as an official statistic. Terrell Suggs is first all-time in tackles for loss (tracked since 1999).

2000: Attended Arizona State University

In 2000, Terrell Suggs began attending Arizona State University, where he played as a defensive end for the Arizona State Sun Devils football team.

2000: High School All-American and Player of the Year

In 2000, Terrell Suggs was named a Parade high school All-American, Gatorade Arizona Player of the Year, Arizona Player of the Year by USA Today and an All-American by USA Today. He was also considered the No. 1 jumbo athlete in the nation by SuperPrep Magazine and ranked as the 60th-best player in the nation by Sporting News.

2002: College Football Accolades

In 2002, Terrell Suggs set an NCAA single-season record with 24 sacks. Following his junior season, he was named a first-team All-Pac-10 selection, the Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year, won the Bronko Nagurski Award, the Ted Hendricks Award, and the Vince Lombardi Award, and was recognized as a unanimous first-team All-American.

March 2003: Verbal altercation

In March 2003, after a basketball tournament, Terrell Suggs got into a verbal altercation that led to Suggs assaulting a man with a piece of reinforcement rod.

December 2003: Charged with Felony Aggravated Assault

In December 2003, Terrell Suggs was charged with felony aggravated assault stemming from a March 2003 incident in Arizona.

2003: Defensive Rookie of the Year

In 2003, Terrell Suggs tied an NFL record by posting a sack in each of his first four games and finished the season with 12 sacks, earning him Defensive Rookie of the Year honors.

2003: Drafted by the Baltimore Ravens

In 2003, Terrell Suggs was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round as the 10th overall pick, marking the beginning of his NFL career.

2004: First Pro Bowl Selection

In 2004, Terrell Suggs was elected to his first Pro Bowl after recording 10.5 sacks and 60 tackles.

June 2005: Acquitted of Aggravated Assault Charges

In June 2005, Terrell Suggs was acquitted of the felony aggravated assault charges.

2005: AFC Defensive Player of the Week

In 2005, during Week 13, Terrell Suggs earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance against the Houston Texans.

2006: Part of NFL's Best Overall Defense

In 2006, Terrell Suggs was a part of the NFL's best overall defense with the Baltimore Ravens, a unit that allowed a league-low 12.6 points per game. Suggs recorded 64 tackles, 9.5 sacks, and set a career-high in pass deflections.

2007: Season Performance

In 2007, Terrell Suggs recorded 80 tackles and five sacks, as the Ravens' performance declined, finishing with a 5-11 record.

February 19, 2008: Ravens Franchise Tag

On February 19, 2008, the Baltimore Ravens placed the franchise tag on Terrell Suggs, leading to a grievance due to his position designation.

May 13, 2008: Franchise Tag Agreement

On May 13, 2008, Terrell Suggs reached an agreement with the Baltimore Ravens to split the difference in the franchise tag amounts of a LB and a DE and drop his grievance.

2008: Pick Six and Pro Bowl Selection

In 2008, Terrell Suggs intercepted a pass and returned it for a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins, earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week, intercepted another pass against the Cleveland Browns for a touchdown and was named to his third Pro Bowl.

February 18, 2009: Franchise Tagged Again

On February 18, 2009, Terrell Suggs was franchise tagged by the Ravens for the second consecutive year.

July 15, 2009: Signed 6-year contract

On July 15, 2009, Terrell Suggs signed a 6-year, $62.5 million contract with the Ravens, becoming the highest-paid linebacker in NFL history at the time based on bonus money.

2009: Jewish star tattoo

In 2009 Suggs got a Jewish star tattooed on his right arm to remind me of who I am

2009: Injury and Sacking Tom Brady

In 2009, Terrell Suggs recorded a career-low in sacks (4.5), missed the first three games of his career due to injury, but sacked and forced a fumble from Tom Brady in the Wild Card Round against the New England Patriots.

2009: Domestic abuse allegations

In 2009, Terrell Suggs' girlfriend, Candace Williams, alleged he threw a soap dispenser at her head, struck her in the chest, and held a bottle of bleach over her and their son.

2010: Playoff Performance and Pro Bowl Nomination

In 2010, Terrell Suggs compiled 68 tackles and 11.5 sacks. In the playoff win over the Kansas City Chiefs, he made four tackles and two sacks, and in the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers he recorded a career-high three sacks and a forced fumble. He also earned his fourth Pro Bowl nomination.

2011: Defensive Player of the Week

In 2011, Terrell Suggs started his best season with a Defensive Player of the Week-winning performance against the Steelers, recording three sacks and two forced fumbles in a 35-7 victory.

2011: Ranked on NFL Top 100

In 2011, Terrell Suggs was ranked 40th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

February 4, 2012: NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award

On February 4, 2012, Terrell Suggs was named the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year, a major achievement in his career.

September 2012: Accused of Punching and Dragging Girlfriend

In September 2012, Terrell Suggs was accused of punching and dragging his girlfriend beside his car. A temporary protective order was placed against Suggs, who was required to surrender his seven firearms, including an AK-47.

October 20, 2012: Return from Injury

On October 20, 2012, Terrell Suggs was removed from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list and played against the Houston Texans, less than six months after Achilles tendon surgery. He finished the game with four tackles, one pass defended, and one sack, surprising many with his quick recovery.

November 2012: Expected Return from Injury

In November 2012, Terrell Suggs was expected to return from his torn Achilles tendon injury. However, he returned earlier than expected.

December 14, 2012: Married Candace Williams

On December 14, 2012, Terrell Suggs married Candace Williams and the protective order against Suggs was removed.

2012: Super Bowl XLVII win

In 2012, Terrell Suggs won Super Bowl XLVII with the Baltimore Ravens, securing his first Super Bowl ring.

2013: 2013 Season Performance

During the 2013 season, Terrell Suggs started all 16 games and recorded 80 tackles and ten sacks.

2013: Super Bowl XLVII Win

In 2013, Terrell Suggs and the Ravens won Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers by a score of 34-31, giving Suggs his first Super Bowl ring.

2014: Ranked on NFL Top 100

In 2014, Terrell Suggs was ranked 26th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

September 13, 2015: Achilles Injury

On September 13, 2015, Terrell Suggs suffered a torn Achilles during the regular-season opener against the Denver Broncos, prematurely ending his 2015 season.

2015: Divorce Filing

In 2015, Candace Williams filed for divorce from Terrell Suggs.

2015: Ranked on NFL Top 100

In 2015, Terrell Suggs was ranked 84th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2016: 2016 Season Performance

In the 2016 season, Terrell Suggs appeared in 15 games, recorded 8.0 sacks, 28 tackles, four passes defended, and three forced fumbles, leading the team in sacks, forced fumbles, tackles-for-loss, and quarterback hits.

December 19, 2017: Seventh Pro Bowl Selection

On December 19, 2017, Terrell Suggs was named to his seventh Pro Bowl, adding to his list of accolades.

2018: 2018 Season Performance

In 2018, Terrell Suggs finished the season with seven sacks, 34 combined tackles, six passes defended, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery returned for a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders.

March 13, 2019: Signed with Arizona Cardinals

On March 13, 2019, Terrell Suggs signed a one-year, $7 million deal with the Arizona Cardinals.

October 2019: Wore Star of David on Cleats

In October 2019, Suggs wore a Star of David on his cleats during a game to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the Tree of Life – Or L'Simcha Synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh.

December 13, 2019: Released by the Cardinals

On December 13, 2019, Terrell Suggs was released by the Arizona Cardinals, after registering 5.5 sacks and 4 forced fumbles.

December 16, 2019: Claimed by Kansas City Chiefs

On December 16, 2019, Terrell Suggs was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs after being released by the Cardinals.

2019: Super Bowl LIV win

In 2019, Terrell Suggs won his second Super Bowl, Super Bowl LIV, with the Kansas City Chiefs, adding another championship to his NFL career.

April 10, 2024: Arrested in Scottsdale, Arizona

On April 10, 2024, Terrell Suggs was arrested in Scottsdale, Arizona, on charges of threatening, intimidating, and disorderly conduct with a weapon, stemming from a March 10 incident.

November 2024: Trial Postponement

In November 2024, it was reported that Terrell Suggs' trial would not be held until 2025 amid plea negotiations.

February 2025: Plea Agreement Reached

In February 2025, Terrell Suggs entered into a plea agreement that calls for him to perform 100 hours of community service, spend time on supervised probation, and complete anger management counseling.