Terrell Suggs, a former star player for the Baltimore Ravens, was arrested in Arizona on Tuesday, as announced by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. The 41-year-old NFL veteran faces charges of assault and offenses against public order.
Suggs appeared in court for an initial hearing early Wednesday regarding allegations of instigating a road-rage incident in Scottsdale. The judge reportedly ordered Suggs to be released under supervision.
According to court documents, the incident began at a Starbucks drive-thru on March 10, where Suggs allegedly reversed his vehicle and collided with another car. Following a heated exchange, Suggs purportedly displayed a handgun through his window while making threats to the individual involved in the altercation.
Terrell Suggs Recounts Terrifying Incident in Scottsdale: A Former NFL Star’s Safety Concerns
“I was in a quiet area of Scottsdale in the middle of the day in a Starbucks drive-thru near my home when an incident happened with a vehicle behind me,” Suggs recounted.
“I was getting coffee; I was not looking for any trouble. When the man in the other vehicle escalated the situation, I feared for my safety not knowing what his intentions were. Throughout the incident, I was the one who felt in danger, while fearing I would be followed home and for the safety of my family nearby at my residence.”
Although Suggs is primarily associated with his illustrious tenure with the Ravens, he maintains strong connections to the Arizona area. Having excelled at Hamilton High School in Chandler before attending Arizona State University, he holds a special place in the hearts of local fans. Additionally, his one-year stint with the Arizona Cardinals in 2019 further solidified his ties to the region.
A decorated athlete with two Super Bowl championships and seven Pro Bowl selections to his name, Suggs stands as one of the most accomplished defensive players in NFL history. Selected 10th by Baltimore in the 2003 NFL Draft, he boasts an impressive resume, ranking eighth all-time in career sacks with 139 and securing seven seasons with double-digit sack totals.
Recognized as a former Defensive Player of the Year and inducted into the Ravens’ Ring of Honor, Suggs concluded his illustrious career in 2020 following a brief tenure with the title-winning Kansas City Chiefs.
