On February 19, 2008 the Ravens placed the franchise tag on him, keeping him on the Ravens for at least the 2008 season. Suggs initially filed a grievance, since the team had designated him as a LB with the franchise tag rather than a DE, which resulted in a monetary difference of about $800,000. Despite being unhappy with the franchise tag, Suggs reported to offseason minicamps to practice with the team. On May 13, 2008, Suggs reportedly reached an agreement with the Ravens to split the difference in the franchise tag amounts of a LB and a DE and drop his grievance.Matthew Stafford jersey
In Week 7 of the 2008 NFL season, Terrell Suggs intercepted a pass from Chad Pennington of the Miami Dolphins and returned it for a touchdown; this was the first of his professional career, after being stopped short at the 1-yard line in his previous returns. In Week 9, Suggs intercepted Derek Anderson of the Cleveland Browns for a game sealing touchdown. Calvin Johnson jersey
Suggs was named to his third Pro Bowl in 2008 as he had produced 69 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, and 8 sacks. On February 18, 2009, Suggs was once again given the Ravens' franchise tag.Barry Sanders jersey
On July 15, 2009 the Ravens signed Suggs to a 6-year, $63 million contract, a deal which includes a $10.1 million signing bonus and a $23 million option bonus due next March.Selvin Young jersey $40 million will be paid in the next two years. His bonus money ($33.1 million) made him the highest paid linebacker in NFL history.[3]