Why are they merely considering it? Because Suggs, also a former Baltimore Raven, is angling to return to the team with which he spent 16 seasons. The seven-time Pro Bowl selection has even threatened to not report to any other team and retire if claimed by another organization.
The Ravens, by the way, are last in the waiver claim order.
The Ravens made Suggs the No. 10 overall selection in 2003. He registered 37 combined tackles, 5.5 sacks, and four forced fumbles through 13 games with the Cardinals this season.
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