Cardinals’ Terrell Suggs all business in return to Baltimore

Terrell Suggs spent 16 years in Baltimore, but coming into Sunday’s game he wasn’t sure how he’d feel.

Ahead of the 23-17 loss to the Ravens, it appears that the first-year Arizona Cardinals pass-rusher didn’t host a reunion with his former teammates.

ESPN reporter Jamison Hensley noted that Suggs walked off the field immediately after finishing pregame warmups.

Terrell Suggs is walking off the field after taking pre-game warmups, and I didn't see any interactions between him and the Ravens. Suggs, who went to the Arizona Cardinals in free agency, played 16 years for the Ravens.

— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) September 15, 2019

On Friday, Suggs knew the storyline heading into his former team.

“I think we’re all clear that for three hours come Sunday, I am their opponent, they are my opponent,” Suggs said Friday.

Suggs did take the time to acknowledge the fans when he took the field ahead of kickoff as they greeted him with cheers.

Terrell Suggs walks into one corner of the stadium and receives a strong ovation from fans. Suggs gave a quick wave and then went back to the Cardinals sideline.

— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) September 15, 2019

After the game, Suggs said it was good to be back, but it was the weirdest thing he’s been a part of.

“It’s good to be back in a stadium that I played in for the majority of my career,” Suggs said.

Suggs said he felt the love from former teammates and fans alike.

“I understood the business at hand. They wanted to show their appreciation, but they were still cheering against me.”

Even after the game, Ravens fans cheered as Suggs walked off the field.

The #RavensFlock showing love for Sizzle.

Respect @untouchablejay4. pic.twitter.com/1lCM9r3n7R

— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 15, 2019

Suggs finished the day with three total tackles.

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