After Chiefs debut, Terrell Suggs says he’s an ‘addition to an already-moving train’
Chiefs defensive end Terrell Suggs could be excused for the mistake.
Having just completed his first game with the Chiefs Sunday, a 26-3 win over the Bears at Soldier Field, Suggs was asked about making his debut in red and gold.
“It’s really humbling and flattering to get to join this team, especially how they’ve already been playing,” Suggs said. “They’ve won the (AFC) West two years in a row. I’m not sure ... I know it’s been two years in a row.”
A couple of reporters corrected Suggs, telling him this season marks the fourth straight division title for the Chiefs.
“It’s four years in a row now?” Suggs said. “The boys are balling. I’m just an added addition to an already-moving train. It’s a good start and it’s on to next week.”
And Suggs is a welcome addition for the Chiefs.
Standing 6-foot-3 and weighing 265 pounds, Suggs was claimed off waivers by the Chiefs Tuesday after he was let go by the Cardinals. Suggs, 37, is expected to be an extra weapon for the Chiefs’ pass rush.
In Sunday’s game, Suggs was credited for assisting on one tackle, but he also nearly got to Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky early.
Suggs hopes he can help the Chiefs take the next step in the playoffs one year after they lost in overtime to New England in the AFC Championship Game.
“There’s not much I can do. They were in the AFC Championship last year,” said Suggs, who made seven Pro Bowl appearances with the Ravens . “The only thing I can do is try to help us get back there and help us actually punch the ticket this time.”
Joining the Chiefs after playing 13 games this season with the Cardinals wasn’t as big of an adjustment for Suggs as some might think.
“At the end of the day, it is just football,” Suggs said. “But it is really excited to join this team and the swagger they’re playing with and the confidence and the energy, that feels really good.”
This story was originally published December 22, 2019 at 11:50 PM.
