Suggs claimed by Chiefs, plans to report

The Kansas City Chiefs claimed veteran pass-rusher Terrell Suggs off waivers, the team announced Tuesday.

While reports had suggested Suggs would consider holding out if claimed by any franchise other than the Baltimore Ravens, the seven-time Pro Bowler will report to the Chiefs in hopes of earning another Super Bowl ring, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk.

To make room for Suggs, Kansas City placed defensive end Alex Okafor on injured reserve, ESPN's Field Yates reports.

Four teams placed waiver claims on Suggs, including the New Orleans Saints, San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Chiefs own the worst record among the group and therefore won the claim.

Suggs was released by the Cardinals on Dec. 13, hours before the club's Week 15 matchup against the Cleveland Browns.

The 37-year-old has played in 13 games this season, amassing 37 tackles, 5.5 sacks, and four forced fumbles. The Chiefs will be Suggs' third team in his 17-year career.

Suggs was selected in the first round of the 2003 draft by the Ravens. The 2011 Defensive Player of the Year spent 16 years in Baltimore, winning one Super Bowl.

The 10-4 Chiefs have already clinched the AFC West. Their defensive unit has posted 39 sacks this season, which ranks 11th in the NFL.

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