Baltimore Ravens Star Terrell Suggs Releases Statement After Arrest

Former Baltimore Ravens star Terrell Suggs claimed to have feared for his life in the March incident that led to his arrest reported on Wednesday.

Sep 13, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Terrell Suggs (55) at the line of / Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Former Baltimore Ravens star defender Terrell Suggs has released a statement in the wake of his arrest reported on Wednesday through spokesperson Denise White. Suggs was arrested after he was accused of allegedly brandishing a gun in the drive-thru of Starbucks in Scottsdale, AZ last month.

"I was in a quiet area of Scottsdale in the middle of the day in a Starbucks drive-thru near my home when an incident happened with a vehicle behind me. I was getting coffee, I was not looking for any trouble," Suggs said in the statement, obtained by TMZ. "When the man in the other vehicle escalated the situation, I feared for my safety not knowing what his intentions were."

"Throughout the incident, I was the one who felt in danger, while fearing I would be followed home and for the safety of my family nearby at my residence."

Nov 24, 2013; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell Suggs (55) reacts after / Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports

Per Peter Valendia of Arizona's Family, Suggs appeared in court on Tuesday and was released on supervised release. Suggs allegedly backed into another vehicle which led to a confrontation and drew a gun but never pointed it at the alleged victim. The former linebacker is due back in court in Maricopa County on Apr. 25.

Suggs played 17 seasons in the NFL, all but one in Baltimore. He was a major contributor to the Ravens' last championship run in 2012-13 and he also earned Defensive Player of the Year honors the season before. Suggs stands as the Ravens' all-time leader in sacks with 132.5 and was inducted into the team's Ring of Honor last season.