... a key decision that will impact the Ravens’ fate in 2010 and beyond lies in waiting this week. Whether the Ravens are able to sign outside linebacker/defensive end Terrell Suggs to a long-term extension is a key question that must be answered.

Suggs was designated the franchise tag for the second consecutive season this February, and as a result was not present for the team’s minicamp and Organized Team Activities (OTAs).

The deadline for the team to sign their franchised player to long-term deals is July 15 at 4 p.m.

If a new deal isn’t reached, Suggs would have no other option but to sign his franchise tender, and the Ravens would have to wait until the season is over to sign Suggs to a new deal, onc...

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