The Detroit Lions contract with Ndamukong Suh on Tuesday not only locked up the draft's top defensive player, but it could serve as the measuring stick for Ravens defensive tackle Haloti Ngata's next contract. In the last year of his contract with the Ravens, Ngata would be one of the most sought-after players in free agency. According to a league source, the Ravens haven't approached Ngata about an extension but Suh's deal would appear to be a reasonable starting point. The Ravens are currently handcuffed in signing Ngata to an extension because of the "30 percent rule" in the uncapped year. "I don't want to speak out of turn, but nobody would disagree with the fact that Haloti Ngata is a guy that we have every intention of making a Raven forever," coach John Harbaugh said at the NFL owners meetings in March. "You can't say in this league nothing is certain obviously, but I know Haloti wants to be a Raven and I know he wants to do a long-term contract just as soon as he possibly can." Source: Baltimore Sun
