Haloti Ngata: Suspension Hurt Ravens Chances to Catch Bengals
Oct 26, 2014; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Baltimore Ravens defensive end Haloti Ngata (92) knocks the ball away from Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) during the fourth quarter at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Haloti Ngata is arguably the best defensive player on the Baltimore Ravens. Unfortunately, he will miss four games as the league suspended him for violation of the leagues substance abuse policy, according to the Ravens Twitter page.
#Ravens DT Haloti Ngata has been suspended by the NFL for the next four games for violating its performance enhancing substances policy.
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 4, 2014
Haloti Ngata has two interceptions, seven pass deflections, two forced fumbles, and two sacks this season. He also has 31 combined tackles and is the leader on this defense. He admitted to the mistake and apologized through the Ravens organization.
Ngata: “I made a mistake, and I own this. I took Adderall and take full responsibility for doing this."
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 4, 2014
Ngata: "I am deeply sorry and broken up over this. I let down my family, my teammates, #Ravens fans and myself."
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 4, 2014
The Ravens will have to finish the regular season against the Dolphins, Jaguars, Texans, and Browns. Ngata is a huge loss going into Miami and closing out the season against their division rival Cleveland Browns. He will also be a key loss against the Texans run game and Arian Foster. Ngata is just one of a 53 man team, but this loss for the Ravens will make things interesting as the Ravens look to steal the division away from the Bengals who lead all three teams by a game and a half.