Tony Jefferson used Madden in decision to sign with Baltimore Ravens

March 22 (UPI) -- Five-year NFL veteran Tony Jefferson was the top safety available in free agency before being locked up by the Baltimore Ravens.

With a long list of suitors, Jefferson had some decisions to make. He used Madden to make the choice easier.

"During the process, you're not allowed to talk to the organization, which I think they need to change that rule," Jefferson told NFL.com.

"I am a guy of swagger, so I gotta check the swag at all points before I make a decision. I put myself in different uniforms on Madden to see what will look better. Ravens did look good, though." "Black on blacks, no question. Those [uniforms] are their best combination."

Jefferson signed a four-year, $34 million contract, including $19 million guaranteed. The 25-year-old had 74 tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries in 15 games last year for the Arizona Cardinals.

He said he turned down more money to play for the Ravens instead of joining the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets or returning to the Cardinals.

"I don't play football for money," Jefferson said on NFL Network.

Jefferson joins All-Pro Eric Weddle in the Ravens' secondary.

"My love and passion match this organization," Jefferson told BaltimoreRavens.com.

"It's defense over here. This is my type of ball," he told BaltimoreRavens.com. "You look at the division and the teams you're going against, teams like Pittsburgh that like to run the ball. This is old-school football. That's my style."