HC John Harbaugh thankful Ravens have this former Steeler

The Baltimore Ravens have had several starters suffer injuries, which has thrust backups into the starting lineup, and head coach John Harbaugh is loving one of his team's newest additions, formerly of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

"The thing when you talk to Arthur [Maulet], you'll ask him and he'll just tell you about the four plays, five plays that he didn't do well on. He is a perfectionist," Harbaugh told reporters. "He's only going to get better and more comfortable in the system as he goes."

With Baltimore's injury report continuing to grow, Maulet is set to play a large role once again in Week 5 against his former team. It's a game he's had "circled" on his calendar since signing with the Ravens. 

Maulet requested his release from Pittsburgh in May, following a solid two-year run (2021-22) where he had 106 tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles and one interception.

"I'm a vet, year No. 7," Maulet said. "I just wanted a little something, a little security. I think I earned that. Baltimore gave me that, which was surprising that it was a rivalry team. Obviously, they believe in me. That just makes me feel good about the work I put in this offseason."

The veteran cornerback asked for his release from the Steelers after a busy offseason that included signing veteran CB Patrick Peterson and drafting corners Joey Porter Jr. and Cory Trice Jr. It's safe to say it rubbed Maulet the wrong way.

"Being too loyal will leave a sour taste in ya mouth with this game. … My work always speaks for itself, my grind always speaks for itself," Maulet posted on social media. "They pay who they wanna pay and slave who they wanna slave."

The 30-year-old has just five tackles and one pass defensed in two games played on the season, but he will certainly be ready now on the other side of one of the most intense rivalries in the NFL.