Even though he hasn’t yet stepped on the field with the Baltimore Ravens, cornerback Tre’Davious White is already impressing his coaches.

Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr praised White’s quick move to the new defense after the Ravens acquired him Nov. 5 from the Los Angeles Rams. Orr also expressed confidence that White is more than ready if called into action against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

“He did a good job.” Orr said. Honestly, I was surprised how quickly he picked up the playbook, language, and terminology. He was an All-Pro player. He was a wise (and) intelligent player. We’ve known this for a long time, but I was really impressed with him. He came in on Monday and joined our DB coaches and worked out the playbook and he came here (and had) a good day (of) practice. I think every day of training he gets better and better. Today was really good, so we’ll see (Sunday). I have full confidence in him if he has to go out there and play some good ball for us. “

THE Crows traded seventh-round picks to the Rams in their trade for White. White only appeared in four games for Los Angeles and was credited with 12 catches, including four touchdowns per Pro Football Reference. He also defended two passes this season.

The veteran defensive back hasn’t played since Sept. 29 and was inactive during the Ravens’ 35-34 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Nov. 7.

Before signing a one-year deal with the Rams last offseason, White was a key part of the Buffalo Bills defense. During his seven seasons in Buffalo, White was a first-team All-Pro in 2019 after throwing six interceptions and 17 passes defensed and he made the second-team All-Pro in 2020. White made the Pro Bowl twice, but injuries were ultimately derailed. his mandate. A torn ACL and Achilles have limited him to just 21 games over the past three seasons.

With the Crows ranked last in passing yards allowed per game, they need something to change in the secondary if they want to improve. If White could go back and play at the level they once did for Buffalo, it would go a long way to turning things around for Baltimore’s defense.

White could make his debut for the Crows (7-3) when they face the Steelers (7-2) in a crucial divisional clash Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at Acrisure Stadium.

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