WATCH: Ar’Darius Washington prevents Steelers TD with shaky hit on Russell Wilson

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 21: Russell Wilson #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers fumbles the ball after being hit by Ar'Darius Washington #29 of the Baltimore Ravens in the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 21, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – DECEMBER 21: Russell Wilson #3 of the Pittsburgh Steelers fumbles the ball after being hit by Ar’Darius Washington #29 of the Baltimore Ravens in the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 21, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Baltimore has dramatically improved its defense since Ar’Darius Washington was inserted into the lineup at safety in front of fhv Ravens safeties Eddie Jackson and Marcus Williams were benched.

Washington might be the most undersized defender on the roster. Still, he brings the most thunder, preventing Steelers touchdowns with this jarring hit on Russell Wilson that caused a fumble and a fumble recovery in Baltimore.

Washington was beaten for a touchdown in the first quarter by Steelers tight end MyCole Pruitt, but redeemed himself with the big hit on Wilson.

This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: WATCH: Ar’Darius Washington prevents Steelers TD with shaky hit on Russell Wilson