OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- It only took Justin Houston's second practice with the Baltimore Ravens to put himself in middle of one of the most heated NFL rivalries.
On Saturday, Houston said he chose to sign a one-year deal worth up to $4 million with the Ravens even though the Pittsburgh Steelers offered him more money.
"I was so close to signing with the Steelers," Houston said. "It just worked out better [in Baltimore]."
When Houston struck a deal with Baltimore, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter that the four-time Pro Bowl outside linebacker turned down significantly more money from other teams in order to pursue a championship with the Ravens.