Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase reacted strongly to the news that the Baltimore Ravens traded for Maxx Crosby. Chase learned of the trade from a text message from his quarterback, Joe Burrow, while on a livestream.
Upon reading the text, Chase unleashed an expletive-filled reaction.
Chase’s Expletive Reaction to the Crosby Trade
Chase’s immediate reaction to the news was disbelief and frustration. “Joe just f—ing texted me. Ravens traded for Maxx Crosby,” Chase exclaimed on the livestream. “No f—ing s—. No f—ing s—, brother.
“I’m f—ing highly p—ed right now. Oh my God.”
AFC North’s Stacked Pass Rushers
Chase expressed concern over the number of high-end pass rushers in the AFC North. He mentioned the Cleveland Browns’ Myles Garrett, who set a single-season sack record in 2025, and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ All-Pro T.J. Watt.
“How do we let this n—- go to the f—ing division bro?” Chase questioned.
Ravens Acquire Crosby for Draft Picks
The Ravens acquired Crosby from the Raiders in exchange for two first-round draft picks. The Raiders received two first-round picks from the Ravens, including their No. 14 overall selection in next month’s NFL Draft, to land the 28-year-old Crosby. Baltimore’s new defensive-minded head coach, Jesse Minter, seems intent on improving the defense.
Bengals’ Offensive Line Concerns
Chase is aware that Crosby’s presence could impact his workload, given the Bengals’ offensive line struggles in recent years. Since entering the NFL in 2020, Burrow has been sacked 213 times, the fourth-most among active quarterbacks in that timeframe. Only Justin Herbert, Russell Wilson and Baker Mayfield have been sacked more.
- The Bengals have approximately $47 million to work with during the legal tampering period.
- The Bengals may look to address their offensive line through free agency or the NFL Draft.
- The Bengals did not use the franchise tag on Trey Hendrickson, who is expected to become a free agent.
The Bengals are likely moving on from their top pass rusher, as they didn’t use the franchise tag on Trey Hendrickson.