Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase was not happy to hear that the Baltimore Ravens had traded for five-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Maxx Crosby. Chase let out an expletive-filled rant on a livestream, expressing his frustration over another elite pass rusher joining an already stacked AFC North division.

Why it matters

The addition of Crosby to the Ravens’ defense makes them an even tougher opponent for the Bengals, who have struggled with their offensive line in recent seasons. Chase knows Crosby will be a threat to his quarterback Joe Burrow twice a year, adding to the challenges the Bengals face in their divisional matchups.

The details

Chase was playing video games on a livestream when he received a text from Burrow about the Ravens trading for Crosby. Chase responded with an expletive-laden rant, saying ‘No f—ing s—. No f—ing s—, brother. I’m f—ing highly p—ed right now. Oh my God.’ He couldn’t believe the Ravens were able to acquire another top pass rusher, joining the likes of the Browns’ Myles Garrett and the Steelers’ T.J. Watt, saying ‘How do we let this n—- go to the f—ing division bro?’

The Ravens traded for Maxx Crosby on March 8, 2026.
The players

Ja’Marr Chase

A star wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals.

Joe Burrow

The quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals.

Maxx Crosby

A five-time Pro Bowl edge rusher who was traded from the Las Vegas Raiders to the Baltimore Ravens.

Myles Garrett

A star defensive end for the Cleveland Browns.

T.J. Watt

An All-Pro linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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What they’re saying

“Joe just f—ing texted me. Ravens traded for Maxx Crosby. No f—ing s—. No f—ing s—, brother. I’m f—ing highly p—ed right now. Oh my God.”

— Ja’Marr Chase (wxbc1043.com)

“How do we let this n—- go to the f—ing division bro?”

— Ja’Marr Chase (wxbc1043.com)

What’s next

The Bengals will likely need to address their offensive line in free agency or the upcoming NFL Draft to better protect quarterback Joe Burrow from the increased pass rush threat in the AFC North.

The takeaway

The Ravens’ acquisition of Maxx Crosby is a significant blow to the Bengals, who already struggle with their offensive line and now have to face another elite pass rusher in their division twice a year. This move highlights the fierce competition in the AFC North and the challenges the Bengals will face in their quest to return to the Super Bowl.