Ja’Marr Chase, wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals, reacted sharply after learning about an important trade involving Maxx Crosby, a star pass rusher moving from the Ravens to the Ravens’ AFC North division rivals, the Baltimore Ravens. was delivered while Chase was streaming a video game.
As Chase watched the stream, Joe Burrow, his quarterback, texted him with breaking news of the trade. “Ravens traded for Maxx Crosby,” Burrow informed, sending a chill through the young receiver.
Chase’s reaction on screen mirrored his off-screen emotions: “Joe just [expletive] texted me. Ravens traded for Maxx Crosby. No [expletive]. No [expletive], brother,” Chase exclaimed, visibly shocked and emotionally agitated.
“I’m highly [expletive] right now. Oh my God,” Chase added with a mix of disbelief and frustration at the loss of yet another elite pass rusher to his division, known for its strong defensive presence.
The division includes Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett and Pittsburgh Steelers All-Pro linebacker T.J. Watt. “How do we let this [expletive] go to the [expletive] division bro?” Chase questioned, emphasizing his concern at losing another valuable asset in such a competitive area of football.
According to reports, the Baltimore Ravens acquired Crosby by trading two first-round picks from the Las Vegas Raiders—particularly sending the No. 14 overall pick in next month’s NFL Draft. Crosby, who spent seven seasons with the Raiders, has five Pro Bowl appearances under his belt as a dominant edge rusher.
The trade underscores a trend of elite pass-rushers moving within AFC North teams, highlighting an evolving landscape of competitive strategies and player acquisition methods within the division.