Life just got harder for offenses in the AFC North after star defensive end Maxx Crosby was shipped from Las Vegas to the Baltimore Ravens, ending a long-discussed rumor mill around the now-ex-Raiders player.
Crosby, 28, headed to Baltimore for two first-round picks.
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 20: Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders reacts after a sack against the Los Angeles Rams during the first quarter at SoFi Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
The news sent Cincinnati Bengals star Ja’Marr Chase crashing out, with the wideout now set to face the Crosby-led Ravens defense in an even steeper uphill battle for the division crown.
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The sting has to feel hotter for Chase’s team, too, after recently letting four-time Pro Bowl pass rusher Trey Hendrickson walk. Cincy is stuck with a bad pass rush as rivals get stronger, which prompted Chase to blow a gasket during a Twitch live stream while reacting to Crosby’s trade.
"Joe [Burrow] just f**king texted me, Ravens traded for Maxx Crosby. No f**king sh*t, brother. I’m f**king highly pissed right now. Oh my God, how the f**k do we let this na go to the f**king division bro?"
Chase is right to be this upset, not just with the Ravens, but with his own team.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 01: Ja'Marr Chase #1 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates against the Tennessee Titans during the first quarter at Nissan Stadium on October 01, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Not only do the Ravens land a star like Crosby, they also hand an extra weapon to new head coach and standout Chargers defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, hailed as the next great play-caller and positioned to take over after John Harbaugh following Baltimore’s decision to move on after 18 seasons.
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