Bengals Players React to Trey Hendrickson Signing with Ravens

Ja'Marr Chase and Ted Karras weigh in on their former teammate joining AFC North rival

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Cincinnati Bengals players Ja'Marr Chase and Ted Karras were among those reacting to the news that free-agent edge rusher Trey Hendrickson agreed to a four-year, $112 million deal with the AFC North rival Baltimore Ravens. Hendrickson, who led the NFL in sacks in 2024, played the past five seasons for the Bengals.

Why it matters

The signing of Hendrickson by the Ravens is a significant move within the AFC North division, as he will now face his former Bengals teammates twice a year. This development will impact the competitive balance and dynamics within the division.

The details

Hendrickson's deal with the Ravens comes less than 24 hours after the team backed out of a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders for defensive end Maxx Crosby. The stunning move means Hendrickson, who was a key part of the Bengals' defense, will now be playing for one of their division rivals.

  • Hendrickson agreed to the four-year, $112 million deal with the Ravens on March 11, 2026.

The players

Ja'Marr Chase

A wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals.

Ted Karras

An offensive lineman for the Cincinnati Bengals.

Trey Hendrickson

A free-agent edge rusher who led the NFL in sacks in 2024 while playing for the Cincinnati Bengals.

Maxx Crosby

A defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders.

Baltimore Ravens

An NFL team in the AFC North division.

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What’s next

The Bengals and Ravens will face off twice during the 2026 NFL season, with Hendrickson now playing for the division rival.

The takeaway

The signing of Trey Hendrickson by the Ravens is a significant move within the AFC North, as it will impact the competitive balance and dynamics within the division. Bengals players like Ja'Marr Chase and Ted Karras will now have to game plan against their former teammate twice a year.