Former Cincinnati Bengals star Chad Johnson stirred up social media after clashing with a Baltimore Ravens fan over a post involving Lamar Jackson.
The exchange began when the Ravens‘ official X account shared an image of Jackson in his No. 8 jersey with the caption “Ocho.” That was enough to draw a reaction from Johnson, who responded with a salute emoji in a nod to his old Ochocinco nickname.
Not every Ravens fan appreciated the interaction.
One supporter fired back with a blunt warning, writing, “dont tweet my qb b***h.” Johnson did not let that slide and answered with an even more memorable insult.
“F**k you & suck on a urine popsicle b***h,” Johnson wrote.
Ochocinco and Ravens fans still do not mix well
Given his history with Baltimore during his playing days, the hostility was hardly surprising.
Johnson had plenty of heated battles against the Ravens when he starred for the Bengals, and that rivalry clearly still lingers with some fans.
What may have started as a playful response to a team post quickly turned into another reminder that his name still gets a reaction in Baltimore.
The timing is notable too, as the Ravens try to reset after a disappointing 2025 season.
After finishing 8 and 9, the franchise moved on from John Harbaugh after 18 seasons. That has placed even more focus on how the team will respond in 2026, especially with Jackson once again at the centre of attention.
Why Lamar Jackson’s offseason habits keep drawing attention
While the online spat grabbed headlines, Jackson‘s approach to the offseason has also remained a talking point.
The quarterback had previously skipped voluntary workouts in 2022, 2024 and 2025, which led to criticism from outside the building.
Speaking on the “4th and South” podcast, Baltimore Ravens receiver Zay Flowers defended his teammate and explained why those absences should not be misunderstood.
“They think he doesn’t care because he ain’t showing up at the OTAs, and they’re thinking he’s missing out on money. But money doesn’t run L (Lamar),” Flowers said.
“He don’t really care about that. L is all into God. He’s big on God, bro. That’s what he’s supposed to do. That’s where he’s supposed to be at. That’s how he feels. L is gonna do everything that he thinks he’s supposed to do. He reads the Bible every day.”
This year, Jackson changed course and took part in the voluntary program, adding another layer to one of the offseason’s most closely watched stories.
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