I have to go to bed, he said. The Baltimore Ravens had received heartbreaking news.

Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey has expressed his feelings about former teammate Patrick Queen joining their division rivals, the Steelers, in free agency. Humphrey shared his emotions on the “Punch Line Podcast,” revealing that he was taken aback and felt “mad emotional” when he learned of Queen’s decision. He acknowledged Queen’s status as a top linebacker in free agency and couldn’t believe he chose the Steelers.

Humphrey’s surprise is understandable, considering Queen’s talent and the intensity of the Ravens-Steelers rivalry. However, it was Baltimore’s decision to allow Queen to explore free agency due to their salary cap constraints at the start of the offseason. Although the Ravens could have found a way to retain Queen if they prioritized it, Pittsburgh seized the opportunity to bolster their roster with a key addition, addressing a longstanding need for a versatile inside linebacker.

Queen’s move to Pittsburgh adds another star defender to the Steelers’ formidable defense, complementing players like T.J. Watt, Cameron Heyward, and Minkah Fitzpatrick. Despite Humphrey’s initial shock, Queen explained to him that joining the Steelers was the best situation for him, emphasizing his readiness to embrace the role of a villain and make an impact for his new team.