Joe Burrow roasted by ex-Ravens LB Bart Scott in 2021 ESPN clip amid layoffs

Joe Burrow called out by ex-Ravens LB Bart Scott in 2021 ESPN rant

Joe Burrow faced fresh scrutiny on July 21, 2026, after ESPN laid off former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Bart Scott. Scott’s 2021 tirade on ESPN’s Get Up resurfaced, targeting Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals’ culture.

What did Bart Scott say about Joe Burrow?

Scott’s remarks came after Burrow torched the Ravens in Week 17 of the 2021 season. The Bengals QB threw for a career-high 525 yards, capped by a 52-yard strike to Joe Mixon with under two minutes left. On Get Up, Scott dismissed Burrow’s performance, arguing he hadn’t faced a real Ravens team.

"This dude beat Shane Falco and the replacement players, first of all," Scott said. "This dude wasn’t playing against the Baltimore Ravens." He added: "Listen, the last thing you never want to do is poke the bear." Scott warned Burrow’s Bengals would face a "lifetime career (expletive)-kicking" from Baltimore.

Why the 2021 rant matters now

Scott’s layoff on July 21, 2026, reignited interest in his old clip. The outburst-once a lightning rod for Bengals fans-now serves as a reminder of Burrow’s polarizing early career moments. His Week 17, 2021 performance remains a career highlight, though Scott’s words framed it as hollow.

The Bengals, meanwhile, have moved on. Paycor Stadium renovations are underway, with Phase One photos released ahead of the Cincinnati Music Festival. The multi-year project aims to modernize the venue, but Burrow’s legacy includes moments like Scott’s 2021 takedown.

What’s next for Joe Burrow and the Bengals?

Burrow enters the 2026 season as the Bengals’ undisputed starter. The team’s stadium upgrades won’t change his role, but they signal Cincinnati’s push to stay competitive. Scott’s rant, meanwhile, fades into the past-though it still stings for Burrow’s supporters.

The Bengals’ renovations focus on fan experience, but Burrow’s on-field battles with rivals like the Ravens remain central to his narrative. His 2021 Week 17 outing stands as a reminder of his big-game poise, even if critics like Scott once dismissed it.