NFL Upholds Chase Suspension for Spitting on Ramsey

Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver JaMarr Chase will miss Sunday's home game against the New England Patriots after the NFL upheld his one-game suspension for spitting on Pittsburgh Steelers safety Jalen Ramsey during a November 16 matchup.

The incident occurred in the fourth quarter of the Steelers' 34-12 victory over the Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. Chase and Ramsey, who had been exchanging words throughout the game, became entangled near the sideline. Video footage later captured Chase spitting toward Ramsey, prompting the Steelers player to grab Chase's facemask and throw a punch. Officials ejected Ramsey for the retaliation, while both players initially received unsportsmanlike conduct penalties. Chase remained in the game but drew a 15-yard penalty for his role in the altercation.

Referee Bill Vinovich stated after the game that his crew did not observe the spitting in real time. However, the footage, first shared by a Cincinnati television station, surfaced shortly afterward and prompted an NFL investigation. The league suspended Chase on Monday under a rule prohibiting acts contrary to sportsmanship principles, marking the first such discipline in his...