NFL Acts Quickly After Ja’Marr Chase Spits On Jalen Ramsey, Issues One-Game Suspension

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase has received a one-game suspension without pay from the NFL due to unsportsmanlike conduct, following an incident where he spat on Pittsburgh Steelers safety Jalen Ramsey during their divisional game. The league announced this decision on Monday, emphasizing a violation of the principles of sportsmanship. As a consequence, Chase will miss the Bengals' upcoming Week 12 face-off against the New England Patriots unless he successfully appeals the ruling.The altercation transpired in the third quarter of the Bengals' 34-12 defeat against the Steelers, escalating from prior tensions between the two athletes. After the alleged spitting, Ramsey retaliated by striking Chase's helmet, leading to his ejection. Although Chase denied the accusation postgame, subsequent video evidence suggests otherwise. This suspension aligns with a precedent set earlier this season when Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Carter faced similar punishment for spitting on Dak Prescott. Losing Chase is a significant setback for a Bengals team striving for competitiveness.