NFL suspends Bengals star Ja'Marr Chase one game for spitting incident in loss vs Steelers

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The NFL has suspended Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase for one game for spitting at Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey during their Week 11 game Sunday afternoon.

Chase denied spitting at Ramsey, who was ejected after throwing a punch at the star receiver in the fourth quarter. However, video evidence showed otherwise, leading to the NFL’s discipline.

Chase’s one-game suspension will cost him his usual weekly paycheck of $448,333, as well as a $58,823 per-game active bonus, according to ESPN.

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Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) breaks up a pass intended for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/AP Photo)

The NFL said Chase violated Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1, which applies to "any act that is contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship."

The incident occurred when Chase and Ramsey were face-to-face, their facemasks pressed together, between plays in the fourth quarter. At first, no one understood why Ramsey grabbed Chase’s facemask and punched him, leading to his ejection.

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The AFC North rivals had exchanged words earlier in the game, but moments like that can happen between two of the league’s best players, especially in a divisional matchup.

After the game, Ramsey accused Chase of