Ja’Marr Chase insisted, “I didn’t spit on nobody,” following the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, despite video evidence clearly showing him spitting on Jalen Ramsey. The Cincinnati Bengals star will now receive a harsh penalty from the NFL, sidelining him for this Sunday’s upcoming game.
“The NFL is suspending Bengals star WR Ja’Marr Chase one game for unsportsmanlike conduct after he was caught on video spitting on Steelers DB Jalen Ramsey. Barring a successful appeal, Chase is now set to miss Sunday’s game vs. the Patriots,” reported Tom Pelissero on X.
With Chase unavailable, the Bengals must look for other options on the depth chart, including Mitchell Tinsley, Charlie Jones, and Andrei Iosivas. These players must step up next week to help Tee Higgins and alleviate some of the pressure he faces when catching passes.
Suspension to cost Chase half a million dollars
Not only must the Bengals regroup for the game against the Patriots without Chase, but the receiver will also forfeit an entire week’s salary. This is standard procedure: once a player is suspended, the franchise stops payment until he can officially return to the active roster to play.
“Ja’Marr Chase’s one-game suspension will cost him his a weekly paycheck of $448,333 along with a $58,823 per game active bonus he now will be forfeiting,” reported Adam Schefter on X about the significant financial blow to Chase for spitting on Ramsey.
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Ramsey had reacted strongly after being spat on by Chase, calling the Bengals player’s actions low. “It is [one of the most disrespectful things someone can do]. It’s what p—- do, quite honestly,” Ramsey said following the game.
