A collectively appointed NFL-NFLPA arbitrator has upheld Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase’s one-game suspension for spitting on Pittsburgh Steelers DB Jalen Ramsey throughout Sunday’s sport. Jordy Nelson heard Chase’s case however opted in opposition to decreasing Chase’s punishment.
It’s a predictable final result. Not only for the low success price of appeals however the deserves of the case. Video confirmed Chase clearly spitting on Ramsey’s jersey, prompting Ramsey to punch Chase. Ramsey was flagged and ejected from the sport whereas Chase acquired no in-game punishment.
Reportedly, Chase’s attraction centered across the notion that if he would have deliberately spit on Ramsey, it might’ve been in his face as a substitute of his jersey. A doubtful case to make. No matter argument Chase dropped at the attraction clearly didn’t work. Talking to reporters post-game, Chase claimed he didn’t spit on Ramsey. That was confirmed to be a lie.
Along with lacking Sunday’s sport in opposition to the New England Patriots, Chase can even forfeit his total sport test. A greater than $500,000 sum.
Chase will probably be eligible to return Week 13 in opposition to the Baltimore Ravens.
Ramsey was not suspended for his actions. A fantastic continues to be attainable, seemingly even, however gained’t be identified till the NFL releases its weekly fantastic data Saturday at 4 PM/EST. It might vary from $14,000 to $21,000.
Teammates defended Ramsey’s actions. Mike Tomlin additionally appeared to help them after studying that Chase spit on Ramsey.
“I’ve no message if somebody spits in your face,” Tomlin mentioned throughout his Tuesday press convention when requested if he despatched Ramsey a message. “Do what comes pure.”
Pittsburgh held Chase to a few catches for 30 yards within the loss, tying for his lowest receptions mark in opposition to the Steelers and setting a brand new low in receiving yards. At 3-7, the Bengals season is successfully over and the franchise is poised to overlook the playoffs for the third-straight season.
Pittsburgh and Cincinnati spilt the season sequence and gained’t meet once more till someday in 2026.
