by: Barkley Truax 3 hours ago BarkleyTruax
Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase has been suspended one game by the NFL, per release. This comes after it was determined that Chase spit on Steelers DB Jalen Ramsey, who was ejected after striking Chase on Sunday.
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“Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase has been suspended without pay for one game for an act of unsportsmanlike conduct during Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers,” the NFL wrote. “During the fourth quarter, Chase spit on Pittsburgh cornerback Jalen Ramsey, violating Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1, which applies to “any act which is contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship.”
“… Under the Collective Bargaining Agreement, Chase may appeal the suspension. Any appeal will be heard and decided upon by either Derrick Brooks, Ramon Foster, or Jordy Nelson, the hearing officers jointly appointed and compensated by the NFL and NFLPA to decide appeals of on-field player discipline.”
Chase will be eligible to return to Cincinnati’s active roster on Monday, Nov. 24. That’s the day following the team’s Week 12 game vs. the New England Patriots on Nov. 23.
The confrontation, which occurred with just over 13 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter of Pittsburgh’s 34–12 win on Sunday, led to Ramsey being ejected for punching Chase. The Bengals star wide receiver remained in the game after the incident.