"It is a one-game suspension for unsportsmanlike conduct, which Chase may choose to appeal according to a news release from the league. The suspension is without pay. "During the fourth quarter, Chase spit on Pittsburgh cornerback Jalen Ramsey, violating Rule 12, section 3, article 1," the release reads. "Which applies to 'any act which is contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship.'""
"Chase and Ramsey got into an altercation after a late hit from the Pittsburgh cornerback. Ramsey was ejected from the game for throwing a punch. "He spit on me, so it's up," Ramsey told reporters after the game. "I don't give a [expletive] about no football after that. Once he spit, it was ... I ain't going to talk about that part of it.""
"Chase was asked whether he spit on Ramsey. He shook his head and said "I ain't never opened my mouth to that guy." Chase admitted that he may have said something that may have upset Ramsey. "He don't like some of the words that I told him," Chase said. "We've been going back and forth a little so I'm sure something got under his skin.""
Ja'Marr Chase was suspended one game without pay for spitting on Pittsburgh cornerback Jalen Ramsey during an altercation and may appeal the decision. The spat followed a late hit that led to Ramsey being ejected for throwing a punch. Chase denied opening his mouth toward Ramsey but acknowledged that he may have said things that upset him. Chase ranks second in the NFL with 861 receiving yards on 79 catches from 117 targets. His absence will weaken Cincinnati's passing game while quarterback Joe Burrow remains sidelined but has returned to practice, eyeing Thanksgiving for a potential return.
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