Ja’Marr Chase suspended one game for spitting on Jalen Ramsey

Ja’Marr Chase I just got punished for spitting Jalen Ramsey during the Bengals vs. Steelers game on November 16 … during which the league imposed a one-game suspension for “unsportsmanlike conduct.”

The NFL announced the punishment Monday … a day after cameras showed the Cincinnati star spitting on the Pittsburgh cornerback in the fourth quarter of the game. It will cost Chase his weekly check of $448,333, along with a game active bonus of $58,823.

Ramsey – who signed with the Steelers in June – told reporters after the game that at first it was just the usual nonsense, which he enjoys. But when Chase spit on him, all bets were off.

Chase was adamant that he didn’t spit on Ramsey, claiming that Jalen’s response was just about getting under his skin.

It’s a big blow for the Bengals, as Chase is their No. 1 receiver and recently became the highest-paid non-quarterback after signing a four-year extension worth $161 million.

The 3-7 Bengals have struggled all season without a quarterback Joe Burrow, who is still on the mend.