What's the scoop on Ja'Marr Chase spitting on Jalen Ramsey? Here's what you need to know about the scuffle that got a Steelers player tossed against the Bengals.

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Did Ja'Marr Chase spit on Jalen Ramsey? What to know about altercation that led to Steelers star ejected vs. Bengals image

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TL;DR

  • Steelers safety Jalen Ramsey was ejected for punching Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase.
  • Video evidence suggests Chase spit on Ramsey, despite his denials postgame.
  • Steelers players like Cameron Heyward believe Chase's actions warranted a penalty.
  • Ramsey was ejected for striking Chase; officials did not see Chase spit.

During the Week 11 divisional matchup between the Steelers and Bengals, the game took a negative turn in the early fourth quarter. As both teams were engaged in a close contest, Pittsburgh safety Jalen Rams ey was removed from the game for throwing a punch at Cincinnati wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase.

The altercation marked the peak of a day rife with disagreements between the pair. Their conflict began from the very start.

Initially, Ramsey appeared to mimic a pugilist purely out of spite for Chase, who he had helped hold relatively quiet throughout the day. It wasn't until later that evidence revealed the true nature of Ramsey and Chase's conflict.

Here's a rundown of the events leading up to Ramsey's punch, addressing whether Chase actually spat at Ramsey.

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Chase spit on Ramsey?

Chase denied spitting on Ramsey postgame. Video evidence would suggest otherwise.

The video aligns with statements made by Several Steelers players after Sunday's game. Cameron Heyward expressed strong opinions about Chase when he addressed reporters.

"Two competitors but one guy took it too far," Heyward said. "Our guy got penalized but if you’re going to spit on a guy, you don’t belong in the game. Hopefully the NFL handles it."

Ja'Marr Chase commented on the Jalen Ramsey spitting incident.

Chase insisted he didn't spit at Ramsey when talking to reporters after the game.

"I didn't spit on nobody," Chase proclaimed.

Jalen Ramsey versus Ja'Marr Chase footage

A look at the video capturing Ramsey and Chase's encounter, from Chase's spit to Ramsey's subsequent punch.

Why was Jalen Ramsey ejected?

The officiating team encountered Ramsey's fury following his punch thrown at Chase. His behavior resulted in an immediate unsportsmanlike conduct penalty and ejection from the match. The post-game pool report confirmed that Ramsey was indeed removed from the game for Striking Chase. Notably, referee Bill Vinovich informed the pool reporter that he did not observe Chase spitting at Ramsey. Had the officials seen the entire incident, it's plausible they would have imposed a comparable penalty on the Bengals wide receiver.

Will the NFL suspend Ja'Marr Chase?

Chase managed to avoid repercussions in Sunday's game. However, it's improbable he'll continue to do so for an extended period. He's expected to face a suspension for his conduct.

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