Cincinnati Bengals Wide Receiver Ja’Marr Chase Could Face Discipline For Spitting Incident With Jalen Ramsey
In the wild theater of the NFL, where drama unfolds faster than a two-minute drill, we’ve got ourselves a classic “he said, he said” with a modern twist: high-definition instant replay. The latest on-field soap opera features Cincinnati Bengals’ star Receiver Ja’Marr Chase and Pittsburgh Steelers’ Cornerback Jalen Ramsey. During the Steelers’ 34-12 drubbing of the Bengals, things got, shall we say, a little moist.
A now-viral video appears to show Chase launching some saliva in Ramsey’s direction. Ramsey, not one to turn the other cheek, responded with a punch that earned him a one-way ticket to the locker room. Chase, however, got to stick around and watch the rest of the game. But as we all know, the eye in the sky, and the NFL’s disciplinary office, never sleeps.
What’s the Big Deal About a Little Spit?
Let’s be real, spitting on another person is just about the most disrespectful thing you can do outside of insulting their mother’s cooking. It’s a line you just don’t cross. ESPN analyst Damien Woody didn’t mince words, calling it “the most disrespectful thing that you could do to another man.” And he’s not wrong. It’s a move that says more than any trash talk ever could.
After the game, Chase played it cool, denying everything. “I ain’t never opened my mouth to that guy,” he said. A classic non-denial denial. Meanwhile, Ramsey was fuming, telling reporters, “He spit on me. So, it’s up… I don’t give a f*** about football after that. Respectfully.” You can feel the fury. When a player says they don’t care about the game anymore, you know it’s personal.
The NFL’s Sticky Precedent
So, what happens now? The league office is poring over the footage like it’s the Zapruder film. NFL insider Adam Schefter pointed out that the league has already set a precedent for this kind of behavior. Remember the season opener? Eagles star Jalen Carter got a one-game vacation for spitting on Cowboys’ QB Dak Prescott. The NFL made it clear: spit and you sit.
The video evidence against Chase is pretty damning. You can practically see the spittle leave his mouth in slow motion, a tiny projectile of disrespect. It’s hard to argue with that kind of footage. As Schefter put it, “Is the video a liar?” Probably not. Chase likely thought he could get away with it, but in 2025, cameras are everywhere.
The Final Verdict On Chase
The league is expected to rule on this quickly. Given the clear video and the precedent set with Carter, a one-game suspension for Chase seems almost inevitable. He’ll likely appeal, but good luck convincing a hearing officer that what everyone saw didn’t actually happen.
For the Bengals, losing their top receiver for even one game is a tough pill to swallow, especially when their playoff hopes are already on life support. It’s a classic case of an unforced error, a moment of madness that could have serious consequences. We’ll see if the NFL brings the hammer down, but all signs point to Chase getting a little time off to think about his actions.
