why is ja'marr chase suspended

Ja'Marr Chase was suspended by the NFL for one game due to unsportsmanlike conduct after he spat on Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey during a game on November 12, 2025. The incident occurred in the fourth quarter, prompting Ramsey to throw a punch at Chase and get ejected. Although Chase denied spitting on Ramsey, video evidence clearly showed that he did, leading the NFL to issue the suspension under rules against acts contrary to sportsmanship. Chase will miss the Bengals' upcoming game against the New England Patriots and will forfeit his game pay and bonuses for the suspension. He has the right to appeal the decision but will be sidelined until the appeal is resolved.