Overview
- The ruling means the Bengals' leading receiver will sit Sunday's game against the Patriots, then be eligible to rejoin the roster on Nov. 24.
- Chase forfeits approximately $448,333 in base pay plus a $58,823 active bonus, a total reported around $507,000.
- Former player Jordy Nelson, jointly appointed by the NFL and NFLPA, denied the appeal after reviewing video that showed spitting.
- Jalen Ramsey was ejected for punching Chase during the incident, while the league issued no suspension for Ramsey.
- Pro Football Talk notes this is the NFL's first suspension for spitting, as coaches split in public comments with Zac Taylor backing Chase and Mike Tomlin defending Ramsey's reaction.