Overview
- The NFL issued Jalen Ramsey a $14,491 unsportsmanlike conduct fine after he was ejected for striking Ja’Marr Chase in the fourth quarter of Week 11.
- League review of postgame footage showed Chase spitting at Ramsey, resulting in a one-game suspension and a forfeited paycheck of about $507,156.
- Officials did not penalize Chase during the game because they did not see the spit, and he will sit out Sunday against the Patriots.
- The league’s public listing described Ramsey’s infraction as “other,” leaving uncertainty over whether the fine covered his punch or an earlier offsetting penalty.
- Ramsey said the spit prompted his reaction and Mike Tomlin backed his player, while Bengals coach Zac Taylor said Chase crossed a line but defended his character.