Overview
- Chase’s appeal was denied on Nov. 19, confirming he will sit out Sunday’s Bengals–Patriots game and forfeit about $507,156 in pay and bonuses.
- Field-level footage that surfaced after the game showed Chase spitting, which the NFL used to levy discipline even though officials did not see it live.
- Jordy Nelson, jointly appointed by the NFL and NFLPA, adjudicated the case and upheld the suspension under the CBA’s appeals process.
- The Bengals said they will proceed without their top receiver, with Zac Taylor backing Chase personally as Joe Flacco highlights opportunities for Tee Higgins and younger wideouts.
- Ramsey was ejected for punching Chase and could still face a fine when the league issues its weekly penalties, as coverage notes a likely figure near $12,172 and cites a recent spitting case as precedent.