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NFL Upholds Ja'Marr Chase's One-Game Suspension for Spitting on Jalen Ramsey

The decision highlights the NFL’s stance that spitting is a suspendable offense with substantial financial consequences.

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Nov 2, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) catches a pass against the Chicago Bears during the second quarter at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images/ File Photo

Overview

  • Jointly appointed hearing officer Jordy Nelson denied Chase’s appeal, keeping the one-game ban in place.
  • Chase will miss Sunday’s Week 12 game against the Patriots and is eligible to return to the Bengals’ active roster on Nov. 24.
  • The suspension will cost Chase $448,333 in base pay plus a $58,823 active roster bonus, totaling about $507,156.
  • League-reviewed video showed Chase spitting at Jalen Ramsey, who was ejected for throwing a punch after saying he was spat on.
  • Pro Football Talk reports Chase is the first NFL player suspended for spitting, while Steelers coach Mike Tomlin publicly supported Ramsey’s reaction.