Cincinnati Bengals vast receiver Ja’Marr Chase has been suspended with out pay for one recreation for spitting on Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey.
Chase spat on Ramsey throughout a confrontation within the fourth quarter of the Steelers’ 34-12 win on Sunday. Ramsey then grabbed Chase by his face masks and punched him, which resulted in his ejection.
In asserting the suspension, the NFL stated Chase was disciplined below a rule that applies to “any act which is contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship.”
Chase denied having spat at Ramsey when talking after the sport, however a Cincinnati tv station had video of the incident.
Chase will miss the Bengals’ residence recreation in opposition to New England this weekend, although he has the suitable to enchantment the suspension.
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor stated, earlier than the league introduced the suspension, that he had talked to Chase concerning the incident.
“It’s like we are trying to make something out of this situation. It’s the only thing that’s kind of upset me as I’m sitting in here,” Taylor stated.
“For a guy that has done everything we can to build our organisation around, he’s been awesome. Not perfect. I’m not perfect, trust me,
“I made loads of errors yesterday folks do not see on digital camera. Sadly his was.
“He’s going to have to own up for that. That will be part of his journey.”
It is the second time this season that the league has disciplined a participant for spitting. Philadelphia Eagles defensive sort out Jalen Carter was initially suspended one recreation for spitting on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott forward of the season opener.
In keeping with the NFL Gamers Affiliation database, Chase might be docked a minimum of $448,333,33 in base wage because of his suspension.
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