Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase has issued a public apology following a one-game suspension for spitting at Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey during an NFL matchup. The incident, which occurred in Week 11, led to Ramsey’s ejection and Chase’s suspension. Chase admitted his actions were wrong and apologized to fans, the Bengals, the Steelers, and the NFL in an Instagram post, vowing to learn from the incident and improve his conduct.
Chase was suspended by the NFL after the spitting incident, which ultimately led to Ramsey’s ejection in the Steelers-Bengals matchup. Ramsey punched Chase twice and was immediately sent to the locker room. Chase denied he spat at Ramsey after the game, but video evidence proved otherwise. He appealed his suspension to the league, but it was ultimately denied.
Chase’s suspension also cost him a $14,491 fine and his game check of more than $500,000. The superstar receiver issued an apology to fans, the Bengals, the Steelers, and the entire NFL in an Instagram post as he heads into Week 12 — a Thanksgiving matchup against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday night.