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PITTSBURGH — Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase claims that he did not spit on Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey during the scrum between the players that ended with Ramsey being ejected for punching Chase.
Video showed Chase clearly spitting on Ramsey, but he still denied having incited the incident.
“I never opened my mouth to that guy,” Chase said. “I didn’t spit on nobody.”
Field-level view of the second altercation between Ja'Marr Chase and Jalen Ramsey. Chase said "I didn't spit on nobody."
The video clearly shows he did.#Bengals @FOX19 pic.twitter.com/ooGzInoPdS
— Austin Briski (@austin_briski) November 16, 2025
Of course, Chase also took issue with the idea that he was punched by Ramsey, which also seemed obvious.
“Did you see me get punched? Hmm,” he retorted when asked about Ramsey striking him.
The NFL is investigating the issue, and Chase could face a fine or a suspension from the league for spitting on Ramsey.
Jalen Carter of the Philadelphia Eagles was issued a one-game suspension for spitting on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott earlier this season. Carter was ejected just six seconds into that game, with the NFL allowing that contest to stand for his suspension.
The Bengals are set to host the New England Patriots in Week 12, and while the Bengals’ playoff chances are over, that game could have a large impact in the AFC playoff picture.
In addition to the spitting allegations, Chase had a quiet night, with Ramsey, James Pierre and Joey Porter Jr. combining to hold him to three catches for 30 yards on the afternoon.
This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Ja’Marr Chase Denies Spitting on Jalen Ramsey: ‘I Didn’t Spit on Nobody’
