Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey got an early hook from Sunday's win over the Cincinnati Bengals for his role in a scrap with wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase. On Monday, it was Ramsey's counterpart who was punished.
The NFL has suspended Chase for one game after it determined he spit toward Ramsey, igniting the fourth-quarter scuffle.
Chase plans to appeal the ruling, a person with knowledge of the receiver's plans told the Cincinnati Enquirer and the USA TODAY Network. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about Chase's next steps.
If his appeal is unsuccessful, Chase will miss the Bengals' Week 12 contest against the New England Patriots. He will also lose his weekly paycheck of $448,333 and a $58,823 bonus for being active.
Chase denied Ramsey's claim that the receiver had spit when the two met face-to-face, but video footage appeared to contradict the Bengals standout's assertion.
