Steelers' Mike Tomlin weighs in on Jalen Ramsey’s ejection after spitting incident with Ja’Marr Chase

Pittsburgh Steelers caput manager Mike Tomlin didn’t spell into item with reporters connected Tuesday astir his thoughts connected Jalen Ramsey’s ejection from Sunday’s crippled against the Cincinnati Bengals. He did, however, connection a telling connection regarding however idiosyncratic should respond successful that situation. 

Ramsey was ejected successful the 4th fourth of the AFC North matchup aft helium appeared to drawback Chase’s facemask and punch him. Tensions betwixt the 2 respective stars had been building, and aft the game, Ramsey accused Chase of spitting connected him, which prompted him to get physical. 

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) breaks up a walk intended for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) during the archetypal fractional of an NFL shot crippled Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, successful Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Tomlin told reporters connected Tuesday that helium was alert of Ramsey’s accusation. He declined to remark connected the NFL’s determination to suspend Chase for 1 game. 

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"I was aware. I surely talked to Jalen in-game – it’s an unfortunate incident. It’s not an enactment that’s communal to the crippled of football, it’s thing to bash with football," Tomlin said. "And so, I’m not going to remark connected it. The NFL bureau rendered their judgement connected it and truthful we’re moving on." 

When pressed aboriginal astir his messaging to Ramsey, Tomlin did not connection much. But helium did marque his stance connected Ramsey’s absorption to the spitting incidental rather clear.

"I person nary connection if idiosyncratic spits successful your face. Do what comes natural." 

Pittsburgh Steelers caput manager Mike Tomlin calls timeout successful the 2nd 4th of the NFL Week 11 crippled betwixt the Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals astatine Acrisure Stadium successful Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, connected Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. The Steelers led 10-6 astatine halftime. (IMAGN)

NFL SUSPENDS BENGALS STAR JA'MARR CHASE ONE GAME FOR SPITTING INCIDENT IN LOSS VS STEELERS

Chase denied spitting, but video grounds proved otherwise. According to the league, the prima receiver violated Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1, which applies to "any enactment that is contrary to the mostly understood principles of sportsmanship."

According to reports, Chase’s suspension volition reportedly outgo him game-day wage of $448,333, arsenic good arsenic a $58,823 per-game progressive bonus. 

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) finds himself astatine the halfway of a skirmish earlier being ejected successful the 4th fourth of the NFL Week 11 crippled betwixt the Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals astatine Acrisure Stadium successful Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, connected Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. The Bengals mislaid 34-12. (IMAGN)

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Cincinnati volition beryllium without Chase arsenic they big the 9-2 New England Patriots, portion the Steelers determination connected to look Chicago – perchance without injured backmost Aaron Rodgers.

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