Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase has been suspended without pay for one game for spitting on Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey.

Chase spat on Ramsey during a confrontation in the fourth quarter of the Steelers' 34-12 win on Sunday. Ramsey then grabbed Chase by his face mask and punched him, which resulted in his ejection.

In announcing the suspension, the NFL said Chase was disciplined under a rule that applies to "any act which is contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship."

Chase denied having spat at Ramsey when speaking after the game, but a Cincinnati television station had video of the incident.

Chase will miss the Bengals' home game against New England this weekend, though he has the right to appeal the suspension.

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