Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase was suspended without pay for one game on Monday for spitting on Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey.

Chase spat on Ramsey during a confrontation in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game. Ramsey grabbed Chase by the face mask and punched him, which resulted in Ramsey’s 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 after the Bengals’ 34-12 loss , but a Cincinnati television station had video of the incident. Chase did not speak to reporters in the Bengals’ locker room on Monday.

When asked if officials saw Chase spit on Ramsey, referee Bill Vinovich told a pool reporte

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