Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase's 1-game suspension he was dealt for spitting on Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey has been upheld.

Chase had appealed the suspension, which was upheld by hearing officer Jordy Nelson .

With the suspension being upheld, Chase will miss next week's game against the New England Patriots.

As a result, Chase will forfeit his weekly paycheck of $448,333, plus a $58,823 per-game active bonus.

Jalen Ramsey was ejected from Sunday's Steelers-Bengals game after throwing a punch at Chase, who was seen on video spitting at Ramsey. Following Sunday's game, Chase denied the allegations from Ramsey that he was spit on.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase reacts after having his helmet pulled off during an NFL football game, Su

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