Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase broke his silence on Monday after being issued a one-game suspension by the NFL for an on-field incident with Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey.

The incident occurred late in the game during a week 11 loss to the Steelers, video showing Chase spitting at Ramsey, who immediately grabbed the Bengals star and punched him before being ejected.

Chase — after initially denying he spat at his opponent — made a public apology on social media, addressing the matter. He walked back his earlier comments and took full responsibility.

“What I did was wrong. The circumstances don’t matter. My passion for the game is no excuse. There’s zero place in our sport — or in life — for that level of disrespect.”

He then went on to apologize to his teammates,

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