Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase is appealing his one game suspension for spitting on Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey,
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Chase has an argument, and it is if he really meant to spit on Ramsey, he would have hit him in the helmet, not spit down at his feet.
“His argument essentially being, as far as I understand, if he was going to spit on Jalen Ramsey, he wouldn’t spit on his face rather than on the floor or on his jersey,” Rapoport said.
That has a hard time being convincing to overturn his one-game suspension that would see his game check forfeited against the New England Patriots.
The appeal will have an expedited review process, with NFL officers Jordy Nelson, Ramon Foster, and Derrick Brooks who could oversee the judgement. Foster is a former Steelers offensive lineman.
The suspension is in line with Eagles defensive lineman Jalen Carter, who was suspended one game for spitting at Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott to open the season.
Ramsey was ejected for throwing a punch, but later video showcased that Chase spit on Ramsey. Ramsey’s name did not appear in the ruling, meaning he likely is not suspended, but he will likely face a hefty fine.
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