Two NFL head coaches have made it very clear that they are not fans of Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase right now.
The Cincinnati Bengals All-Pro wide receiver has been suspended for this weekend’s game against the New England Patriots. Chase was caught spitting on Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey during Sunday’s game. Chase initially denied spitting on the former Dolphins star, though video evidence surfaced – and it was pretty indisputable.
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Chase appealed his one-game suspension, though his appeal was rejected.
“Chase’s appeal was heard by Jordy Nelson, who was jointly appointed by the NFL and NFL Players Association. Nelson upheld the suspension, which the league had announced Monday,” ESPN reported.
“The ban will cost Chase his weekly paycheck of $448,333. He also will forfeit a $58,823 per-game active bonus.”
Ja’Marr Chase was ripped by two prominent NFL head coaches.
Spitting is something that should never be tolerated, whether in sports or life in general. Two prominent NFL head coaches have made that clear.
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Ramsey was ejected from the game on Sunday, for retaliating to Chase’s spit. The NFL referees on the field only saw Ramsey’s punch, not Chase’s spit.
“We did not see anything that rose to that level at all,” referee Bill Vinovich said in a pool report afterward.
But two prominent NFL head coaches are standing by Ramsey over Chase
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said this week that when someone spits on you, anything is on the table.
“I have no message if someone spits in your face. Do what comes natural,” Tomlin said following the spitting incident.
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Bears head coach Ben Johnson agreed.
“He’s 100% right as far as I’m concerned. He hit the nail on the head. He just keeps it real and authentic at all times,” Johnson said.
Chase has made enemies out of at least two prominent NFL head coaches this week for his antics.
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Nov 19, 2025, where it first appeared in the NFL section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.