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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin did not go into detail with reporters Tuesday about his thoughts on Jalen Ramsey’s ejection from Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. However, he made a telling statement about how someone should react in that situation.
Ramsey was ejected in the fourth quarter of the AFC North game after he appeared to grab Chase’s face mask and punch him. Tensions between the two respective stars had been building, and after the match, Ramsey accused Chase of spitting on him, causing him to get physical.
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) breaks up a pass intended for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase (1) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
Tomlin told reporters Tuesday that he was aware of Ramsey’s accusation. He declined to comment on the NFL’s decision to suspend Chase for one game.
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“I was aware of it. I certainly spoke to Jalen in the game – it’s an unfortunate incident. It’s not an act common to the game of football, it has nothing to do with football,” Tomlin said. “And so I’m not going to comment on that. The NFL front office made their ruling on that and so we’ll move on.”
When later pressed about his messages to Ramsey, Tomlin didn’t offer much. But he made his position on Ramsey’s reaction to the spitting incident quite clear.
“I have no message if someone spits in your face. Do what comes naturally.”
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin calls a timeout in the second quarter of the NFL Week 11 game between the Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. The Steelers led 10-6 at halftime. (IMAGIN)
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Chase denied spitting, but video evidence proved otherwise. According to the league, the star receiver violated Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1, which applies to “any action contrary to the generally understood principles of sportsmanship.”
According to reports, Chase’s suspension will reportedly cost him $448,333 in game-day salary, as well as an active bonus of $58,823 per game. game.
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) is at the center of a scuffle before being ejected in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 11 game between the Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. The Bengals lost by 1,234. (IMAGIN)
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Cincinnati will be without Chase as they host the 9-2 New England Patriots, while the Steelers advance to Chicago — possibly without injured quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
