The NFL fined Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Jalen Ramsey $14,491 for his role in an altercation with Cincinnati Bengals receiver Ja'Marr Chase during Pittsburgh's Week 11 win.
Ramsey was ejected for punching Chase during the fourth quarter.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRamsey told reporters after the game that Chase spit on him during the altercation. Chase denied spitting on Ramsey, but there was video evidence.
Chase was suspended for the Bengals' Week 12 game against the New England Patriots, and the suspension was upheld.
Chase loses $448,333 in salary, in addition to a per-game roster bonus of $58,823.
Earlier in the game, Ramsey wasn't penalized for hitting Chase late during the second quarter. CBS analyst Trent Green said during the broadcast he thought Ramsey should have been flagged.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Steelers' Jalen Ramsey fined for punching Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase
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