Steelers star ejected from game against Bengals for throwing a punch

Two top NFL stars clashed during their game on Sunday afternoon and one of them was forced to leave the game early.

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey and Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase got into an altercation in the fourth quarter of their AFC North matchup. The two were face to face on the field when the Steelers player grabbed Chase’s mask, shook his head and appeared to punch him.

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Jalen Ramsey, right, of the Steelers is restrained by his teammates after being ejected during the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium on Nov. 16, 2025 in Pittsburgh. (Justin Berl/Getty Images)

NFL officials watched the incident closely as a flag was thrown. Players from both teams gathered around Ramsey and Chase. The wide receiver was hot and the incident had to be prevented from getting any worse.

The News broadcast also showed an earlier incident between Chase and Ramsey. The two players appeared to grab each other’s masks before their grudge erupted.

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Steelers cornerback James Pierre breaks up a pass intended for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Ramsey had four tackles and a pass deflection before being ejected. Pittsburgh led 20-9 at the time.

The Steelers won the game, 34-12.

Ramsey said after the game that Chase spit at him in the confrontation. Chase denied the accusation.

Ramsey, a seven-time Pro Bowl and Super Bowl champion, was traded to the Steelers from the Miami Dolphins in the offseason. He has played in nine games for the Steelers before the matchup against the Bengals. He has 43 tackles, one interception and two sacks this season.

Jalen Ramsey of the Pittsburgh Steelers leaves the field before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium on November 16, 2025. (Justin Berl/Getty Images)

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Chase, despite playing with backup quarterbacks this season, had an NFL-leading 76 receptions before the Steelers game. He has 831 receiving yards and five touchdowns.

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