Steelers’ Mike Tomlin on Jalen Ramsey ejection: ‘Do what comes natural’
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Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin did not elaborate to reporters Tuesday on his thoughts on Jalen Ramsey’s ejection from Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. But he made a compelling statement about how one should react in this situation.
Ramsey was ejected from the game in the fourth quarter of the AFC North game after he grabbed Chase’s face mask and punched him. Tensions were rising between the two stars, and after the match, Ramsey accused Chase of spitting on him, which led him to physical intervention.
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) breaks up a pass to Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase (1) during the first half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. (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-game; it’s unfortunate. This is not common behavior in the game of football, it has nothing to do with football,” Tomlin said. “So I will not comment on this matter. The NFL office has made its decision on this matter and we are moving forward.”
When asked later about texting Ramsey, Tomlin didn’t offer much. But he made his stance pretty clear on Ramsey’s response to the spitting incident.
“If someone spits in your face, I have no message. Do what comes naturally.”
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin takes a timeout during the second quarter of the NFL Week 11 game between the Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers led 10-6 at halftime. (IMAGN)
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Chase denied spitting, but video evidence proved otherwise. According to the league, the star recipient violated Rule 12, Section 3, Article 1, which applies to “any conduct contrary to generally understood principles of sportsmanship.”
Chase’s suspension will reportedly cost him $448,333 in game-day wages, as well as $58,823 in active bonuses per game, according to reports.
Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) finds himself in the middle of a shootout before being ejected during the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 11 game between the Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Bengals lost 34-12. (IMAGN)
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Cincinnati will be without Chase as it hosts the 9-2 New England Patriots, while the Steelers will likely continue to face Chicago without injured quarterback Aaron Rodgers.
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