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By Andrew McCarty
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Sunday's AFC North showdown between the Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers turned ugly when veteran defensive back Jalen Ramsey was ejected from the contest for punching Bengals star wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase.
It wasn't until after the game, though, that the football world learned the true details of the incident. Ramsey claimed Chase spit on him before the Steelers defensive back took matter into his own hands.
The wide receiver denied the claim saying, "I ain’t never opened my mouth to that guy. … I didn’t spit on nobody."
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While broadcast cameras didn't catch the act, a field level camera determined Chase's comments weren't true as video showed the wide receiver clearly spitting at his opponent.
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On Monday, Chase denied an opportunity to speak with reporters. Not long later, head coach Zac Taylor addressed reporters and offered his take on the incident for the first time.
"Will keep my conversation with Ja’Marr Chase private. I’ve always been impressed with how he’s handled himself. What happened is unacceptable, but he’s one of the best leaders we have and I’ve always appreciated how he’s handled himself," Taylor said, via beat reporter Joe Danneman.
While he defended his wide receiver's character, Taylor admitted Chase's actions crossed the line. "Obviously what happened is crossing the line. We can’t have that. I know he’ll own up to that," he said.
Chase hasn't spoken on the matter since initially denying that he spit on Ramsey.
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