Referee Vinovich: No Evidence of Chase Spitting on Ramsey
Recent footage from a game in Pittsburgh has raised questions regarding the conduct of Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase toward Steelers safety Jalen Ramsey. The incident appears to show Chase spitting on Ramsey during a heated exchange. However, it went unnoticed by game officials at the time.
Referee Vinovich Addresses the Incident
Referee Bill Vinovich spoke with pool reporter Brian Batko from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette about the controversy. He confirmed that the officials did not observe Chase spitting on Ramsey during the match. Vinovich stated, “No. Obviously, we did not. We did not see anything that rose to that level at all.”
Implications for the Game
Had the officials seen evidence of spitting, it could have led to Chase’s ejection from the game. Instead, the only ejection during the match was that of Ramsey, who was thrown out for throwing a punch at Chase.
Potential Discipline for Chase
The league may take further action against Chase, especially considering the available video evidence. This situation highlights the scrutiny players face regarding their on-field behavior.
- Players Involved: Ja’Marr Chase (Bengals), Jalen Ramsey (Steelers)
- Incident: Alleged spitting by Chase
- Official Response: No evidence observed by referees
- Punishment: Ramsey ejected; potential discipline for Chase pending
The outcome of this incident could impact not just the players involved but also the league’s reputation regarding player conduct.
