NFL news: Steelers’ Jalen Ramsey ejected for hitting Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase

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Two big NFL stars clashed in their Sunday afternoon game 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 game. The two men came 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 #5 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is held up by his teammates after being ejected during the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Justin Berl/Getty Images)

NFL officials were closely monitoring the incident as a flag was thrown. Players from both teams gathered around Ramsey and Chase. The wide receiver was hot and had to be stopped from further escalating the incident.

The CBS show also showed an earlier incident between Chase and Ramsey. Both players appeared to grab the masks before their composure boiled over.

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Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42) breaks up a pass intended for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase (1) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)

Ramsey had four tackles and a pass breakup before being ejected. Pittsburgh then led 20-9.

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

Jalen Ramsey #5 of the Pittsburgh Steelers leaves the field before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Justin Berl/Getty Images)

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

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