Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey was ejected from Sunday’s matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals after throwing a punch at Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, escalating a heated third-quarter skirmish that handed Cincinnati a crucial first down. The incident unfolded late in the third quarter with the Bengals facing fourth-and-1 at midfield.
After a timeout, Ramsey and Chase exchanged words, leading to a post-play scuffle where Ramsey appeared to rip at Chase’s facemask before landing the punch.
NFL insider Ian Rapoport broke the news on X, prompting a flurry of responses: “Steelers CB Jalen Ramsey was ejected for throwing a punch,” he posted, garnering over 300 likes in minutes.
Fans and analysts piled on. “Jalen Ramsey getting ejected for punching Ja’Marr Chase and ripping at his face mask right in front of two officials is peak comedy,” tweeted @kaylee__mo , capturing the chaotic absurdity. Another user, @SportsTalkGirll , summed up the day’s wild energy: “Now Jalen Ramsey EJECTED for punching Ja’Marr Chase…wtf going on today .”Bengals supporters reveled in the momentum shift, with @Bengals__Nation sharing video of the “sucker punch” and declaring it a turning point. Steelers faithful were less amused; @turtsportsbrand simply posted, “Lmao Jalen Ramsey ejected for punching,” mixing disbelief with dark humor.Critics questioned the league’s enforcement, drawing parallels to past ejections. “Jalen Ramsey ejected for punching Ja’Marr Chase, some players bring more drama than discipline to the game,” noted @mimicute01.
Highlight accounts like @fballforeverhq amplified the moment with broadcast footage, racking up thousands of views: “BREAKING: Steelers DB Jalen Ramsey was EJECTED for punching Ja’Marr Chase .”As the game heads into the fourth quarter, the Bengals lead 20-17, with Burrow connecting on a 12-yard touchdown to Chase just after the penalty. Ramsey’s fine and potential suspension loom large, but for now, the focus remains on a rivalry renewed by raw emotion. In the NFL, where trash talk often simmers beneath the surface, Sunday’s flare-up served as a reminder: Sometimes, the line between passion and penalty blurs in an instant.
