Ja’Marr Chase commentary: Bengals WR apologizes for spitting on Jalen Ramsey

Ja’Marr Chase issued a public apology for spitting on Steelers safety Jalen Ramsey during the Bengals’ Week 11 loss to Pittsburgh. Chase, who initially denied it Spitting on Ramseywill play in Cincinnati’s Thanksgiving Day game against the Ravens after serving a suspension for the Week 12 loss to the New England Patriots.

“What I did was wrong,” Chase said in a statement. Posted on Instagram. “Circumstances don’t matter. My passion for the game is no excuse. There is no place in our sport – or our lives – for this level of disrespect.”

Chase apologized “to everyone in the Pittsburgh Steelers organization.” He also apologized to his coaches, teammates, the Bengals organization and his fans while vowing that he “will never let that happen again.”

“I don’t take anyone who wears my jersey for granted,” he said. “I do not approach my position as a role model. As someone who strives to lead with character and authenticity, I should have taken immediate responsibility for what happened. I am committed to regaining your respect – not just with my words, but with my actions, day in and day out, on and off the field.”

With his suspension behind him, Chase will now resume the task of helping the 3-8 Bengals get back on track, starting with Thursday night’s road game against the Ravens. Helping his cause would be Return For Joe Burrow, who is scheduled to play for the first time since suffering a toe injury in Week 2.

However, the Bengals will not have fellow wide receiver Tee Higgins against the Ravens After suffering a concussion During last Sunday’s loss to the Patriots.