Bengals get encouraging news on injured $25.5 million tight end originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Cincinnati Bengals have struggled in recent weeks, and their Week 11 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers was a huge blow to their playoff chances.

Cincinnati Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase did something no one in the NFL saw coming when he decided to spit at Pittsburgh Steelers CB Jalen Ramsey during the Bengals’ Week 11 loss to their AFC North rival.

Sunday’s road trip to Pittsburgh’s Acrisure Stadium didn’t turn out well for the Cincinnati Bengals, as they suffered a 34-12 loss to the Steelers they could ill afford. Drew Garrison of the Cincy Jun

The NFL has upheld the one-game suspension for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, the league announced on Tuesday.

CINCINNATI – The NFL has suspended Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase for spitting on Pittsburgh Steelers safety Jalen Ramsey, an infraction Chase said he didn’t commit.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is reportedly progressing well since the team's decision to open his practice window last week.

Ja’Marr Chase’s appeal of his one-game suspension was denied. Appeals officer Jordy Nelson upheld the Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver’s suspension on Tuesday night. Chase will miss Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots.

Nov 16, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Darnell Washington (80) runs with the ball against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Dax Hill (23) and safety Geno Stone (22) during the second half at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images / Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Cam Taylor-Britt was injured during the team's NFL Week 11 game against Pittsburgh.