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On Tuesday, hearing officer Jordy Nelson will decide whether to uphold the NFL’s one-game suspension without pay of Bengals receiver Ja’Marr Chase for spitting on Jalen Ramsey. Losing the appeal would cost him $448,333 from his 2025 salary. Chase may argue precedent favors fines over suspensions for spitting, as when Jalen Carter was ejected and fined $57,000. This is the first time a hearing officer will rule on a first offense spitting suspension. His guarantees remain intact unless a ban reaches four games, even as the league signals a hard line.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.