VT. Steelers Discipline Jalen Ramsey Internally After Punch Targeted at Ja’Marr Chase — GM Omar Khan Speaks Out, Explains “Context Is Important, We Hope the NFL Won’t Suspend”
The Pittsburgh Steelers moved swiftly Sunday afternoon after defensive back Jalen Ramsey was ejected for throwing a punch at Ja’Marr Chase during a heated fourth-quarter exchange that instantly went viral across the NFL world. The penalty flipped momentum, ignited fan outrage online, and raised immediate questions about whether the league would issue a suspension.
But before the NFL office could even comment, the Steelers made their move.
The team issued internal discipline mirroring the type of penalty used in previous high-profile conduct cases. According to team officials,Ramsey has been fined $20,000 internally, which represents roughly 20–50% of his weekly salary, with all proceeds going to team-affiliated charities, including longtime Pittsburgh initiatives supporting at-risk youth and community health programs.
Ramsey accepted the fine and left the stadium without public comment, though multiple teammates privately called the situation “messy,” insisting the broadcast didn’t capture the full picture.
Jalen Ramsey says he was spit on by Ja’Marr Chase and that’s what induced the penalty and subsequent ejection.
And GM Omar Khan made sure the full picture reached the league office.
In a firm but measured statement, Khan defended the franchise’s accountability while demanding fairness in how league discipline is handled.
“Ramsey has been held accountable,” Khan said. “His actions do not reflect the standards we expect. But after reviewing the tape, we also saw Chase spitting at Ramsey first and repeatedly provoking him. I’m urging the NFL to take a closer look, because respect has to go both ways.”
Driving home, was telling my wife that the only reason Ramsey reacted like that with justification is if Chase spit on him…. Welp!
Khan’s strategy is clear. By disciplining the player internally and presenting evidence of mutual provocation, Pittsburgh hopes to pre-empt a league suspension that could weaken the defense heading into a crucial stretch of the season.
The incident adds yet another layer to the heated Steelers-Bengals rivalry, already known for emotional swings, hard hits, and moments that toe the line of control. As the league reviews the footage, Pittsburgh braces for the next chapter in what has become a season-defining storyline.
Packers Officially Sign $110 Million Defensive Star to Replace Kenny Clark After Parsons Trade
Green Bay, WI – Just days after pulling off one of the most shocking trades in recent NFL memory, the Green Bay Packers have doubled down on their defensive rebuild. The team isn’t just relying on Micah Parsons to reshape their pass rush—they’ve now locked in another major piece for the trenches.
The blockbuster deal that sent Parsons from Dallas to Green Bay for two first-round picks and Kenny Clark left fans wondering who could possibly fill the void left in the middle of the defensive line. Clark had been the anchor of the Packers’ run defense for years, and his absence created an urgent need.
The former Miami Dolphins first-rounder and Pro Bowl defensive tackle has agreed to terms with Green Bay on a restructured deal after his controversial release from the Las Vegas Raiders. Just one year removed from signing a $110 million contract with Las Vegas, Wilkins’ guarantees were voided after a dispute with the team’s medical staff following a Jones fracture.
Despite the injury concerns, the Packers view Wilkins as the perfect answer. At 28 years old, he has tallied 22 career sacks and nearly 400 tackles, proving himself as one of the league’s most disruptive interior defenders. His ability to collapse pockets and eat up double teams gives Parsons the freedom to wreak havoc on the edge.
Green Bay’s medical staff is confident they can manage his injury, pointing to the success of wide receiver Jayden Reed, who is currently playing through the exact same fracture without surgery. That reassurance helped seal the deal for Wilkins, who wanted a fresh start with a contender.
“This is where I belong,” Wilkins reportedly told teammates after the signing. “They believe in me, and I’m ready to prove I can be the piece that gets this defense over the top.”
The move now gives the Packers one of the most fearsome defensive fronts in football—pairing Parsons and Rashan Gary on the edges with Wilkins controlling the middle. For general manager Brian Gutekunst, it’s a statement: Green Bay isn’t just thinking about the future, they’re going all-in on winning now.
With Parsons under contract as the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history and Wilkins signed to solidify the line, the Packers’ defense suddenly looks like a unit built for January football. If the chemistry clicks, this could be the move that shifts the balance of power in the NFC.
