The incident involving Cincinnati Bengals star Ja’Marr Chase is stirring up controversy across the NFL after he suddenly filed a lawsuit against the league, claiming that the video of him spitting on Jalen Ramsey was completely “fabricated”, “insufficient evidence”, and only aimed at weakening the Bengals before the next game. The story is becoming more dramatic than ever when the Pittsburgh Steelers were also dragged into the storm, and the Steelers president’s reaction has stunned the entire football world.

According to the information circulating, the video that was considered “evidence” was completely rejected by Chase. He asserted that the image was edited, did not clearly show any offensive behavior, and accused the NFL of intentionally creating a false incident to affect the team’s psychology before their important match. Chase believed that his potential suspension caused the Bengals to lose a key offensive player – something that could change the course of the season.
In the lawsuit, Chase used words such as “lie,” “fabrication,” and “intentional disruption,” emphasizing that this was not only a personal injury but also a lack of transparency in the team’s performance. Many Bengals fans were outraged, saying that he was becoming a victim of “off-field drama” that they believed did not reflect the player’s true character.
However, what caused the most public outcry came from the Steelers. When asked about the incident – which attracted dozens of reporters and simultaneously placed expectations on a tense statement – the Steelers president only said five words, leaving the entire leadership and Chase dumbfounded:
“We’re not involved in this.”

Five short words, not harsh, not counter-attacking, but had the effect of a direct blow. Because although the Steelers were not directly involved in the video or the accusation, the team’s calm denial of any involvement created a layer of implication: they did not want to be dragged into any non-professional story, nor did they want to be the excuse for any psychological developments before the upcoming game.
This reaction also made a part of the public question: would Chase’s naming of the Steelers in the context of the NFL lawsuit unintentionally make the matter more serious? Some experts believe that bringing the Steelers into the picture could change the course of the controversy, as the team has a clear “outside the drama” situation, and the president’s five-word response only highlights that.
Meanwhile, the Bengals are facing considerable psychological pressure internally. The players are said to have been “dumbfounded” by the Steelers’ response, not because of the harshness but because of the decisiveness. They understand that their opponents are not wavering and will definitely enter the game with absolute focus, while the Bengals have to deal with the media storm and the unfinished lawsuit.
The NFL has not yet made an official statement on whether the video is reliable or how long the review process for Ja’Marr Chase’s lawsuit will take. But one thing is for sure: this story has generated enormous attention, and each new development can directly affect the situation of the season.
In that context, both fans and experts are watching the next steps of Chase, the NFL, and the Bengals – the team that is facing a big challenge not only on the field but also in the tense psychological battle off the field.