PFT Live with Mike Florio Ja’Marr Chase suspended one game + Michael Penix Jr. expected to miss rest of season (11/18 Hour 2)
Nov 18, 2025
Former NFL defensive back Devin McCourty joins to discuss Ja'Marr Chase's one-game suspension due to a spitting incident, delving into the ethics of accountability in the league. They analyze Jonathan Gannon's precarious job security in Arizona and the implications of Michael Penix Jr.'s potential season-ending knee injury on the Falcons' inconsistent season. The conversation touches on quarterback changes with Justin Fields, week 11 superlatives, and the impact of key injuries on team dynamics.
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Chase Spit Incident Confirmed
- Mike Florio and Devin McCourty conclude Ja'Marr Chase spat on Jalen Ramsey based on field-level and 8K video evidence.
- They note spitting is treated as ultimate disrespect and increasingly intolerable by the NFL.
Florio's One Fight Over A Spit
- Mike Florio recounts his single fight at 13 after someone spit on his Vikings jacket.
- He describes chasing the kid, pulling his bike, and ending the confrontation with a punch.
Precedent Favors Fines Over Suspensions
- Florio argues NFL precedent favored fines for spitting, not suspensions, and Jalen Carter was treated differently.
- He suggests Chase's best legal argument is to cite past fines and ejections rather than deny the act.
