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Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson backed Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin ahead of the teams’ matchup this weekend after Tomlin appeared to defend cornerback Jalen Ramsey’s actions following last weekend’s spitting controversy.
Speaking to reporters before hosting Pittsburgh on Sunday, the first-year NFL head coach praised the success of his counterpart in the league. Johnson spoke at length about Tomlin before addressing his recent comments regarding Ramsey’s ejection from the team’s Week 11 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin calls a timeout in the second quarter of the NFL Week 11 game between the Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025. The Steelers led 10-6 at halftime. (IMAGE)
“The fact that he hasn’t had a losing season. It’s incredible. It’s absolutely incredible to think that he’s been a head coach as long as he has been and still has wins,” Johnson began.
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“He sets the bar high, and nothing but respect for him. How he goes about his business, he holds his players accountable. I think you saw it even this week with some of the quotes talking about a player being spit on. His reaction, I mean, he’s 100% right as far as I’m concerned.”
Johnson went on to say that Tomlin “hit the nail on the head” when discussing the incident in which Ramsey grabbed Ja’Marr Chase’s mask before punching him. Ramsey accused the star receiver of spitting on him, prompting his physical response.
Ramsey was ejected, but Chase was later suspended by the league after a review of the spitting allegations.
Jalen Ramsey #5 of the Pittsburgh Steelers leaves the field before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium on November 16, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Justin Berl/Getty Images)
STEELERS’ MIKE TOMLIN OPERATES ON JALEN RAMSEY’S EXPULSION AFTER SPITTING INCIDENT WITH JA’MARR CHASE
Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Tomlin weighed in on the incident.
“I was aware. I certainly talked to Jalen in the game; it’s an unfortunate incident. It’s not a common act in football, it has nothing to do with football,” Tomlin said. “And that’s why I’m not going to comment on it. The NFL office ruled on it and we’ll move forward.”
When pressed later about his messages to Ramsey, Tomlin didn’t offer much. But he did make his position on Ramsey’s reaction to the spitting incident pretty clear.
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson watches his team during a preseason game against the Miami Dolphins on Aug. 10, 2025, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
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“I have no message if someone spits in your face. Do what comes naturally to you.”
The Steelers head to Chicago hoping Aaron Rodgers will be on the field, even though the quarterback suffered a broken wrist.
