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John Ross

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Eagles sign former Bengals draft bust

The Philadelphia Eagles are taking a shot at a former high-profile first-round pick. The Eagles announced Thursday that they have agreed to terms with wide receiver John Ross on a one-year deal. Ross will join the team for training camp in a bid to …

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Ex-Bengals draft bust attempting NFL comeback

Former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross III is looking to make an NFL comeback. Ross, the No. 9 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, has been invited to participate in the Philadelphia Eagles’ rookie camp this week, according to Mike …

John Ross at the NFL Combine

Ex-Bengals draft bust eyeing NFL comeback

The man responsible for the fastest 40 time in NFL history is emerging from the tunnel once again. Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports this week that the Kansas City Chiefs have waived wide receiver John Ross from the reserve/retired list. This is …

John Ross at the NFL Combine

Former top-10 NFL draft pick decides to retire

Former top-10 NFL draft pick John Ross appears to be calling it a career. The Kansas City Chiefs placed Ross on the reserve/retired list, according to the NFL transaction wire on Wednesday. The #Chiefs placed WR John Ross on the reserve/retired list, …

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Chiefs taking chance on ex-draft bust

The Kansas City Chiefs are hoping to rehabilitate a former draft bust by giving him the Patrick Mahomes treatment. ESPN’s Field Yates reported on Monday that the Chiefs are signing ex-first-round pick John Ross to a reserve/futures contract. …

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Former first-round pick poised for NFL comeback

A former first-round pick appears set to try to return to the NFL and get his career back on track. John Ross, the No. 9 pick in the 2017 draft, is planning to work out for teams around the start of the regular season. Ross, who is coming back from a …

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John Ross suffered foot injury while playing defense in practice

John Ross’ time with the Cincinnati Bengals has not been a happy one, and the latest twist in the story is pretty much typical of his NFL career so far. Ross will miss Sunday’s game, and potentially beyond, after suffering a foot injury …

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John Ross pushes for trade from Bengals on social media

John Ross left little doubt on Friday that he wants out of Cincinnati. The Bengals wide receiver publicly demanded a trade on Twitter, hinting at significant unhappiness with the organization. He also disputed reported characterizations of himself as …

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John Ross reportedly wants trade from Bengals

AJ Green insists any talk of him wanting a trade out of Cincinnati is off-base, but the same cannot be said of another Bengals wide receiver. John Ross, the No. 9 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, has barely been a part of the Bengals’ plans …

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5 NFL players who are running out of time to prove themselves

For most, the NFL stands for “Not For Long.” After all, perhaps more than any other professional sport in the world, the NFL is a “what have you done for me lately” league. Fortunes change quickly; today’s superstar …

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10 NFL players with most to prove in training camp

Before long, all 32 NFL teams will officially report to training camp in preparation for the 2019 regular season. It will be the beginning of a quest for Super Bowl LIV, and everyone should legitimately feel like they have a chance. That extends to …

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Report: Bengals shopping former first-round pick John Ross

The Cincinnati Bengals were hoping John Ross would emerge as one of the best wide receivers in football after they drafted him in the first round two years ago, but they are now exploring the possibility of moving on from the former Washington star. …

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John Ross reportedly expected to miss ‘a few weeks’ with groin injury

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross has not been able to stay healthy during his first two seasons in the NFL, and he is reportedly looking at another lengthy absence after his latest injury. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Ross is …

15 NFL players with something to prove in 2018

The NFL can be notoriously fickle. The risk of injury, the lack of guaranteed money, and the ever-changing game can alter the trajectory of a career very quickly. For some players, it leaves them in a position where they have to prove themselves …

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One player on every NFL team ready to make the leap in 2018

It may be hard to believe, but training camps are just around the corner, and that means meaningful football isn’t far off. It also means that previously injured players, under-performers and sophomores have another opportunity to prove they …

Each NFL team’s potential breakout player

Every year, we see NFL players across the league come into their own despite not having much of a track record. They can be all types; many are second- or third-year players who have matured and overcome injury or adapted to the NFL. There are others …

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