Free-agent wide receiver John Ross worked out for the New Orleans Saints on Monday. Ross failed to make the Philadelphia Eagles' final roster out of training camp. He was once drafted as the ninth overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft. Ross also owned the record for the fastest 40-yard dash time at the NFL combine until 2024. However, he has never lived up to his pedigree and has recently bounced around the league. Ross would give the Saints a vertical threat and extra depth behind Chris Olave, Rashid Shaheed, and A.T. Perry. Given that he has not played in a regular season game since 2021, Ross does not project to have much fantasy appeal if he were to be signed.
John Ross A Part Of Starting Receiving Corps In Preseason Opener
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver John Ross caught three of five targets for a team-leading 28 yards receiving in the preseason opener against Baltimore Friday night. The 28-year-old was a part of the starting group, which was the second-string, to open the game and played into the second half with backup quarterback Kenny Pickett. Ross led the starting offense in the receiving game and saw five targets alongside Britain Covey. The former first-rounder has been receiving praise throughout the offseason and seems to have an inside track on the No. 3 job in the Eagles receiving room. The speedster will look to have a late-career rebirth after being one of the more glaring first-round busts of the past decade.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver John Ross was getting first team reps on Wednesday in OTAs, according to Eagles reporter Eliot Shorr-Parks. The 28-year-old agreed to a one-year contract with the Eagles on May 23 and has already begun to have opportunities with the first team. The former Washington product was selected with the ninth overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals but has unfortunately been unable to perform in the NFL. He had a season-high of only 506 yards in 2019 and has yet to come close to that total over the past four seasons. He announced his retirement last summer but appears to be eyeing an NFL comeback. Currently, the Eagles wide receiver room is highlighted by A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith but is lacking a consistent number three option. Ross could become a name to mention throughout training camp in July if he continues to earn opportunities with the starting staff.
Former first-round wide receiver John Ross recently signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as he looks to revive his NFL career. Ross spent time with the Kansas City Chiefs last July before retiring. Before that, he set a then-NFL record with a 4.22-second 40-yard dash at the combine and was taken ninth overall by the Cincinnati Bengals. He started just one game for Cincy in his rookie season and just 20 total, recording 51 catches for 733 yards and 10 touchdowns in four years. Ross last played in the NFL in 2021 with the Giants, catching 11 passes for 224 yards and one TD. "I haven't lost a step," Ross said. "I'm still the same guy. I feel like I'm better than what I was." The 28-year-old burner is intriguing in Philly's offense, but he'll most likely see most of his playing time on special teams as a kick returner.
Veteran free-agent wide receiver John Ross signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday, according to NFL insider Ari Meirov. Ross announced his retirement from football last July, but he is attempting a return to action for the 2024 season. The former No. 9 overall pick by the Cincinnati Bengals out of Washington famously broke Chris Johnson's 40-yard dash time at the 2017 NFL Combine with a 4.22 official run. That stood until the 2024 NFL Combine which saw Xavier Worthy post a 4.21 40-time. Despite his speed, Ross failed to make a significant impact in four years with the Bengals and one season with the New York Giants. Overall, he hauled in 62 passes for 957 yards and 11 touchdowns in 37 career games. Ross is likely a longshot to make the Eagles' 53-man roster, but he'll compete with veteran Parris Campbell and rookies Johnny Wilson and Ainias Smith to work behind star wideouts A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith.
Former Cincinnati Bengals and New York Giants wide receiver John Ross, whose 4.22-second 40-yard dash was the NFL scouting combine record until Xavier Worthy broke it earlier this year, will take part in the Philadelphia Eagles' rookie camp this week on a tryout basis, according to sources. Ross had retired last year but is now attempting to make a comeback. The 28-year-old speedster ended up being a bust after the Bengals took him with the ninth overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft out of Washington. Ross last played for the G-Men in 2021 and had 11 catches for 224 yards and one touchdown in 10 games (one start). In his five years in the NFL, he caught 62 of 143 targets for 957 yards and 11 scores in 37 games (21 starts). Ross will be a long shot to make the Eagles' active roster in 2024, let alone be fantasy relevant.
The Kansas City Chiefs placed wide receiver John Ross on the Reserve/Retired list on Wednesday, according to the league's transaction wire. Ross is the record-holder for the fastest 40-yard dash at the NFL scouting combine at 4.22 seconds. He was the ninth overall pick by the Cincinnati Bengals in 2017 out of Washington, but he ended up being a bust in the NFL. The 27-year-old had just 51 catches on 123 targets for 733 yards and 10 touchdowns in 27 games (20 starts) in his four seasons with the Bengals. In 10 games (one start) for the New York Giants in 2021, Ross caught 11 passes for 224 yards and one score.
The Kansas City Chiefs signed wide receiver John Ross to a Reserve/Futures deal on Monday, according to a source. The Chiefs now have the ninth and 10th picks from the 2017 NFL draft with their franchise in Ross and quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Ross did not play in the NFL at all during the 2022 season after missing the final four games of 2021 with a knee injury while with the New York Giants. The 27-year-old speedster has been unable to stay healthy for a full season in five NFL seasons, but the Chiefs will take a flier on him. In 37 career games (21 starts), Ross has piled up 62 receptions on 143 targets for 957 yards and 11 touchdowns for the Cincinnati Bengals and Giants.
New York Giants wide receivers Kadarius Toney (shoulder), John Ross (knee) and Collin Johnson (hamstring) have been ruled out for Week 17 against the Chicago Bears. Darius Slayton was put on the Reserve/COVID-19 list earlier this week and Sterling Shepard, C.J. Board and Dante Pettis are on Injured Reserve, so Kenny Golladay is the only healthy receiver on the team's active roster. New York has rookie Travis Toivonen, Pharoh Cooper, Alex Bachman and David Sills V on their practice squad. The Giants receiving corps has been comically banged up all year, but this is the worst it's been all season. Golladay and tight ends Evan Engram and Kyle Rudolph should see expanded roles, but New York's offense has been absolutely unwatchable with quarterbacks Mike Glennon and Jake Fromm taking over in recent weeks.
New York Giants wide receiver John Ross and defensive backs Adoree' Jackson and Keion Crossen will return to practice Wednesday while defensive end Dexter Lawrence was added to the Feserve/COVID-19 list. The Giants placed Ross, Jackson and Crossen on the COVID-19 list last week. Ross will serve as receiver depth behind rookie Kadarius Toney, Darius Slayton and Kenny Golladay. With quarterbacks Mike Glennon or Jake Fromm under center, the 26-year-old doesn't provide much fantasy upside catching passes from either quarterback in New York's anemic offense. Jackson and Crossen should help bolster a Giants secondary against the Chicago Bears in Week 17.
