Ross reverted to Kansas City's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Ross was elevated to the Chiefs' active roster for a second straight game Sunday due to JuJu Smith-Schuster being sidelined with a hamstring injury. Ross played seven of the Chiefs' 68 offensive snaps Sunday but failed to haul in his lone target. If the Chiefs elevate Ross from the practice squad again, they'll subsequently have to sign him to the active roster in order for him to play for the team again in 2024.
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Chiefs' Justyn Ross: Elevated for Week 10
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The Chiefs elevated Ross from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Ross will be elevated for a second straight game due to JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) being ruled out. Ross played seven snaps on offense during the Chiefs' Week 9 win over the Buccaneers but did not see any targets from Patrick Mahomes.
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Justyn Ross: Lands back on practice squad
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Ross reverted to the Chiefs' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
With fellow wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) unable to play Monday night against Tampa Bay, Ross received an elevation to the active roster. The latter logged just seven offensive snaps in the contest and didn't get any targets. The elevation was Ross's first of the campaign, and his chance of being elevated again in Week 10 could depend upon whether Smith-Schuster is able to return to action.
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Chiefs' Justyn Ross: Elevated for Monday night
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Ross was elevated to the Chiefs' active roster Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
The Clemson product's elevation Monday provides depth in Kansas City's wide-receiver room, with JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) in line to miss his second consecutive game in Week 9's matchup against Tampa Bay. Ross appeared in 10 regular-season games with the Chiefs in 2023, catching six of his 11 targets for 53 yards. He's expected to serve as a depth piece in Monday night's contest, likely seeing minimal offensive work.
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Justyn Ross: Joins KC's practice squad
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Ross signed with Kansas City's practice squad Wednesday, Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com reports.
Ross was waived by the Chiefs on Tuesday but went unclaimed, giving Kansas City the opportunity to keep the wide receiver in the organization as a member of the practice squad. Kansas City has seven wide receivers on its 53-man roster, so it may take a couple of injuries for Ross to earn a chance at a promotion after he dressed for 10 regular-season games with Kansas City as a rookie in 2023.
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Justyn Ross: Sent to waivers
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The Chiefs waived Ross on Tuesday, Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com reports.
Ross appeared in 10 regular-season games with Kansas City last season, securing six of 11 targets for 53 yards, but he won't stick on the 53-man roster to begin the 2024 season. If the former Clemson standout goes unclaimed on waivers, though, he'll be a likely candidate to earn a spot on the Chiefs' practice squad.
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Chiefs' Justyn Ross: Will play Sunday
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Ross (hamstring) is active for Sunday's divisional-round matchup against Buffalo.
Ross was unable to play in the Chiefs' wild-card win over the Dolphins due to the injury, but he was able to log limited practices leading up to the divisional-round matchup with the Bills. The Clemson product will be one of the many options at receiver suiting up for Kansas City on Sunday.
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Chiefs' Justyn Ross: Questionable to face Buffalo
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Ross (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday night's game against the Bills, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Ross got in a round of limited practices this week, an upgrade after he went DNP-LP-LP last week before being ruled out versus Miami. Ross was hurt in the Week 18 finale against the Chargers. If active, he's unlikely to have much of an offensive role versus Buffalo.
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Chiefs' Justyn Ross: Questionable for Saturday
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Ross (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Dolphins.
Ross could be trending in the right direction to suit up Saturday, as he began the Chiefs' week of practice with a DNP but followed that up with two consecutive limited sessions. If the 24-year-old is able to play in Kansas City's wild-card outing, he'd likely serve as a reserve option at wide receiver in addition to his usual special-teams duties.
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Chiefs' Justyn Ross: Returns to practice Wednesday
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Ross (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.
After missing practice Tuesday, Ross took a step toward possibly playing in Saturday's wild-card game against the Dolphins by managing a limited session Wednesday. He'll still likely need to practice in full Thursday to avoid taking an injury designation into game day.
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Chiefs' Justyn Ross: Not practicing Tuesday
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Ross (hamstring) will not participate at practice Tuesday, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
Ross was forced out of Sunday's win against the Chargers early with a hamstring injury, and he's now missing Kansas City's first practice of the new week. If he can't return to practice Wednesday or Thursday, he'll likely end up inactive for the wild-card round.
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Chiefs' Justyn Ross: Exits game with hamstring injury
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Ross (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chargers, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
Ross sustained the hamstring injury late in the third quarter. He had two catches on four targets for 17 yards before leaving Sunday's game.
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Chiefs' Justyn Ross: Sleeper WRs
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Rashee Rice isn't playing this week, and the Chiefs are sitting Patrick Mahomes to rest for the playoffs. Blaine Gabbert will start at quarterback for Kansas City, and he acknowledged Ross as one of the receivers he's looking forward to playing with, saying Ross "is doing a great job." We'll see what that means in terms of targets and how Ross does compared to other guys like Justin Watson, Mecole Hardman and Richie James, but Ross has the most upside of this group. The Chargers are No. 5 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing receivers, and Ross is worth using as a No. 3 Fantasy option in deeper leagues.
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Chiefs' Justyn Ross: Back from exempt list
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Ross had his roster exemption lifted by the Chiefs on Monday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Ross will return to the active roster, replacing Skyy Moore (knee) as the team's sixth wide receiver after Moore was placed on injured reserve Monday. Ross last appeared in a game in Week 7 versus the Chargers and has reeled in three passes for 34 yards over seven contests in 2023.
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Chiefs' Justyn Ross: Suspension lifted
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Ross had his six-game suspension lifted by the NFL on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Ross was suspended six games and placed on the commissioner's exemption list Oct. 27 after being arrested on charges of domestic battery and criminal property. Now that he's served his suspension, he's eligible to return for Week 15 against the Patriots. Prior to his suspension, Ross split his time between offense and special teams and registered three catches on six targets for 34 yards.
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Chiefs' Justyn Ross: Eligible to return Week 15
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Ross received a six-game suspension Friday for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, but he'll be eligible to return to the Chiefs' facility Monday and could be available to play Week 15 versus the Patriots, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The Chiefs placed Ross on the commissioner's exempt list Oct. 27, four days after he was arrested in Shawnee, Kan. on charges of domestic battery and criminal property damage regarding an alleged incident that occurred between him and his then-girlfriend. Though the NFL didn't make a formal ruling on a suspension for the second-year receiver until Friday, he'll be credited for serving the first five games of the six-game ban while he was on the exempt list. Ross will serve the sixth and final game of the suspension Sunday against the Bills before he resumes team activities Week 15. Ross held a minimal role for the Chiefs through the team's first seven games of the season, playing double-digit snaps on offense in just five of those contests while logging a 3-34-0 receiving line on six targets.
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Chiefs' Justyn Ross: Facing two charges
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Ross, who was arrested Monday in Shawnee, Kan., has been charged with domestic battery and criminal property damage, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
The 23-year-old wide receiver pleaded not guilty to both misdemeanor charges during his arraignment hearing Tuesday. The Chiefs have noted that they are aware of Ross' arrest, but the team hasn't indicated whether his arrest will affect his availability to practice or play moving forward. Ross is due back in court Dec. 4. The second-year player out of Clemson has suited up for all seven of the Chiefs' games thus far, tallying three catches for 34 yards on six targets while playing single-digit snaps on offense in five of those contests.
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Chiefs' Justyn Ross: Two grabs in win
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Ross caught two of his four targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Vikings.
Ross played just six of the Chiefs' 66 offensive snaps, operating as Kansas City's No. 6 wide receiver in the contest. In his limited usage, the second-year wideout was able reel in two catches, his first since Week 1. Despite garnering buzz during training camp, Ross has not been used nearly enough to have an impact in the Chiefs' offensive attack as a part of a crowded group of pass catchers. The 23-year-old will be extremely difficult to trust for fantasy purposes barring injuries to the receiving corps in Kansas City. Ross will look to get more involved when the Chiefs host the Broncos in Week 6.
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Chiefs' Justyn Ross: Secures roster spot
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Ross has made Kansas City's initial 53-man roster, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
Ross' roster spot is intact as the initial 53-man roster deadline approaches. Though the defending champs will certainly make a number of further transactions, it looks like the former Clemson star has earned a role in Kansas City's wideout room to begin the regular season. Ross lost his rookie year to a foot injury, but enters his second season fully healthy and ready to compete for snaps with Kadarius Toney (knee), Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Skyy Moore and Rashee Rice.
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Chiefs' Justyn Ross: Already back at practice
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Ross (leg) returned to practice Wednesday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Ross left practice Tuesday with a leg injury, but he's already back on the field in full pads. The second-year wideout seems to have avoided an injury scare, though it's possible the Chiefs could still hold out of Saturday's preseason game against the Cardinals as a matter of cautious. After spending his entire first professional season in 2022 recovering from a foot injury, Ross is competing to earn a roster spot and a role in Kansas City's wideout room.
