JOHN ROSS NEWS

Several Raiders active against Bucs after time on COVID list

Las Vegas starting offensive linemen Kolton Miller, Denzelle Good, Rodney Hudson and Gabe Jackson are active for the Raiders against Tampa Bay after spending time on the COVID-19 l...

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inactive Sunday Ross (illness) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Browns, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

Impact Ross has been an afterthought in the Bengals offense thus far, with the 2017 first-rounder having logged just two catches on seven targets for 17 yards in three games played. The team's wide receiver corps is currently headed by A.J. Green, Tyler Boyd and Tee Higgins.

OCTOBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable with illness The Bengals list Ross as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns with an illness, Tyler Dragon of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Ross previously sat out the Bengals' Week 5 loss to Baltimore with a non-COVID-19-related illness, so he could be dealing with a recurrence of the same ailment. Despite his designation, the wideout doesn't appear in danger of missing the Week 7 contest for health reasons, as coach Zac Taylor told Ben Baby of ESPN.com that he expects to full roster to be available Sunday minus cornerback William Jackson (concussion) and running back Joe Mixon (foot), who have already been ruled out. If Ross ends up inactive, it would most likely be the result of a coach's decision rather than because of the illness.

OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

2020 NFL Trade Deadline: A.J. Green, John Ross and Shawn Williams trade value and hypothetical deals | NFL News, Rankings and Statistics | PFF Cincinnati Bengals wide receivers A.J. Green and John Ross could both be dealt ahead of the 2020 NFL trade deadline.

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • PFF.COM

Outlining possible John Ross trade partners for Bengals The Cincinnati Bengals might look to move John Ross before the trade deadline.

OCTOBER 20, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

LA Chargers: Does a John Ross trade make sense for the Bolts? John Ross could be traded before the NFL trade deadline — does he make sense for the LA Chargers? The LA Chargers should not be sellers at t...

OCTOBER 20, 2020 • BOLTBEAT.COM

Why the Buccaneers should add wide receiver John Ross John Ross has requested a trade from the Cincinnati Bengals, and the Buccaneers could be one of the teams that make a play for the speedy re...

OCTOBER 20, 2020 • THEPEWTERPLANK.COM

SF 49ers should deal Dante Pettis to Bengals for John Ross The SF 49ers aren't using wide receiver Dante Pettis, while the Bengals aren't using wideout John Ross. Would a trade make sense for both si...

OCTOBER 20, 2020 • NINERNOISE.COM

Wants out of Cincinnati Ross has talked to the Bengals about being traded, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Impact The 2017 first-round pick has yet to find his footing in Cincinnati, largely due to injuries, and he's now nearly halfway through his fourth pro season. Ross was active Sunday against the Colts, marking the first time he'd suited up since Week 2. Per Garafolo, Ross approached the team recently about a trade and wants a fresh start elsewhere. The NFL trade deadline is Nov. 3, which gives the Bengals two weeks to gauge the receiver's trade value.

OCTOBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Report: John Ross frustrated with role, approached Bengals about trade Cincinnati Bengals WR John Ross requested a trade.

OCTOBER 20, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Finally active again Ross is active for Sunday's conference tilt against the Colts, his first time enjoying that status since the Bengals' Week 2 loss to the Browns.

Impact Ross has fallen out of favor with the Bengals' coaching staff, relegated to a healthy scratch on occasion this season. However, Auden Tate is inactive this week, opening a tiny window for Ross to make another impression.

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared of illness Ross (illness) doesn't appear on Wednesday's injury report, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ross missed the Bengals' Week 5 loss to the Ravens because of an illness, but after sitting out the preceding two games in coach's decisions, he likely would have been inactive even if he was fully healthy. Now that he's shaken the illness, the 2017 first-round pick should be available Sunday against the Colts, and the Bengals could need him to suit up with the health of fellow wideouts A.J. Green (hamstring) or Auden Tate (shoulder) in question for Week 6.

OCTOBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

49ers RB Mostert returns to action; Samuel also active

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert is returning to action Sunday against the Miami Dolphins after missing two games with a knee injury

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inactive Sunday Ross (illness) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

Impact The 2017 first-rounder pick had been a healthy scratch of late, so his Week 5 absence won't have a great impact on the team's Week 5 passing attack. The Bengals' wide receiver corps is currently headed by A.J. Green, Tyler Boyd and Tee Higgins.

OCTOBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Week 5 Ross is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game in Baltimore with an illness, Tyler Dragon of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Ross has missed back-to-back practices due to the illness. The 2017 first-round pick had been a healthy scratch for two straight contests, so even if Ross manages to fully recover before Sunday's game, he may not suit up.

OCTOBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Peppers, Ruggs, Fuller among inactives for late games Sunday

Rams rookie safety Jordan Fuller is inactive for Los Angeles’ game against the New York Giants with a shoulder injury and Giants safety Jabrill Peppers is out, as expected

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Burrow, Bengals seek first win against visiting Jaguars

The Cincinnati Bengals seek their first win of the 2020 season when the Jacksonville Jaguars visit

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Who is the fastest player in the NFL in 2020? Tyreek Hill has competition in Raheem Mostert, Lamar Jackson Tyreek Hill isn't quite the fastest player in the NFL; maybe that's John Ross or Raheem Mostert. But Hill and his teammate, Mecole Hardman,...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Bengals, Eagles play to 23-23 tie

Joe Burrow kept his team from losing again

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lions WR Golladay makes 2020 debut; Bucs' Godwin also active

Detroit’s Kenny Golladay and Tampa Bay’s Chris Godwin are a couple of noteworthy receivers returning to action in Sunday’s late games

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes a seat Week 3 Ross (coach's decision) is inactive Week 3 at Philadelphia, Marisa Contipelli of the Bengals' official site reports.

Impact This may seem surprising on the surface given the fantasy buzz that Ross has gained in the past, but after going without a catch in Week 2 and seeing his snap count cut in half, the writing was on the wall for a potential scratch. A.J. Green and Tyler Boyd will presumably continue to lead the position group for the Bengals, but the absence of Ross will allow Tee Higgins to draw the start.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

No receptions in Week 2 Ross didn't haul in either of his two targets in Thursday's 35-30 loss to the Browns.

Impact Ross logged just 30 percent of the team's offensive snaps in Week 2, ranking fifth among Bengals wideouts and behind even Mike Thomas. Considering it took just one game for rookie Tee Higgins to secure a top-three role, Ross could be pushed out of the gameplans moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Burrow, Bengals hit road vs Browns on NFL's 100th birthday

Ohio's two NFL teams celebrate the league's 100th birthday with a game

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Battle of Ohio? Bengals-Browns play in prime time

After a dismal opener, the Browns play at home against the Cincinnati Bengals and rookie quarterback Joe Burrow, the Ohio native and No. 1 overall pick in this year's draft

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grabs just two passes Sunday Ross caught two of five targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 16-13 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Ross couldn't replicate last year's Week 1 magic, and this was his lowest yardage total in a single game since 2018. Rookie QB Joe Burrow spread the ball around Sunday, targeting five players five or more times, so it's encouraging that Ross is at least in the mix to begin the season. He'll look to capitalize on those opportunities in Thursday's matchup against the Browns.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE