The Chiefs have shown a penchant for adding low-floor, high-ceiling wideouts in recent years, and the team made a deal adding to that list on Monday. Kansas City has signed John Ross to a reserve/futures deal, per ESPN’s Field Yates (Twitter link). 
Ross entered the league with plenty of hype, of course, given his demonstrated ability as a deep threat in college and speed showcased at the Draft Combine. That led to the Bengals selecting him ninth overall in 2017, but he struggled with injuries in Cincinnati and failed to establish himself as a consistent target when healthy. His best campaign came in 2019, when he recorded 506 yards and three touchdowns.
A logical change-of-scenery candidate, the Washington product spent the 2021 season with the Giants. There, he made 11 catches for 224 yards and one score. His 20.4 yards per reception average (albeit in a limited volume) showcased his potential value as a complementary piece in a vertical offense in particular. This past August, it was reported that Ross was generating interest on the open market, but a lingering knee injury likely hurt his value.
The Chiefs could represent the necessary environment for the 27-year-old find a long-term home, or at least one where he could compete for a roster spot in the offseason. Kansas City has not shied away in years past from taking fliers on the likes of Josh Gordon, Justyn Ross and, most recently, former Giants first-rounder Kadarius Toney to help their WR room. The unit saw plenty of turnover this past offseason, and JuJu Smith-Schuster Mecole Hardman are pending free agents. Ross could prove to be a low-risk, high-reward addition down the road for the AFC West champions.
Rumored to being fact:
John Ross is just his first & middle name.
His last name,in reality is EWING !!
futures bet: who will record a catch first Justyn or John?
Wtxhed him for a year and a half with giants. Has great straight line speed, hands aren’t the best but good enough. However, not the best route runner which means he doesn’t create any separation from DB’s. Plus his smaller size doesn’t allow him to use his body to shield the DB away from the ball.
Believe these are the reasons he’s bounced around the league and was not signed this year. But teams will always give a chance to a 4.22 WR.
If the Chiefs are short a wide receiver for the playoffs, a quick add on a simple vertical threat is a great move. Andy Reid outmanoeuvring the league again.