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Chiefs Wide Receiver Justyn Ross Placed on NFL's Restricted List Following Felony Charge

Second-year wide receiver faces uncertain future, restricted from practice and games as legal proceedings play out for domestic battery case.

  • Chiefs wide receiver Justyn Ross has been placed on the NFL's restricted list following a felony charge related to a domestic incident, prohibiting him from attending any practices or games.
  • Ross, a 23-year-old second-year player, was arrested on Monday and charged with domestic battery and criminal damage, including damages to a laptop, phone, computer monitor, jewelry, and a car key.
  • The alleged victim is identified as someone with whom Ross has had a dating relationship. Accusations include Ross 'dragging her through' the house.
  • Ross was an undrafted free agent out of Clemson and is currently in the second year of his three-year, $2.6 million contract with the Chiefs. His playing future is uncertain amidst these legal proceedings.
  • Despite these allegations, Chiefs' head coach Andy Reid and star quarterback Patrick Mahomes expressed general support for Ross, acknowledging the seriousness of the charges while reinforcing the team's 'brotherhood.'
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