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.'