Two years ago, John Ross was the talk of the NFL scouting group.
The former Long Beach Jordan High and University of Washington star clocked 4.22 seconds in the 40-yard dash, break the combine record of 4.24 set by running back Chris Johnson in 2008.
Ross put his academic achievements to good use and this time he became the ninth player chosen in the 2017 draft.
Ross became the subject of much discussion again this week after NFL.com reporter Ian Rapoport. tweeted that the Cincinnati Bengals were “shopping” him. Ross didn’t catch a pass in three games as a rookie. He caught 21 passes for 210 yards and seven touchdowns last season.
Duke Tobin, the Bengals’ director of player personnel, said Wednesday that the team has had no internal or external discussions about trading Ross.
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“It’s not in our plans,” Tobin said.
Tobin said many players, not just Ross, are “looking to find their place” in new Bengals coach Zac Taylor’s offense.
“It’s not just going to be John,” Tobin said, adding, “We’re certainly not abandoning him one way or the other.”
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