Chiefs WR Justyn Ross facing felony charge

Second-year Chiefs wide receiver Justyn Ross is facing a felony charge after a Monday arrest, according to ESPN.com’s Adam Teicher. Ross was arrested on Monday in Shawnee, Kansas.

Booked into the Johnson County Jail, Ross was hit with a charge of criminal damage of more than $25K. The Clemson alum has a Tuesday court date on tap. Ross, 23, is in his second season with the Chiefs, who added him as a UDFA following the 2022 draft.

Once viewed as a high-end prospect, Ross saw a neck injury while at Clemson sidetrack his career. After a breakthrough freshman season, the 6-foot-4 pass-catcher missed the 2020 campaign but returned in 2021. However, his performance that year did not move the needle toward a draft investment. Ross also missed all of his rookie season due to a foot injury.

The Chiefs have encountered persistent struggles establishing consistency among its receiving corps, but Ross has not been looked to as an answer often. Ross has played just 81 offensive snaps this season, catching three passes for 34 yards during his first run as an NFL wideout. Given his status as a backup who primarily contributes on special teams, Ross could certainly see this latest hurdle become an issue.