Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross. Sam Greene, The Northwestern via Imagn Content Services, LLC

Eagles sign former top-10 pick

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 5/23/24

The Philadelphia Eagles are taking a shot at a former high-profile first-round pick.

The Eagles announced Thursday that they have agreed to terms with wide receiver John Ross on a one-year deal. Ross will join the team for training camp in a bid to make the roster.

We've signed WR John Ross to a one-year deal.#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/wNpO0X8D8z

— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) May 23, 2024

Ross is attempting a comeback after his NFL career seemingly flamed out three years ago. The Cincinnati Bengals made him the No. 9 overall pick in 2017 after he famously shattered an NFL Combine record with a 4.22 40-yard dash time, though that mark has since been bested.

Ultimately, Ross had a hard time staying healthy, and he did not really impress even when he was. He wound up catching just 51 passes for 733 yards as a member of the Bengals, although 10 of those 51 catches went for touchdowns. Ross last played for the Giants in 2021, pulling in 11 catches for 224 yards and a touchdown.

The Eagles probably are not expecting too much from Ross, though it is worth noting they just had a veteran wide receiver abruptly retire. Perhaps Ross could play his way into a roster spot if he can impress during training camp.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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