July 4, 2024

NFL Has Placed Wide Receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs on Indefinite Leave Due To…

Why didn't Justyn Ross get drafted? How WR went from expected early pick to  Chiefs UDFA signing to 2023 buzz - CBSSports.com

Adam Schefter, who further clarified that he’ll be able to return after his team’s contest against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday since he already sat five matchups while on the Commissioner Exempt List:

“Chiefs’ WR Justyn Ross, who has missed the last five games on the Commissioner Exempt List after an October incident, will be suspended six regular season games for violating the Personal Conduct Policy, per the NFL.

“Since any games a player misses while on the list is credited against his suspension, he will be back with the team on Monday after the Chiefs’ game Sunday against the Bills. He will have to pay back the six game checks he received on paid leave.”

According to ESPN’s Adam Teicher, Ross was arrested by Shawnee, Kansas, police on misdemeanor counts of domestic assault and criminal property damage of less than $1,000. Following his arrest, the NFL placed Ross on the Commissioner Exempt List.

In response to a police response on October 23, Ross entered a not guilty plea to both charges. Ross lived with his girlfriend in an apartment.

According to an affidavit obtained by TMZ Sports, Ross’ girlfriend reported to the police that the former Clemson player had physically attacked her, causing damage to some of her belongings, including her Mercedes, and breaking others.

“According to the documents, the woman told cops that after Ross viewed her phone, he got in her face, pushed her, threw her to the floor, and then began throwing objects at her,” according to a report by TMZ Sports.

“According to the documents, the woman was observed after the event with ‘a minor scrape’ on her hand.

“Officials say the woman also told cops Ross broke several of her items during the confrontation, including jewelry, a cellphone, a laptop and her Mercedes key.”

After the Johnson County District Court approved Ross’s diversion deal, charges against him may be withdrawn, according to Andrea Klick of the Kansas City Star on November 27.

“Ross was charged with domestic violence last month without any prior criminal history.

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