OCTOBER 7, 2021 • GIANTS.COM
JOHN ROSS
Fan Q&A: John Ross on what he brings to Giants offense Wide receiver John Ross chats with Madelyn Burke in this edition of Giants Facebook Live, presented by Mercedes-Benz.
Hits pay dirt in win Ross caught three of four targets for 72 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-21 win over the Saints.
Impact The majority of Ross' fantasy production came on a 52-yard touchdown pass from Daniel Jones in the second quarter. With both Sterling Shepard and Darius Slayton sidelined with hamstring injuries, Ross made his debut and immediately saw opportunities in the Giants' offense. The speedster flashed the playmaking ability that made him a ninth overall pick in 2017. If Shepard and Slayton continue to miss time, Ross may continue to be used in a similar role. The veteran wideout will look to build upon this performance in a Week 5 matchup with the Cowboys.
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Next Gen Stats: John Ross reaches 21.13 mph on TD vs. Saints Watch the top 10 fastest ball carriers through the quarter mark of the 2021 season, according to Next Gen Stats
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • GIANTS.COM
Giants' O-line stands tall for Daniel Jones; WRs John Ross, Kadarius Toney step up Left tackle Andrew Thomas and the Giants’ offensive line were excellent in Sunday’s win over the Saints.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • MCALL.COM
John Ross introduces himself to Giants fans John Ross introduced himself to Giants fans by making one of the biggest plays of the young season. Now he hopes to contribute many more.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • GIANTS.COM
Giants finally win one on last play, face test with Cowboys
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Can't-Miss Play: John Ross III shows 4.2 speed on 52-yard TD dime from Daniel Jones New York Giants wide receiver John Ross III shows 4.2 speed on 52-yard TD dime from quarterback Daniel Jones.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • NFL.COM
John Ross hauls in 52-yard TD from Daniel Jones ' Giants vs. Saints Highlights Wide receiver John Ross shows off his speed on a 52-yard touchdown catch from quarterback Daniel Jones.
OCTOBER 3, 2021 • GIANTS.COM
The Latest: Brady sets NFL's career passing mark
Tom Brady is the NFL’s new all-time passing leaderOCTOBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Giants activating WR John Ross off injured reserve, to make debut in New Orleans: source The Giants’ banged-up receiving corps is getting a boost.
OCTOBER 2, 2021 • MCALL.COM
Off injured reserve Ross (hamstring) was activated off injured reserve Saturday, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact With both Darius Slayton (hamstring) and Sterling Shepard (hamstring) unavailable Sunday, Ross might be pressed into a larger workload right from the get-go. The 25-year-old has largely been a disappointment since being drafted ninth overall back in 2017, but his speed is something that will automatically attract the attention of defenses even if he's not targeted.
OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Saints energized by post-Ida 'domecoming' vs. NY Giants
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Expected back for Sunday Ross (hamstring) is expected to be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game at New Orleans, Art Stapleton of The Bergen Record reports.
Impact The 25-year-old was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday and is now back at practice, and he apparently won't need much time before rejoining the active roster. Sterling Shepard and Darius Slayton aren't practicing due to hamstring injuries, so Ross could immediately see some involvement in the offense if they're sidelined Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
WR John Ross returns amid Shepard, Slayton injuries The Giants have three weeks to activate Ross or keep him on I.R.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • GIANTS.COM
Designated for IR return Ross (hamstring) has been designated to return from injured reserve, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Impact The oft-injured speedster missed the first three games of the season but may actually be one of the Giants' healthier wideouts at the moment. Sterling Shepard and Darius Slayton both missed Wednesday's practice with hamstring injuries, while Kenny Golladay was a limited participant due to a troublesome hip. Ross could thus have a role in the offense if he's deemed healthy enough to play Week 4 at New Orleans, though he's unlikely to be a full-time player even with the Giants somewhat depleted.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Giants leading tackler Blake Martinez out for year with ACL
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Lands on injured reserve Ross (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Michael Elsen of the Giants' official site reports.
Impact Ross suffered an injury at practice in early August and isn't available for the start of the regular season. The 2017 first-round pick will remain on injured reserve for at least the first three games of the year.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Giants place John Ross, Elerson Smith on injured reserve The New York Giants have placed WR John Ross and ED Elerson Smith on IR, and re-signed WR C.J. Board and LS Casey Kreiter.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
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Catches passes on rehab field Ross (hamstring) ran and caught some passes on a side field during Thursday's practice, Zack Rosenblatt of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
Impact The oft-injured wideout has been sidelined by a hamstring injury ever since his early departure from practice Aug. 9. Ross will miss the entire preseason, and it's even possible he could miss out on a roster spot despite getting $1 million guaranteed on his one-year, $2.25 million contract with the Giants. Even if he sticks with the team and continues to make progress with the hamstring, Ross is unlikely to be any more than the fourth or fifth wide receiver for Week 1.
AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Injured at practice Ross (upper leg) departed Monday's practice early due to an apparent injury, Matt Lombardo of GMenHQ.com reports.
Impact Ross grabbed at his upper leg during a 7-on-7 rep and immediately was tended to by the Giants' training staff. The speedster then spent the rest of practice off to the side, watching teammates. Ross has endured a number of injuries in his NFL career, including a foot issue that limited him to just three games in 2020. Less than a week remains before Aug. 14's preseason contest against the Jets.
AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Speedy WR John Ross hoping things click with the N.Y. Giants
There is little doubt John Ross hasn’t lived up to expectations after being taken with the ninth pick overall in 2017JULY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Looks healthy on Day 1 Ross flashed his speed at Wednesday's practice while taking reps as a kick returner, Art Stapleton of northjersey.com reports.
Impact The oft-injured wideout seems to be healthy for the start of training camp after dealing with an undisclosed issue during the offseason program. Ross has $1 million guaranteed on his one-year, $2.25 million contract, so while the Giants clearly expect him to make the Week 1 roster, it won't be a sure thing if he struggles this summer. Return reps could increase his value, as the Giants have a fairly deep group at wide receiver after adding Kenny Golladay and first-round pick Kadarius Toney in the offseason. With Sterling Shepard and Darius Slayton also on the team, Ross mostly figures to work with the second-string offense during training camp.
JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Banged up again? Ross participated in June minicamp but appeared to be dealing with an injury, NJ.com's Zack Rosenblatt reports.
Impact Ross reportedly left practice early, a common theme throughout this career. The 2017 first-round pick played only 27 games in his four years with the Bengals, and a foot injury kept him off the field after Week 6 last season. It's unclear if his limitations in June were related to the foot issue, but either way, he'll have some time to get healthy before training camp starts at the end of July. Ross got $1 million guaranteed on a one-year, $2.5 million contract, so he should have the inside track to the fourth or fifth wideout spot if he can somehow stay healthy.
JULY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
WR Darius Slayton OK with Giants taking Toney in first round
Darius Slayton isn’t overly concerned the New York Giants took wide receiver Kadarius Toney in the first round of the NFL draft and signed fellow receivers Kenny Golladay and John...JUNE 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
