CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list on Wednesday.
Ross, one of the team’s projected starters, reportedly left camp after his 3-year old son and his son’s mother tested positive for the virus, according to the NFL Network. Ross could not be reached Wednesday and his agent, Brad Cicala, did not return a request for comment. The Bengals, which have not made any public statements about players in regards to the COVID-19 reserve list, did not make any public comments Wednesday regarding Ross.
The fourth-year receiver was preparing to enter a pivotal year. The Bengals declined to pick up the fifth-year option on their 2017 first-round pick after Ross battled injuries for another season.
After a strong start to the year, Ross injured the sternoclavicular joint in his chest in a Week 4 loss at Pittsburgh and was placed on injured reserve for eight weeks. The former University of Washington standout finished the year with 208 catches for 506 yards, both of which were career highs in a single season. Ross had three touchdown receptions and started in all eight of his appearances.