In a recent development, the NFL has handed down a 6-game suspension to Justyn Ross, wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs. This decision comes in response to an alleged altercation involving Ross and his girlfriend, which took place in October of this year.
Key Takeaway:
Justyn Ross, wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs, has been handed a 6-game suspension by the NFL following an alleged altercation with his girlfriend. Ross was found to be in violation of the league’s Personal Conduct Policy. Despite already missing five games, Ross will only have to sit out one more game before he can return to game action. The charges against Ross were later dismissed after he applied for diversion. It remains to be seen how this suspension will impact Ross and the Chiefs moving forward.
NFL Implements Punishment for Violations of Personal Conduct Policy
First reported by Adam Schefter on Friday, the league has determined that Ross violated the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy. As a result, he will be suspended for 6 games. It is important to note that Ross had already missed five games after being placed on the Commissioner’s Exempt List following his arrest.
However, the good news for Ross is that he will be able to return to game days in Kansas City after missing just one more game, which is this weekend’s matchup against the Buffalo Bills. It has been reported that Ross will also have to repay the game checks he received while on the exempt list as part of his punishment.
Alleged Altercation and Legal Troubles
The incident in question, as previously reported, occurred on October 23 in Johnson County, Kansas. Ross’s girlfriend accused him of pushing her and damaging her Mercedes during a heated argument. According to court documents, the altercation began after Ross discovered evidence of his girlfriend’s infidelity on her phone.
The woman involved informed law enforcement officials that Ross became aggressive, pushed her, and started throwing objects at her. The case resulted in the filing of criminal charges against Ross, including one count of domestic battery. However, the charges were ultimately dismissed on November 22 after Ross’s application for diversion was granted by a judge.
Background and Football Career
Justyn Ross, a former standout wide receiver for the Clemson Tigers, joined the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in May 2022. Before his arrest, Ross had recorded 3 catches for 34 yards in his limited playing time with the team.
