- Justyn Ross
- #8
- Team KC
- Pos WR
- Status AActive
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Staying in Kansas City
Ross signed a reserve/future contract with Kansas City on Tuesday, Charles Goldman of A to Z Sports reports.
Analysis: Ross was unable to make the team's 53-man roster at the end of training camp, but he stuck around on the practice squad. He did not record a catch in Week 9 and 10 when he was elevated to the active roster, and he was a healthy scratch for the AFC Championship Game against the Bills. Ross will be on Kansas City's 90-man roster when the new league year begins March 12, which will give him an opportunity to participate in OTAs, minicamp and training camp.
Published: Tue, Feb 11 at 3:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Back to practice squad
Ross reverted to the Chiefs' practice squad Monday.
Analysis: Ross was elevated to the Chiefs' active roster this past Saturday. He was ultimately a healthy scratch for Sunday's AFC Championship Game victory over the Bills, though his elevation may have been so that he would receive a $77,000 game check rather than a $12,500 weekly payout for being on the practice squad, per Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com. Ross could be elevated for Super Bowl LIX against the Eagles on Feb. 9 if the Chiefs are in need of additional depth at wide receiver.
Published: Wed, Jan 29 at 2:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Healthy scratch Sunday
Ross (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's AFC Championship Game versus the Bills.
Analysis: Ross was elevated from the practice squad Saturday, marking his first time on the active roster since Week 10 versus the Broncos. It's unlikely that he ever would have seen the field versus Buffalo, as Kansas City already had six healthy wideouts heading into Sunday's action. Instead, the team likely elevated Ross so that he could earn a $77,000 game check compared to the $12,500 weekly pay that he would have gotten from being on the practice squad, according to Charles Goldman of…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 26 at 2:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Elevated for AFC Championship Game
Ross was elevated from the practice squad Saturday ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game versus Buffalo, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: This will be Ross' first elevation since Week 10 when he failed to haul in his lone target versus Denver. The Chiefs are not dealing with any new injuries at wideout, leaving Ross as the seventh WR on the active roster heading into Sunday's game. Expect Xavier Worthy, DeAndre Hopkins and Hollywood Brown to fill out the starting group while Justin Watson and JuJu Smith-Schuster work as primary reserves.
Published: Sun, Jan 26 at 10:22am by Rotowire.com
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Back to practice squad
Ross reverted to Kansas City's practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Ross was elevated to the Chiefs' active roster for a second straight game Sunday due to JuJu Smith-Schuster being sidelined with a hamstring injury. Ross played seven of the Chiefs' 68 offensive snaps Sunday but failed to haul in his lone target. If the Chiefs elevate Ross from the practice squad again, they'll subsequently have to sign him to the active roster in order for him to play for the team again in 2024.
Published: Mon, Nov 11 at 5:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Elevated for Week 10
The Chiefs elevated Ross from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Ross will be elevated for a second straight game due to JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) being ruled out. Ross played seven snaps on offense during the Chiefs' Week 9 win over the Buccaneers but did not see any targets from Patrick Mahomes.
Published: Sat, Nov 9 at 5:02pm by Rotowire.com
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Lands back on practice squad
Ross reverted to the Chiefs' practice squad Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: With fellow wideout JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) unable to play Monday night against Tampa Bay, Ross received an elevation to the active roster. The latter logged just seven offensive snaps in the contest and didn't get any targets. The elevation was Ross's first of the campaign, and his chance of being elevated again in Week 10 could depend upon whether Smith-Schuster is able to return to action.
Published: Tue, Nov 5 at 4:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Elevated for Monday night
Ross was elevated to the Chiefs' active roster Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: The Clemson product's elevation Monday provides depth in Kansas City's wide-receiver room, with JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring) in line to miss his second consecutive game in Week 9's matchup against Tampa Bay. Ross appeared in 10 regular-season games with the Chiefs in 2023, catching six of his 11 targets for 53 yards. He's expected to serve as a depth piece in Monday night's contest, likely seeing minimal offensive work.
Published: Mon, Nov 4 at 3:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Joins KC's practice squad
Ross signed with Kansas City's practice squad Wednesday, Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com reports.
Analysis: Ross was waived by the Chiefs on Tuesday but went unclaimed, giving Kansas City the opportunity to keep the wide receiver in the organization as a member of the practice squad. Kansas City has seven wide receivers on its 53-man roster, so it may take a couple of injuries for Ross to earn a chance at a promotion after he dressed for 10 regular-season games with Kansas City as a rookie in 2023.
Published: Wed, Aug 28 at 1:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Sent to waivers
The Chiefs waived Ross on Tuesday, Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com reports.
Analysis: Ross appeared in 10 regular-season games with Kansas City last season, securing six of 11 targets for 53 yards, but he won't stick on the 53-man roster to begin the 2024 season. If the former Clemson standout goes unclaimed on waivers, though, he'll be a likely candidate to earn a spot on the Chiefs' practice squad.
Published: Tue, Aug 27 at 1:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Will play Sunday
Ross (hamstring) is active for Sunday's divisional-round matchup against Buffalo.
Analysis: Ross was unable to play in the Chiefs' wild-card win over the Dolphins due to the injury, but he was able to log limited practices leading up to the divisional-round matchup with the Bills. The Clemson product will be one of the many options at receiver suiting up for Kansas City on Sunday.
Published: Sun, Jan 21 at 2:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable to face Buffalo
Ross (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday night's game against the Bills, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Ross got in a round of limited practices this week, an upgrade after he went DNP-LP-LP last week before being ruled out versus Miami. Ross was hurt in the Week 18 finale against the Chargers. If active, he's unlikely to have much of an offensive role versus Buffalo.
Published: Fri, Jan 19 at 12:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited practice Wednesday
Ross (hamstring) was a limited participant at the Chiefs' practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Ross suffered a hamstring injury in Week 18 and he was forced to miss the team's wild-card win over the Dolphins. He'll look to increase his workload throughout the week in order to be ready for Sunday's matchup with the Bills in the divisional round.
Published: Wed, Jan 17 at 7:33pm by Rotowire.com
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Will miss wild-card matchup
Ross (hamstring) is inactive for Saturday's wild-card game against Miami.
Analysis: Ross hurt his hamstring in Week 18 against the Chargers and logged a DNP/LP/LP progression during practice this week. Despite the pair of limited sessions, he has been deemed unable to play in the opening round of the postseason. Ross isn't typically a major part of KC's passing game, but his absence may open up a few more offensive snaps for Mecole Hardman and/or Richie James.
Published: Sat, Jan 13 at 4:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Saturday
Ross (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Dolphins.
Analysis: Ross could be trending in the right direction to suit up Saturday, as he began the Chiefs' week of practice with a DNP but followed that up with two consecutive limited sessions. If the 24-year-old is able to play in Kansas City's wild-card outing, he'd likely serve as a reserve option at wide receiver in addition to his usual special-teams duties.
Published: Thu, Jan 11 at 12:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Returns to practice Wednesday
Ross (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.
Analysis: After missing practice Tuesday, Ross took a step toward possibly playing in Saturday's wild-card game against the Dolphins by managing a limited session Wednesday. He'll still likely need to practice in full Thursday to avoid taking an injury designation into game day.
Published: Wed, Jan 10 at 2:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Not practicing Tuesday
Ross (hamstring) will not participate at practice Tuesday, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Ross was forced out of Sunday's win against the Chargers early with a hamstring injury, and he's now missing Kansas City's first practice of the new week. If he can't return to practice Wednesday or Thursday, he'll likely end up inactive for the wild-card round.
Published: Tue, Jan 9 at 10:03am by Rotowire.com
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Exits game with hamstring injury
Ross (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chargers, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Ross sustained the hamstring injury late in the third quarter. He had two catches on four targets for 17 yards before leaving Sunday's game.
Published: Sun, Jan 7 at 3:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Back from exempt list
Ross had his roster exemption lifted by the Chiefs on Monday, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Analysis: Ross will return to the active roster, replacing Skyy Moore (knee) as the team's sixth wide receiver after Moore was placed on injured reserve Monday. Ross last appeared in a game in Week 7 versus the Chargers and has reeled in three passes for 34 yards over seven contests in 2023.
Published: Mon, Dec 18 at 5:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Out for Week 15
Ross (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Analysis: The wide receiver's six-game suspension following an arrest on charges of domestic battery and criminal property was lifted by the NFL on Monday. Chiefs coach Andy Reid said a day later that the team would have to see where Ross is at "physically" and that it would be hard for him to jump back in after having been "gone that long," per Grant Flanders of Fox 4 in Kansas City. Ross has three catches for 34 yards and no touchdowns in seven games this season.
Published: Sat, Dec 16 at 9:23am by Rotowire.com
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Suspension lifted
Ross had his six-game suspension lifted by the NFL on Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Ross was suspended six games and placed on the commissioner's exemption list Oct. 27 after being arrested on charges of domestic battery and criminal property. Now that he's served his suspension, he's eligible to return for Week 15 against the Patriots. Prior to his suspension, Ross split his time between offense and special teams and registered three catches on six targets for 34 yards.
Published: Mon, Dec 11 at 5:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Eligible to return Week 15
Ross received a six-game suspension Friday for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, but he'll be eligible to return to the Chiefs' facility Monday and could be available to play Week 15 versus the Patriots, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The Chiefs placed Ross on the commissioner's exempt list Oct. 27, four days after he was arrested in Shawnee, Kan. on charges of domestic battery and criminal property damage regarding an alleged incident that occurred between him and his then-girlfriend. Though the NFL didn't make a formal ruling on a suspension for the second-year receiver until Friday, he'll be credited for serving the first five games of the six-game ban while he was on the exempt list. Ross will serve the sixth and final…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 8 at 2:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Placed on exempt list
The NFL placed Ross on the commissioner's exempt list Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Ross's placement on the list comes after the wideout was arrested Monday for misdemeanor domestic battery and misdemeanor property damage. For as long as Ross remains on the list, he's not permitted to practice or play, according to Adam Teicher of ESPN.com. He won't be available for Sunday's game in Denver, and his absence from the team could continue for as long his legal situation remains unresolved.
Published: Fri, Oct 27 at 10:26am by Rotowire.com
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Facing two charges
Ross, who was arrested Monday in Shawnee, Kan., has been charged with domestic battery and criminal property damage, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The 23-year-old wide receiver pleaded not guilty to both misdemeanor charges during his arraignment hearing Tuesday. The Chiefs have noted that they are aware of Ross' arrest, but the team hasn't indicated whether his arrest will affect his availability to practice or play moving forward. Ross is due back in court Dec. 4. The second-year player out of Clemson has suited up for all seven of the Chiefs' games thus far, tallying three catches for 34 yards on six targets while playing single-digit…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 25 at 8:34am by Rotowire.com
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Arrested Monday
Ross was arrested Monday in Shawnee, Kan. and faces a felony charge of criminal damage of more than $25,000, James Palmer of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Ross is in his second season with the Chiefs after signing as an undrafted free agent out of Clemson following the 2022 NFL Draft. No further details have been released regarding the circumstances of the 23-year-old's arrest.
Published: Mon, Oct 23 at 5:27pm by Rotowire.com
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Held out of box score Thursday
Ross wasn't targeted during Thursday's 19-8 victory over the Broncos.
Analysis: Ross continues to see minimal reps, finishing sixth among receivers Thursday with just 10 offensive snaps (14 percent). The Kansas City staff seems content rolling deep in the wide receiver room with constant rotations, so it seems unlikely anyone not named Travis Kelce will regularly garner enough target share to warrant a look in most fantasy formats at this point, and Ross still seems firmly near the bottom of the pecking order.
Published: Sun, Oct 15 at 10:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Two grabs in win
Ross caught two of his four targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 27-20 win over the Vikings.
Analysis: Ross played just six of the Chiefs' 66 offensive snaps, operating as Kansas City's No. 6 wide receiver in the contest. In his limited usage, the second-year wideout was able reel in two catches, his first since Week 1. Despite garnering buzz during training camp, Ross has not been used nearly enough to have an impact in the Chiefs' offensive attack as a part of a crowded group of pass catchers. The 23-year-old will be extremely difficult to trust for fantasy purposes barring injuries to the…read more
Published: Wed, Oct 11 at 4:50am by Rotowire.com
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Minimal involvement in Week 1
Ross reeled in his only target for six yards during Thursday's 21-20 defeat to the Lions.
Analysis: Ross made some waves during training camp to secure his spot on the 53-man roster, but he didn't play many snaps in the opener. The Chiefs rotated in receivers Week 1, with seven different wideouts notching at least one target. That said, Ross played the least snaps among the group, suggesting he's far enough down on the depth chart that he's unlikely to produce a fantasy-worthy stat line on a weekly basis.
Published: Sun, Sep 10 at 2:01pm by Rotowire.com
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Secures roster spot
Ross has made Kansas City's initial 53-man roster, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Ross' roster spot is intact as the initial 53-man roster deadline approaches. Though the defending champs will certainly make a number of further transactions, it looks like the former Clemson star has earned a role in Kansas City's wideout room to begin the regular season. Ross lost his rookie year to a foot injury, but enters his second season fully healthy and ready to compete for snaps with Kadarius Toney (knee), Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Skyy Moore and Rashee Rice.
Published: Tue, Aug 29 at 11:50am by Rotowire.com
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Already back at practice
Ross (leg) returned to practice Wednesday, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Analysis: Ross left practice Tuesday with a leg injury, but he's already back on the field in full pads. The second-year wideout seems to have avoided an injury scare, though it's possible the Chiefs could still hold out of Saturday's preseason game against the Cardinals as a matter of cautious. After spending his entire first professional season in 2022 recovering from a foot injury, Ross is competing to earn a roster spot and a role in Kansas City's wideout room.
Published: Wed, Aug 16 at 7:13am by Rotowire.com
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Injury may not be serious
Ross (leg) departed Tuesday's practice early but is believed to have avoided a serious injury, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Ross may not have to miss much time due to a leg issue that required him to leave Tuesday's session on a cart, but it could well impact his status for Saturday's preseason game against Arizona. Every rep is key for Ross, who is competing to make the regular-season roster after having lost his rookie campaign due to a foot injury. His chances of earning a role in Kansas City's receiving corps will be aided the earlier he's able to get back on the field.
Published: Tue, Aug 15 at 9:46am by Rotowire.com
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Departs with injury
Ross (undisclosed) left Tuesday's practice early on a cart, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Analysis: Ross has logged a strong training camp as he pushes for a roster spot, but even a minor issue could derail his momentum. The former Clemson star missed his rookie season due to a foot injury, but there are opportunities available in Kansas City's wide receiver corps heading into the 2023 regular season, if Ross can stay healthy enough to claim them.
Published: Tue, Aug 15 at 8:47am by Rotowire.com
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Pushes for roster spot
Ross, who has had a strong training camp, continues to push for a roster spot as the Chiefs' preseason opener approaches, Kevin Patra of NFL.com reports.
Analysis: The report notes that Ross, who has moved past a foot injury that kept him on injured reserve all of last season, has seen some first-team reps during training camp and has looked good in doing so. At this point, Kadarius Toney (who has been sidelined of late with a knee issue), Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Skyy Moore and rookie Rashee Rice profile as the Chiefs' top WR options, but if Ross continues to excel as the summer progresses, the 6-foot-4, 210-pounder could secure a depth role in the…read more
Published: Thu, Aug 3 at 8:24am by Rotowire.com
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Gets first-team reps in practice
Ross saw first-team reps during the Chiefs' first full-team practice Sunday, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Ross, who missed last season due to a foot injury, is among numerous candidates vying anywhere from a roster spot to potential offensive reps. While Ross' start to camp is slightly encouraging, there will likely be a battle throughout camp among the team's wide receivers for regular roles on offense. Also in the mix on that front are Kadarius Toney (knee), Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Skyy Moore, Rashee Rice, Richie James and Justin Watson.
Published: Mon, Jul 24 at 8:44am by Rotowire.com
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Moves past foot injury
Ross, who is bouncing back from a foot injury that landed him on IR last season, has been participating in recent throwing sessions with quarterback Patrick Mahomes, Charles Goldman of USA Today reports.
Analysis: Ross, who Kansas City signed as an undrafted free agent last year, spent the entire 2022 campaign on injured reserve after undergoing surgery to repair a nagging foot injury. Now that the 23-year-old has had time to move past the issue, Ross appears poised to compete for a role in a Chiefs' wideout corps that also includes Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Kadarius Toney, Skyy Moore and Richie James. At 6-foot-4, 210 pounds, Ross brings good size to the mix, but the Clemson product will need to prove…read more
Published: Thu, Apr 13 at 10:36am by Rotowire.com
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Lands on IR
The Chiefs placed Ross (foot) on IR on Monday.
Analysis: Ross recently had foot surgery and will be out for the entire 2022 season, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. After a promising freshman season at Clemson, the 6-foot-4 wideout has battled injuries. There's still potential for Ross to become a productive NFL starter, but he'll now have to wait until at least next year to try to realize it. In the meantime, Kansas City's wideout corp is currently headed by JuJu Smith-Schuster, Mecole Hardman, Marquez Valdes-Scantlingand Skyy Moore.
Published: Mon, Jul 25 at 2:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Officially lands on PUP list
Ross (foot) was added to the Chiefs' active/PUP list Saturday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Analysis: Ross's addition to the list comes just one day after Chiefs coach Andy Reid said the wideout would be unavailable to practice by the start of training camp. Ross can be removed from this list and practice at any point before the regular season, though he will first need a medical clearance for the foot injury that has ailed him since his college season.
Published: Sat, Jul 23 at 3:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Likely headed to active/PUP list
Chiefs head coach Andy Reid said Friday that Ross (foot) won't be practicing to begin training camp and will likely land on the active/PUP list, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Analysis: Ross was signed by the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent following the 2022 NFL Draft, and GM Brett Veach said that the wideout had been medically cleared to take the field at the beginning of May. However, the Clemson product was spotted in a walking boot in early July and will remain sidelined to start training camp, which will significantly impact his chances of making the initial 53-man roster.
Published: Fri, Jul 22 at 12:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Back in walking boot
Ross (ankle) was spotted at the beginning of July in a boot and using a walking stroller, Zack Eisen of the Arrowhead report reports.
Analysis: Ross was signed by the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent following the 2022 NFL Draft, and GM Brett Veach said that the wideout had been medically cleared to take the field at the beginning of May. The Clemson product was considered a candidate to be an early-round draft choice, but he was diagnosed with a congenital fusion in his spine in the spring of 2020 and was limited last year due to a stress fracture in his left foot. It's unclear if the boot is simply precautionary or if he's suffered…read more
Published: Fri, Jul 22 at 10:45am by Rotowire.com
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