Report: Bengals looking to trade former first-round pick

Credit: DaytonDailyNews

Wide receiver John Ross’ time with the Cincinnati Bengals might be over after two seasons.

The Bengals are look to trade their former first-round pick, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

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After a forgettable rookie season -- three games, zero catches -- the 5-foot-10 speedster caught 21 passes for  210 yards and seven touchdowns in 10 games last season.

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After a standout junior season at Washington, Ross ran a record-setting 4.22 40-yard dash time at the 2016 NFL Combine.

Two months later, the Bengals selected Ross with the ninth overall pick in the draft.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) makes a catch during warmups before the NFL Week 5 game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Cincinnati Bengals at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.

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