Justyn Ross did not hear his name called during the 2022 NFL draft. A series of injuries that included neck surgery to address congenital neck fusion and a stress fracture in his left foot pushed him out of the draft and into undrafted free agency.
One team was ready to take a swing at acquiring Ross despite any medical questions. Chiefs GM Brett Veach said Tuesday the organization felt good about signing Ross after evaluation by team doctors.
“I know how good our medical staff is. ... If they tell me, ‘Yes.’ I feel good. If they tell me, ‘No.