Chiefs place Justyn Ross on season-ending IR

Justyn Ross can't catch a break.

The Kansas City Chiefs placed the wide receiver on injured reserve Monday, effectively ending his rookie season.

Ross, who signed with Kansas City in May after going undrafted this year, recently underwent foot surgery, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

The 22-year-old was once considered one of college football's top wide receivers at Clemson. However, he was diagnosed with a congenital spinal condition that sidelined him for the entire 2020 season. He then underwent multiple surgeries and was cleared to play in 2021.

Ross, who caught 1,865 yards and 17 touchdowns in his first two seasons with the Tigers, was limited to 46 catches, 514 yards, and three touchdowns in 2021 while dealing with a foot injury that eventually ended his campaign in November.

The Chiefs will begin training camp with a new-look group of receivers that includes JuJu Smith-Schuster, Marquez Valdes-Scantling, Mecole Hardman, and second-round rookie Skyy Moore.