EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The Giants and wide receiver John Ross have agreed to a one-year contract, pending a physical, according to media reports.
Ross, the ninth overall selection in the 2017 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals, played in 27 games with 20 starts the previous four seasons, during which he often struggled with injuries. He caught 51 passes for 733 yards (14.4-yard avg.) and 10 touchdowns, with a long catch of 66 yards.
In 2020, Ross played in only three games. He caught two passes for 17 yards, both in the season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers, the only game he started. He was inactive for five games before being placed on injured reserve with a foot injury on Nov. 14.
Ross, 5-11 and 194 pounds, played in 13 games with 10 starts and scored seven touchdowns – all career-highs – in 2018, when he caught 21 passes for 210 yards.
The following year, he ranked third in the NFL with 292 receiving yards through first three weeks before a sternoclavicular injury landed him on injured reserve for eight weeks. He started all eight games in which he played and had career-best totals of 28 receptions and 506 yards. Ross scored three touchdowns, including one on a 66-yard catch.
In three seasons of action at the University of Washington, Ross totaled 114 receptions, 1,729 receiving yards and 22 receiving touchdowns and set a school record with four career kickoff returns for scores.
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) runs in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, in Cleveland. The Browns won 35-30. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross III (11) in action, during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. ( Tom DiPace via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals rookie wide receiver and punt returner John Ross (15) returns a punt while warming up before the 2017 NFL week 8 regular season football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017 in Cincinnati. The Bengals won the game 24-23. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) lines up out wide during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, in Cleveland. Cleveland won 35-30. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) lines up out wide during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, in Cleveland. Cleveland won 35-30. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) runs in the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, in Cleveland. The Browns won 35-30. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross III (11) in action, during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. ( Tom DiPace via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) runs during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019 in Cincinnati. The Patriots defeated Bengals 34-13. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) rushes during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Emilee Chinn)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. The Patriots won 34-13. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. The Patriots won 34-13. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross III (11) comes off the line during an NFL game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, in Pittsburgh. The Steelers defeated the Bengals 27-3. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) runs with the ball during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. The Browns won 27-19. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross III (11) looks up from the sideline with his helmet off during a NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 in Seattle. The Seahawks won the game 21-20. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) lines up out wide during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Monday, Sept. 30, 2019, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 27-3. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. The Patriots won 34-13. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) runs during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019 in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills defeated the Bengals 21-17. (Scott Boehm via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. The 49ers won 41-17. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross runs against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. The 49ers won 41-17. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) makes a catch for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. The 49ers won 41-17. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. The 49ers won 41-17. (Aaron Doster via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) gets set to go out for a pass during the NFL week 11 regular season football game against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018 in Baltimore. The Ravens won the game 24-21. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) runs for a touchdown after a reception against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL football game unday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Seattle.(AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) catches a pass over Oakland Raiders cornerback Daryl Worley (20) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 in Cincinnati. (Ryan Meyer via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) celebrates a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 in Carson, Calif. (Jacob Gonzalez via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross makes a catch for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) rushes during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) catches a pass for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 in Carson, Calif. (Jacob Gonzalez via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) lines up out wide during a week 14 NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 9 in Carson, Calif. Los Angeles won 26-21. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) scores a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) lines up out wide during a week 14 NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 9 in Carson, Calif. Los Angeles won 26-21. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) runs the ball against Oakland Raiders cornerback Gareon Conley (21) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Carson, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) is tackled by Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) catches the ball for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018 in Cincinnati. (NFL Photos via AP)
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey, left, gets tangled with Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross as Ross makes a touchdown catch in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) celebrates his touchdown in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross catches a touchdown pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Cincinnati Bengals' John Ross (15) warms up before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) during an NFL regular season game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won, 45-10. (Ric Tapia via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) runs in motion during a week 2 NFL football against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018 in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 34-23. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross, top, makes a touchdown catch as he gets tangled with Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross practices before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) lines up out wide during a week 2 NFL football against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018 in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 34-23. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) makes a catch for a touchdown in front of Indianapolis Colts cornerback Quincy Wilson (31) during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) runs a route during a week 4 NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018 in Atlanta. Cincinnati won 37-36. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) makes a catch for a touchdown in front of Indianapolis Colts cornerback Quincy Wilson (31) during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Cincinnati Bengals rookie wide receiver John Ross (15) returns a punt while warming up before the 2017 NFL week 2 regular season football game against the against the Houston Texans, Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 in Cincinnati. The Texans won the game 13-9. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (15) runs with the ball after a catch during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, in Cincinnati. Houston won 13-9. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals rookie wide receiver and punt returner John Ross (15) catches a punt while warming up before the 2017 NFL week 8 regular season football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017 in Cincinnati. The Bengals won the game 24-23. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross runs the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Washington wide receiver John Ross (1) returns a kickoff in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Washington wide receiver John Ross (1) makes the catch against Alabama defensive back Marlon Humphrey (26) during the first half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football playoff game, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)
Washington wide receiver John Ross (1) runs for a touchdown after a catch, next to Colorado defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4) during the second half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Washington wide receiver John Ross (1) catches a pass next to Colorado defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4), on the way to a touchdown during the second half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Washington wide receiver John Ross runs into the end zone with a touchdown reception against Colorado during the second half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Washington wide receiver John Ross returns a kickoff against Washington State in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington wide receiver John Ross (1) catches a touchdown pass against Utah in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, in Salt Lake City. Washington won 31-24. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Washington wide receiver John Ross (1) stiff-arms Colorado defensive back Chidobe Awuzie (4) during the first half of the Pac-12 Conference championship NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Washington wide receiver John Ross (1) runs after making a catch in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona State, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington wide receiver John Ross (1) runs the ball against Arizona during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington wide receiver John Ross catches a pass in front of Washington State cornerback Darrien Molton (3) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington wide receiver John Ross, left, scores a touchdown against Arizona during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington wide receiver John Ross (1) takes the ball in for a touchdown against Idaho in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington wide receiver John Ross (1) gets past Oregon defensive back Khalil Oliver (26) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct., 8, 2016, in Eugene, Ore. Washington won 70-21. (AP Photo/Thomas Boyd)
Washington wide receiver John Ross runs with the ball against Portland State in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, in Seattle. Washington won 41-3. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Washington wide receiver John Ross (1) squares off against defensive back Kareem Orr, left, after making a catch in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington wide receiver John Ross (1) runs the ball against Arizona during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington wide receiver John Ross (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington wide receiver John Ross (1) in the first half during the Cactus Bowl NCAA college football game against Oklahoma State, Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Hawaii linebacker Tevita Lataimua (52) attempts to chase down Washington wide receiver John Ross as Ross returns a kickoff in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Washington wide receiver John Ross stands in the end zone after scoring a touchdown against Idaho in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington wide receiver John Ross, center, is tackled by Illinois defensive back Taylor Barton (3) and linebacker T.J. Neal Jr. (52) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Washington wide receiver John Ross (1) returns a kickoff in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014, in Honolulu. (AP Photo/Eugene Tanner)
Washington wide receiver John Ross (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Washington wide receiver John Ross (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
