Chiefs WR Justyn Ross pleads not guilty after domestic battery arrest

Chiefs wide receiver Justyn Ross has entered a not guilty plea following his domestic battery arrest. TMZ Sports reported the news on Tuesday.

Per the report, Ross faces charges of domestic battery and criminal damage of greater than $1,000. He was released on $2,500 bond after appearing in court via Zoom on Tuesday.

It had previously been reported that Ross was booked on a charge of criminal damage of greater than $25,000.

The victim alleged that Ross “dragging her through the house and has torn up the house.” She also claims that the receivers broke her cell phone during the incident.

Ross is due back in court regarding the charges in December. No further details regarding the receiver’s arrest were made available at the time of the report.

The Chiefs said they were aware of the situation but declined to comment at the matter at the time.

Ross, 23, is in his second season with the Chiefs after being signed as an undrafted free agent out of Clemson. He spent the entirety of the 2022 season on injured reserve before making the 53-man roster this season.

Ross has played all seven games this season for Kansas City, hauling in three receptions for 34 yards.

While at Clemson, Ross totaled 2,389 yards and 20 touchdowns on 159 receptions. His best statistical year with the Tigers came as a freshman in 2018. That season he was responsible for 46 catches for 1,000 yards and nine touchdowns.

Kansas City plays Denver next Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET on CBS.