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Report: Bengals' John Ross Not Likely to Be Traded Despite Twitter Request

receiver is not expected to be moved ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline, according to Tyler Dragon of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Per Dragon, the plan is for Ross to finish out his rookie contract with the Bengals and hit free agency after the season.

Cincinnati already sent Carlos Dunlap to the Seattle Seahawks once it became clear Dunlap wanted out of town. Ross took a similar approach ahead of the NFL trade deadline amid a disappointing season for him and the team as a whole:

Hank Moody @WatchJRoss

It’s not a secret that i have requested a trade.