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Bengals sign top pick John Ross to four-year deal

Washington's John Ross, left, poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Cincinnati Bengals during the first round of the 2017 NFL football draft, Thursday, April 27, 2017, in Philadelphia. Photo: Associated Press/(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)


CINCINNATI (AP) — The Bengals signed top draft pick John Ross and fourth-round selection Carl Lawson on Sunday at the conclusion of rookie minicamp.

Ross, a receiver from Washington, got a four-year deal with a club option for a fifth season. The Bengals hope he can quickly develop into another downfield threat to complement A.J. Green. He was the ninth overall pick.

Lawson, a linebacker from Auburn, was the first of Cincinnati’s three picks in the fourth round. He also got a four-year deal.

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