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Tue, 16 May 2006 22:29:41 -0700
Andrew Dys, of the Rock Hill Herald, reports former NFL CB Derek Ross was sentenced to four years in prison in Texas Tuesday, May 16, according to prosecutors and court records. Ross pleaded guilty to jumping bail after a drug arrest last year, prosecutors said. Ross still faces drug trafficking charges in South Carolina that could get him as much as 30 years in prison if he's convicted. Ross will serve his sentence in the Texas Department of Corrections, said Jennifer Green of the Harris County District Clerk Office.
Sat, 20 Aug 2005 14:23:02 -0700
Chad Peters, of DallasCowboys.com, reports former NFL CB Derek Ross was arrested and charged with trafficking marijuana and conspiracy to traffic marijuana after being found with 25 pounds of marijuana in Oconee County, S.C.
Tue, 21 Dec 2004 17:09:15 -0800
The Minnesota Vikings have released CB Derek Ross.
Mon, 06 Dec 2004 21:57:43 -0800
Vikings.com reports Minnesota Vikings CB Derek Ross could be the team's top nickel back in Week 14 if CB Terrance Shaw is in the starting lineup because of the ankle injury to CB Antoine Winfield (ankle).
Sun, 21 Nov 2004 08:54:16 -0800
The Minnesota Vikings have declared OG Adam Haayer, DL Darrion Scott, CB Derek Ross, RB Mewelde Moore, WR Randy Moss, LB Raonall Smith, TE Richard Owens, QB Shaun Hill inactive for Week 11.
Fri, 05 Nov 2004 16:38:14 -0800
Minnesota Vikings CB Derek Ross is now the fourth cornerback on the depth chart, moving past CB Ralph Brown.
Wed, 13 Oct 2004 10:10:49 -0700
Don Seeholzer, of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, reports the Minnesota Vikings have resigned CB Derek Ross to an undisclosed contract.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004 10:57:34 -0700
Darren Urban, of the East Valley Tribune, reports CB Derek Ross did not pass his physical with the Arizona Cardinals and will not be joining the squad.
Mon, 06 Sep 2004 12:52:14 -0700
The Arizona Cardinals have claimed CB Derek Ross (Vikings) off waivers of the Minnesota Vikings.
Sat, 04 Sep 2004 23:54:37 -0700
The Minnesota Vikings, according to ESPN.com, have released CB Derek Ross.
Wed, 01 Sep 2004 15:16:28 -0700
The Star Tribune reports Minnesota Vikings CB Derek Ross has been a pleasant surprise for the Vikings' coaching staff so far. He could fill the No. 4 or No. 5 cornerback role by midseason.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004 11:20:17 -0700
The Associated Press reports the Minnesota Vikings have signed free agent CB Derek Ross (Saints). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Fri, 20 Aug 2004 14:01:21 -0700
Updating a previous report, Jeff Duncan, of the New Orleans Times-Picayune, reports the New Orleans Saints released CB Derek Ross after he missed a scheduled flight to New Orleans on Wednesday, Aug. 18. "I don't know if he made it in or not," Haslett said. "He was supposed to come in. I talked to him (Wednesday) and told him what we expected, and we just changed our minds."
Fri, 20 Aug 2004 10:42:45 -0700
ESPNews reports the New Orleans Saints have released CB Derek Ross.
Thu, 19 Aug 2004 04:13:07 -0700
Associated Press reports the New Orleans Saints have claimed CB Derek Ross (Falcons) off waivers from the Atlanta Falcons.
Tue, 17 Aug 2004 20:19:39 -0700
AtlantaFalcons.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have released CB Derek Ross.
Sun, 15 Aug 2004 21:39:13 -0700
AtlantaFalcons.com reports Atlanta Falcons CB Derek Ross (knee) remains out of practice.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004 14:37:08 -0700
AtlantaFalcons.com reports Atlanta Falcons CB Derek Ross (undisclosed) sat out Monday morning's practice, Aug. 9, due to an undisclosed injury.
Sun, 28 Dec 2003 08:53:51 -0800
The Atlanta Falcons have declared CB Brandon Williams, DL Demetrin Veal, CB Derek Ross, WR John Lewis, QB Kurt Kittner, DL Raymond House, TE Sean Brewer, CB Tyrone Williams inactive for Week 17.
Sun, 07 Dec 2003 16:31:49 -0800
The Atlanta Falcons have declared DL Demetrin Veal, CB Derek Ross, WR John Lewis, QB Kurt Kittner, OG Michael Moore, FS Siddeeq Shabazz, CB Tyrone Williams, RB Woody Dantzler inactive for Week 14.
Thu, 04 Dec 2003 17:31:00 -0800
Newly acquired Atlanta Falcons CB Derek Ross arrived at the practice facility Thursday, Dec. 4, but was limited in practice.
Thu, 04 Dec 2003 12:26:21 -0800
ESPNews reports the Atlanta Falcons were awarded their claim on free agent CB Derek Ross (Cowboys).
Wed, 03 Dec 2003 17:08:35 -0800
Len Pasqueralli, of ESPN.com, reports by claiming CB Derek Ross off waivers, the Atlanta Falcons will assume his contract, which means they will have to pay him only $70,588 for the balance of the year, the prorated share of his $300,000 base salary. He is also under contract for 2004 at a minimum base salary of $380,000. Given the state of the Falcons secondary, which has already been revamped once this season and figures to undergo a wholesale overhaul again in the offseason, it is conceivable that Ross could compete for a starting job next year.
Wed, 03 Dec 2003 15:34:21 -0800
AtlantaFalcons.com reports the Atlanta Falcons have claimed free agent CB Derek Ross (Cowboys) off waivers.
Wed, 03 Dec 2003 13:24:56 -0800
The Dallas Cowboys, who released CB Derek Ross earlier this week, are not ready to commit young CBs Peter Hunter or Andrew Davison to the nickel back position just yet.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003 11:35:26 -0800
The Dallas Morning News reports the Dallas Cowboys have released CB Derek Ross. Ross served as the Cowboys' nickel cornerback and kick returner. He fumbled twice in Thursday, Nov. 27, game against the Miami Dolphins, missed a practice on Friday, Nov. 28, as well as hospital visits by players on Monday, Dec. 1.
Mon, 01 Dec 2003 13:10:10 -0800
Dallas Cowboys CB Derek Ross may lose his role as the team's kickoff returner after fumbling the ball away against the Miami Dolphins in Week 13. Ross was warned before the game about protecting the ball. WR Zuriel Smith may re-gain the kick return duties if Ross is demoted.
Mon, 27 Oct 2003 13:44:35 -0800
Dallas Cowboys CB Derek Ross could stay on kickoff returns in place of WR/KR Zuriel Smith.
Mon, 27 Oct 2003 06:25:45 -0800
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports Dallas Cowboys CB Derek Ross took over the team's kickoff-return duties in Sunday's, Oct. 26, game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, after head coach Bill Parcells placed KR Zuriel Smith on the inactive list. Ross averaged 25.8 yards on four returns, with a long of 33. Whether Parcells plans to keep Ross as the team's kick returner is uncertain.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003 06:17:44 -0700
Updating previous reports, Jennifer Floyd Engel, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys CB Derek Ross appears to have recovered from his knee injury. Ross played in nickel situations during Sunday's, Oct. 19, game against the Detroit Lions and had an interception late in the game.
Wed, 15 Oct 2003 18:04:21 -0700
Dallas Cowboys CB Peter Hunter's inconsistent play looks to have landed him on the outs for the time being with CB Derek Ross getting a longer look this week as the nickel corner.
Mon, 13 Oct 2003 16:34:24 -0700
Dallas Cowboys CB Derek Ross was playing the nickel back position during the final drive Sunday, Oct. 12, against the Philadelphia Eagles. Ross played in his first game since knee surgery and could be a bigger part of the defense this week.
Sun, 12 Oct 2003 18:21:16 -0700
DallasCowboys.com reports Dallas Cowboys CB Derek Ross (knee) saw his first action of the season in Week 6. He played mostly on special teams but also saw some action at cornerback.
Fri, 10 Oct 2003 14:40:55 -0700
Updating previous reports, Dallas Cowboys CB Derek Ross (knee) says he will play in Week 6.
Thu, 09 Oct 2003 22:10:41 -0700
Dallas Cowboys CB Derek Ross (knee) is no longer on the injury report, but that doesn't mean he will play Sunday, Oct. 12, against the Philadelphia Eagles. Ross practiced without incident Thursday, Oct. 9, and is looking better.
Thu, 09 Oct 2003 06:10:21 -0700
Updating previous reports, Jennifer Floyd Engel, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys CB Derek Ross (knee) has yet to prove to head coach Bill Parcells that he is mentally ready to play. "He has to be in the frame of mind. Me challenging him is not going to do any good at this point," Parcells said. "He's got to go back in the arena himself, and he's going to have to find that out himself. He's just got to be able to play with confidence. If he can demonstrate that in practice that he can do it, then we'll play him in the game. If he can't, then we'll make him inactive again." Ross is yet to play in a regular-season game this year.
Sun, 05 Oct 2003 09:13:03 -0700
The Dallas Cowboys have declared CB Andrew Davison, CB Derek Ross, FB Erik Bickerstaff, TE James Whalen, OT Javiar Collins, DL Michael Myers, QB Tony Romo, OT Torrin Tucker inactive for Week 5.
Wed, 01 Oct 2003 16:52:50 -0700
Dallas Cowboys CB Derek Ross (knee) practiced Wednesday, Oct. 1. He's questionable for Week 5 and is wearing a protective sleeve on his knee when he practices. Until he runs freely, he won't be active for a game.
Mon, 29 Sep 2003 17:12:43 -0700
Dallas Cowboys CB Derek Ross (knee) is entering the sixth week of recovery from a scope and is starting to test the patience of head coach Bill Parcells. Another week of practice should help Ross' confidence, but the Cowboys thought that was the case last week.
Sun, 28 Sep 2003 12:38:14 -0700
The Dallas Cowboys have declared CB Derek Ross, FB Erik Bickerstaff, OT Javiar Collins, DL Michael Myers, WR Randal Williams, WR Reggie Swinton, QB Tony Romo inactive for Week 4.
Sat, 27 Sep 2003 15:17:51 -0700
Cliff Cook, of DallasCowboys.com, reports if Dallas Cowboys CB Derek Ross (knee) is unable to play Sunday, Sept. 28, against the New York Jets, CB Peter Hunter will remain in the slot as the fifth defensive back when the Cowboys go to their nickel defense.
Fri, 26 Sep 2003 17:27:35 -0700
Dallas Cowboys CB Derek Ross (knee) practiced again Friday, Sept. 26, but head coach Bill Parcells doesn't believe he'll be able to play in Week 4.
Fri, 26 Sep 2003 05:59:38 -0700
Updating previous reports, Clarence E. Hill Jr., of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys CB Derek Ross (knee) remains questionable for Sunday's, Sept. 28, game against the New York Jets. Head coach Bill Parcells said he does not believe Ross has shown the necessary confidence in his surgically repaired knee to play yet. He would like to see him practice with some abandon. "I am still looking for that," Parcells said. "We got a couple of more days to see." CB Pete Hunter will continue to be the team's nickel cornerback this weekend is Ross does not play.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003 20:14:39 -0700
If Dallas Cowboys CB Derek Ross plays the Sunday, Sept. 28, game against the New York Jets, then Cowboys CB Pete Hunter would return to his role as the fourth cornerback.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003 20:14:08 -0700
Dallas Cowboys CB Derek Ross (knee) remains listed as questionable for the Sunday, Sept. 28, game against the New York Jets. It's looking as if Ross will play for the first time this season.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003 11:34:59 -0700
The Dallas Cowboys have listed CB Derek Ross (knee) as questionable for Week 4.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003 06:07:25 -0700
Updating previous reports, Todd Archer, of the Dallas Morning News, reports Dallas Cowboys CB Derek Ross (knee) has been listed as questionable for Sunday's, Sept. 28, game against the New York Jets. Ross, who had surgery on his knee during the preseason, is yet to play this season but is entering his second week of practice. "We'll see," head coach Bill Parcells said. "The big thing is being able to play with confidence. That's the whole thing."
Fri, 19 Sep 2003 06:08:25 -0700
Updating previous reports, Jennifer Floyd Engel, of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, reports Dallas Cowboys CB Derek Ross (knee) returned to practice on Thursday, Sept. 18. Ross hadn't practice since having surgery to repair his damaged knee at the end of the preseason. Ross has a good chance to play when the Cowboys return from the BYE to face the New York Jets on Sept. 28.
Wed, 17 Sep 2003 02:30:06 -0700
Dallas Cowboys CB Derek Ross (knee) should be able to return to the field Sept. 28 against the New York Jets.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003 17:53:18 -0700
The Dallas Cowboys have declared LB Bradie James, CB Derek Ross, FB Erik Bickerstaff, CB Jeff Sanchez, OT Kurt Vollers, DL Michael Myers, WR Reggie Swinton, QB Tony Romo inactive for Week 2.
