John Ross’ rookie season didn’t go as planned, as the first-round pick was put on injured reserve after playing in just three games and failing to record a single reception.

After dealing with multiple injuries at Washington, Ross continued to struggle in that department this season, ultimately leading to the premature ending of his rookie campaign.

But what finally prompted his move to IR? According to head coach Marvin Lewis, Ross was hiding a shoulder injury in hopes of returning to the lineup before the end of the season, per Ross Tucker of SiriusXM NFL Radio:

Ross was thought to be a healthy scratch in certain situations this season, so this revelation makes more sense.

A top-10 pick out of Washington, Ross ends the 2017 season as one of the more disappointing selections in the entire draft. Bengals fans will be hoping he can stay healthy and deliver on high expectations next season.