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Nike Takes Jab At Adidas After Signing WR John Ross

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Before the NFL Combine, Adidas announced they would reward any player who broke Chris Johnson's 40-yard dash record with a private island valued up to $1 million.

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The player must be wearing 2017 Adizero 5-Star 40 shoe, however.

Washington's John Ross broke the record with a ridiculous 4.22 40-yard dash time, but Ross was wearing Nike cleats.

Afterwards, Nike announced they have signed Ross while subtweeting Adidas and their contest.

 

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