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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Adidas is really offering to buy an island for anyone who breaks the 40-yard dash record at the Combine this year pic.twitter.com/9NNaL2s8RX
— SoleCollector.com (@SoleCollector) February 27, 2017
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.
Officially the fastest 40-yard dash... EVER.
— NFL (@NFL) March 4, 2017
4.22.
Congratulations, @WatchJRoss! #NFLCombine https://t.co/nlos6YyKM8
Afterwards, Nike announced they have signed Ross while subtweeting Adidas and their contest.
On an island all by yourself.
— Nike Football (@usnikefootball) March 4, 2017
Record. Broken. ⏱????
Welcome to the family, @WatchJRoss https://t.co/RNcMZIwj66