Jerome Ford - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Accepts pay cut Ford (ankle) agreed to terms Friday on a salary reduction from $3.49 million to a guaranteed $1.75 million for the 2025 season, Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com reports.

Impact Ford's reduced salary follows the Browns' selection of second-round running back Quinshon Judkins at No. 33 overall in April's draft, in addition to running back Dylan Sampson in the fourth round. Per Kabot, had Ford not agreed to a pay cut he would have been a trade candidate, and Cleveland may have re-signed free agent Nick Chubb (foot). With Ford's spot on the roster now essentially guaranteed, the door appears closed for Chubb to reunite with the Browns, barring damage to the team's depth. Zac Jackson and Lauren Smith of The Athletic report that Ford currently retains his old on the No. 1 depth chart spot, but his salary reduction is a clear indication that the role will be up for grabs if Judkins logs a more impressive offseason.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Report: Browns' Jerome Ford takes pay cut; Nick Chubb out? Deadspin | Report: Browns' Jerome Ford takes pay cut; Nick Chubb out?

MAY 2 • DEADSPIN.COM

Nick Chubb will likely have to find a new home now that Browns RB Jerome Ford has accepted a paycut Nick Chubb will likely have to find a new home.

MAY 2 • CLEVELAND.COM

Atop depth chart for now Ford (ankle) is atop the depth chart at running back, but that could change given the Browns' selection of Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins with the 36th overall pick in th...

Impact Ford enters the final year of his rookie deal and has been a competent complementary player behind Nick Chubb the last three seasons. Drafting Judkins suggests the team will not bring Chubb back, and the Buckeye running back is talented enough to earn carries immediately. At the very least, Judkins will be part of the backfield from day one and could take over as the primary back early in the season -- the same path Chubb took to become one of the game's best backs prior to a serious knee injury in 2023. Think of Ford as atop the depth chart with an asterisk.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 16 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

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Lands on IR Ford (ankle) has been placed on IR by the Browns.

Impact Ford was already ruled out for the 3-13 Browns' season finale, so his placement on IR creates a roster spot for the team heading into Week 18. In 14 contests this season, Ford carried 104 times for 565 yards and three TDs and caught 37 of his 43 targets for 225 yards. Ford remains under contract with Cleveland in 2025, though the running back's role next season is to be determined and hinges on the moves the team makes this offseason to bolster its backfield.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jerome Ford and David Njoku out for Week 18 | Injury Report Ogbo Okoronkwo and Dalvin Tomlinson among five players listed as questionable

JANUARY 2 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Ruled out for Saturday Ford (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Ravens, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact With Pierre Strong (concussion) also ruled out for the contest, D'Onta Foreman figures to be next in line for Cleveland's carries in Week 18, with John Kelly available to mix in. The Browns have RBs Aidan Robbins and Jacob Kibodi on their practice squad, with one or both likely to be elevated for the team's season finale.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Another missed practice Ford (ankle) remained sidelined at practice Thursday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Ford has yet to practice this week, so the running back is looking pretty iffy for Saturday's season finale against the Ravens. If Ford ends up sidelined this weekend, D'Onta Foreman would likely be next in line for carries in Week 18, with Pierre Strong (concussion) -- if he's available -- and John Kelly also candidates to mix in. Additionally, the Browns have RBs Aidan Robbins and Jacob Kibodi on their practice squad.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing Wednesday Ford (ankle) isn't practicing Wednesday, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Ford was deemed a non-participant on Tuesday's practice estimate, so his absence from Wednesday's session sets the stage for what he's able to do Thursday to loom large with regard to his chances of playing Saturday against the Ravens. If Ford is limited or out this weekend, D'Onta Foreman would likely be next in line for carries, with Pierre Strong (concussion) -- if available -- and John Kelly also in the mix.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing to begin Week 18 Ford (ankle) was estimated as a non-participant in Tuesday's walk-through practice, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Ford didn't take the field to begin Week 18 prep after he was forced out of this past Sunday's 20-3 loss to the Dolphins in the second quarter with the ankle injury. With both Ford and Pierre Strong (concussion) -- who was also a non-participant Tuesday -- banged up to begin Week 18 prep, the Browns signed John Kelly to their 53-man roster to provide another healthy option in the backfield along with D'Onta Foreman. The Browns could be relying heavily on Foreman to lead the ground attack in Saturday's season finale versus the Ravens if Ford is unable to play and if Strong can't clear the five-step concussion protocol before the weekend.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 30, 2024 • CLEVELAND.COM

Struggles against MIA Ford rushed six times for 22 yards with no targets as a receiver in Sunday's 20-3 loss to the Dolphins.

Impact Ford failed to replicate last week's sterling starting performance against a tougher defensive opponent in Week 17. Despite his struggles, the 24-year-old remains in line to start for the 3-13 Browns in Week 18 with Nick Chubb (foot) sidelined for the remainder of the campaign. Ford should only be considered a deep-league option against the Ravens next Sunday, but he presents some upside for those in deep and DFS formats.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Browns' Jerome Ford Exits Game With Apparent Ankle Injury Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford has exited the game due to suffering an apparent ankle injury.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jerome Ford questionable to return against the Dolphins Ford sustained the ankle injury late in the second quarter

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Jerome Ford jukes and jives his way down to Dolphins' 8-yard line | Dolphins vs. Browns Dec. 29, 2024 Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford jukes and jives his way down to the Miami Dolphins' 8-yard line.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Can Jerome Ford continue to create explosive plays? | Burning Questions Ford has carries of 60 or more yards in each of the Browns’ last two games

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Joe Thomas is BACK to break down another Jerome Ford Touchdown | X's and Joe's Step inside the film room to take a look at Jerome Ford's touchdown from the game on Sunday!

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Jerome Ford & Jordan Hicks | Press Conferences Jerome Ford & Jordan Hicks spoke to the media on December 23rd, 2024.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Thrives as lead back Ford rushed for 92 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Bengals in Week 16. He also caught all five of his targets for 39 yards.

Impact Ford, who replaced Nick Chubb (foot) as the lead back, broke off a 66-yard run on the game's opening play from scrimmage and later scored a touchdown from four yards out. Other than long run, he was held to 26 yards on 10 carries, but Ford was part of the offense's best rushing effort of the season. It came on the heels of the team's 139-yard rushing output last week when Ford had a 62-yard touchdown scamper. While the roster is expected to undergo a significant renovation, Ford looks like a keeper and will likely be the lead back in 2025.

DECEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jerome Ford's third TD run of 2024 trims Bengals' lead to 17-6 | Browns vs. Bengals Dec. 22, 2024 Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford's third TD run of 2024 trims Cincinnati Bengals' lead to 17-6.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

DTR's circuitous scramble results in wild cross-field loft to Jerome Ford | Browns vs. Bengals Dec. 22, 2024 Cleveland Browns quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson's circuitous scramble results in wild cross-field loft to running back Jerome Ford.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Watch: Jerome Ford Scores Touchdown in Cincinnati, Salutes Bearcats With Celebration The former UC star is playing well.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • SI.COM

Can't-Miss Play: 66-yard run! Jerome Ford's speed burst burns Bengals on first drive | Browns vs. Bengals Dec. 22, 2024 Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford's speed burst burns Bengals for 66 yards on on first drive.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

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