Jerome Ford - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Cut from Minnesota's practice squad The Vikings cut Ford from the practice squad Tuesday, Craig Peters of the team's official site reports.

Impact The Vikings signed Ford to the practice squad Sept. 16. The running back has played 57 games for the Browns since being drafted as a fifth-round pick in 2022. Ford recorded 24 rush attempts for 73 yards and 26 receptions for 103 yards over 13 regular-season games with the Browns in 2025.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Inks deal with Minnesota's practice squad Ford was signed to the Vikings' practice squad Wednesday, Lindsey Young of the team's official website reports.

Impact Ford was in Minnesota for a workout Tuesday with the team, and he will now have the opportunity join the practice squad. The running back was let go by the Commanders with an injury settlement in late August after suffering a hamstring injury, but he is now back to full health. Ford recorded 73 yards on 24 carries while catching 26 of 32 targets for 103 yards over 13 regular-season contests with Cleveland in 2025, and he'll now look to earn an elevation to the active roster down the road with the Vikings.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Gets look from Minnesota The Vikings hosted Ford (hamstring) for a workout Tuesday, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ford suffered a hamstring injury during training camp with the Commanders. He's healthy enough to participate in a workout, and he could latch on with the Vikings if Jordan Mason misses time due to a thumb injury he sustained against the Packers in Week 1. Ford, a fifth-round selection of the Browns in the 2022 NFL Draft, spent the first four years of his career with Cleveland, and he logged 24 carries for 73 yards (3.0 YPC) while adding 26 catches (on 32 targets) for 103 yards across 13 regular-season games in 2025.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Let go with injury settlement The Commanders released Ford (undisclosed) with an injury settlement Sunday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Ford was placed on the Commanders' injured reserve list last Tuesday with an unknown issue. The running back likely thinks he can make a full recovery and sign with another franchise during the 2026 season. Ford is now a free agent and will likely seek out a new franchise to provide rushing and special teams depth.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Jerome Ford's fading Commanders roster hopes suffer crushing final blow It's (probably) over...

AUGUST 18 • RIGGOSRAG.COM

Lands on IR Ford (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact The former Cleveland Brown will miss the season due to an injury unless he is released with an injury settlement. Ford was brought in during free agency for backfield and kick return depth.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 16 • DAWGPOUNDDAILY.COM

Participating in spring practices Ford (shoulder) has been practicing, Zach Selby of commanders.com reports.

Impact Jacory Croskey-Merritt, on the other hand, has been absent from recent practices with a soft-tissue injury. It sounds like Rachaad White has been getting a lot of the first-team snaps, but Ford is also getting some work alongside QB Jayden Daniels. While not necessarily a standout in either role, Ford theoretically could fill in for either Croskey-Merritt on early downs or White on passing downs,. However, Ford got only $437,500 guaranteed on his one-year, $1.4 million contract, leaving him at risk of missing out on the Week 1 roster if things don't go well this summer. The Commanders also have sixth-round pick Kaytron Allen and 30-year-old Jeremy McNichols competing for roster spots. There's been no hint of trouble with the shoulder injury that ended Ford's 2025 campaign in Cleveland.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

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Deadspin | Report: Commanders sign RB Jerome Ford to 1-year deal Deadspin | Report: Commanders sign RB Jerome Ford to 1-year deal

MARCH 14 • DEADSPIN.COM

"Good riddance" "Past his prime": NFL fans react as Browns RB Jerome Ford signs with $7,600,000,000 team The Washington Commanders, a team valued at $7.6 billion (per Forbes), have offered Browns running back Jerome Ford a one-year deal.

MARCH 14 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Heading to Washington Ford (shoulder) and the Commanders agreed to terms on a one-year contract Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Ford will call Washington his new home after spending the first four years of his NFL career in Cleveland. His most productive year with the Browns was in 2023, when he produced 1,132 yards from scrimmage and nine touchdowns across 17 regular-season games, though he served in a rotational role over the last two years. Ford will now join a Commanders backfield that also consists of Jacory Croskey-Merritt and Rachaad White.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers now have a clean opportunity to finally add rumored trade target A trade wasn't meant to be, but the Chargers can still bring in a former potential trade target in Jerome Ford.

MARCH 3 • BOLTBEAT.COM

This Andrew Berry draft pick is hanging on for dear life with the Browns The writing has been on the wall for Cleveland Browns veteran running back Jerome Ford well before the 2025 NFL campaign began. Since late A...

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • DAWGPOUNDDAILY.COM

Deadspin | Browns place RB Jerome Ford, C Ethan Pocic on IR Deadspin | Browns place RB Jerome Ford, C Ethan Pocic on IR

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Sent to IR The Browns placed Ford on the injured reserve Tuesday due to a shoulder injury.

Impact Ford presumably sustained the injury at some point during the Browns' 31-29 loss to the Titans this past Sunday, when he played 19 total snaps (13 offense, six special teams). With just four games left on the Browns' schedule, Ford's 2025 campaign -- and perhaps his stint in Cleveland -- will come to an end with his move to IR. The fourth-year running back was highly inefficient during the final season of his rookie deal, averaging 3.0 yards on 24 carries and 4.0 yards on 26 receptions while failing to find the end zone in 13 games. Ford's absence over the next four weeks could clear the way for Raheim Sanders to step in as the No. 3 running back behind fellow rookies Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fills in as kick returner Ford caught two of three targets for 10 yards and returned five kickoffs for 113 yards in Sunday's 31-29 loss to Tennessee in Week 14.

Impact Ford was needed to fill in on kickoff returns after the team's primary returner, Malachi Corley (concussion), was removed from the contest and never returned. Ford, who has fallen behind Dylan Sampson in the running back rotation, has seen an uptick in activity the last two games, garnering six targets, five catches and 27 receiving yards in addition to his work on special teams. He leads the backfield in targets (29) and catches (24),

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

May benefit from injured teammate Ford could see extra duty Sunday against the Titans with Dylan Sampson (calf) questionable for Week 14.

Impact Sampson, who injured his calf in last week's loss to San Francisco, was able to practice on a limited basis Friday after missing the first two practices, but it was not enough to avoid the questionable designation. Ford spelled Sampson last week and garnered his most touches since Week 7. Quinshon Judkins dominates the playing time and touches in the backfield, but Ford was often used as a third-down back before losing time to Sampson in recent weeks.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

More active than usual Ford caught all three targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 26-8 loss to San Francisco in Week 13.

Impact Ford lost roles as the primary backup to Quinshon Judkins and pass-catching back to Dylan Sampson, but the latter was removed from the game early in the third quarter with a calf injury. Ford's three touches were the most since Week 7.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shedeur Sanders' solid first half not enough as Browns fall to 49ers in his first home start

Shedeur Sanders had a solid first half in his first home start for the Cleveland Browns

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Active Sunday Ford (hamstring) is active for Sunday's matchup with the 49ers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact The running back entered the day with a questionable tag after missing practice Thursday, but he appears to be good to go. His snap count will be a bigger question, as Dylan Sampson saw 19 offensive snaps to Ford's eight in Week 12 against Las Vegas. Both remain behind rookie starter Quinshon Judkins on the depth chart.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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