Jerome Ford - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

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

Jerome Ford questionable for Week 13 against the 49ers | Injury Report Brenden Bates, Adin Huntington and Alex Wright all out for Week 13

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Questionable for Week 13 Ford (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game versus San Francisco, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Ford has missed significant practice reps this week, putting his status in jeopardy for Week 13. If Ford is unable to play, rookie Dylan Sampson would likely be locked into pass-down work behind fellow rookie Quinshon Judkins on early downs. Sampson appeared to pass Ford on the depth chart in Week 12 against Las Vegas, turning nine touches into 82 yards and one touchdown on 19 offensive snaps.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Downgrades to DNP Ford (hamstring) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ford was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, but an apparent setback with his hamstring injury rendered him unable to participate Thursday. The setback likely means Ford will be unable to suit up for Sunday's game against the 49ers. Any small chance Ford has to play will need to be backed up with strong practice participation Friday.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to open week Ford (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ford popped up on the injury report to open the week, dealing with an apparent hamstring injury. The running back played a season-low eight offensive snaps in the team's 24-10 win over the Raiders in Week 12, losing three yards on his only carry of the game. Ford will have two more chances to log a full practice before Sunday's matchup with the 49ers.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another one-touch game Ford had one carry for minus-3 yards in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Raiders in Week 12.

Impact Ford's marginalization continued, as the fourth-year back logged one touch for a fifth straight game and played a season-low eight snaps. Once a viable option as a third-down back, he's gone untargeted in two straight and was thrown to just five times in the last five contests. The Browns are rolling with a backfield of Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson and will keep doing so unless one gets injured.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stefanski stresses continued improvement for Sanders after successful 1st start for Browns

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NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Logs one touch in loss Ford had one carry for two yards in Sunday's 23-16 loss to Baltimore in Week 11.

Impact In the two games following Cleveland's bye week, Ford has just one target and two carries while playing 31 snaps. It was mildly surprising that the Browns didn't trade him, given that Ford's in the final year of his contract. He currently shares the backup role with rookie Dylan Sampson.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Garners one touch in loss Ford had one carry for one yard and failed to secure his lone target in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Jets in Week 10.

Impact Ford's fall behind rookie Dylan Sampson continued again, as the veteran has just two carries and three receptions (five targets) over the last three weeks. He's also fallen out of consideration for return duties, which now belong to Sampson.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Falls behind rookie in loss Ford caught one of two targets for minus-1 yard in Sunday's 32-13 loss to the Patriots in Week 8.

Impact For the second consecutive week, Ford was on the field for 13 snaps, which was fewer than Dylan Sampson (25 snaps). It was the first time this season that Ford lagged behind the rookie, a telling sign as the Browns enter a bye week followed by the NFL trade deadline (Nov. 4). A similar sign was Sampson taking over as the lead back when starter Quinshon Judkins (shoulder) was removed from the game.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quinshon Judkins may force Browns to make surprising move at NFL trade deadline The Cleveland Browns have to like what they've seen on the field from rookie running back Quinshon Judkins. Could that prompt them to trade...

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • DAWGPOUNDDAILY.COM

Three touches in win Ford had one carry for zero yards and caught both of his targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 31-6 win over the Dolphins in Week 7.

Impact Ford was given his fewest snaps (13) and second-fewest touches in seven games. He had fewer touches than Dylan Sampson (nine snaps, four touches), who also returned two kickoffs while Ford did not. That usage on special teams may be telling. It's a change that began in Week 6, when Sampson returned five kickoffs to Ford's one. It's as if the rookie is being prepared to take over for Ford, including as the top backup to starter Quinshon Judkins. With two more weeks before the trade deadline, Ford trade rumors should increase leading up to Nov. 4.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three touches in win Ford had one carry for zero yards and caught both of his targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 31-6 win over the Dolphins in Week 7.

Impact Ford was given his fewest snaps (13) and second-fewest touches of the season, seeing less touch volume than Dylan Sampson (nine snaps, four touches), who also returned two kickoffs while Ford did not. That usage on special teams may be telling. It's a change that began in Week 6, when Sampson returned five kickoffs to Ford's one as the rookie takes over the top backup job behind starter Quinshon Judkins. With two more weeks before the trade deadline, Ford could be on the move before Nov. 4.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Possible trade-deadline candidate Ford is one of a few members of the Browns that could be moved before the trade deadline, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ever since the Browns selected two running backs in the 2025 NFL Draft, it felt like Ford could be flipped at the deadline, which falls on Nov. 4, a day after Week 9 wraps. He's primarily served as a third-down back since Quinshon Judkins was established as the starter earlier this season. Lately, Dylan Sampson has rotated in with Ford, which sets up a scenario where Cleveland trades Ford and allots more playing time to Sampson.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Browns Predicted to Trade 2,100-Yard Playmaker Ahead of NFL Deadline The Cleveland Browns are predicted to trade RB Jerome Ford ahead of the NFL's trade deadline after drafting two rookie RBs.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Totals 30 yards from scrimmage Ford had two carries for 17 yards and caught five of six targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 23-9 loss to the Steelers in Week 6. He also returned one kickoff for 22 yards.

Impact Ford was on the field for 33 offensive snaps -- the most since Week 2 -- and had seven touches for the second straight week. His playing time has increased the last two games, which is tied to the quarterback change from Joe Flacco to rookie Dillon Gabriel. Ford leads the running back room with 21 targets through six games and could see an uptick in usage as a runner going forward, as the organization seeks to protect the one hopeful thing on offense: rookie running back Quinshon Judkins.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rookie Dillon Gabriel shows promise as Browns lose to Vikings in his first start

Browns rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel showed promise in his first NFL start

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Uptick in offensive touches Ford had five carries for 18 yards and caught both of his targets for 10 yards in Sunday's 21-17 loss to the Vikings in Week 5. He also returned three kickoffs for 78 yards.

Impact Ford's 38 yards from scrimmage and 116 combined yards were the most since Week 2, when he was still a factor before Quinshon Judkins became the lead running back. Cleveland's switch to rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel was the reason for Ford's increased touches. To make life easier on Gabriel, the Browns deployed a run-heavy offense and had a 50-50 split between rushes and pass attempts. They also got right tackle Jack Conklin back, which helped Cleveland amass a season-high 140 yards on the ground. Barring a Judkins injury, Ford's days as the lead back are over, but Sunday's gameplan showed how the Browns' offense can be competitive.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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