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Jerome Ford is ready to establish the run in 2025 | Team Coverage Ford, entering his fifth NFL season, is the veteran of a young running back room

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Positioned to lead backfield early Ford is expected to operate in a workhorse role Week 1 versus the Bengals on Sunday, Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com reports.

Impact Ford led the Browns in rushing last year, albeit with just 565 yards across 14 regular-season games, and he now looks set for a lead back role at home versus Cincinnati on Sunday, while rookie fourth-round pick Dylan Sampson operates as a change-of-pace back. Cleveland also claimed undrafted rookie Raheim Sanders off waivers last week, who at 6-foot, 230 pounds could contribute in short-yardage situations. Cabot reports that 2025 second-round pick Quinshon Judkins, who hasn't yet signed his rookie deal, could join the Browns soon, so there are considerable avenues for this backfield split to shift as the year progresses. Even if Judkins were to sign immediately, however, Ford and Sampson appear solidified in their roles for Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jerome Ford Press Conference | " If I do my job everything will fall into place". Running back Jerome Ford speaks to the media.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

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AUGUST 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Splits work with Sampson Ford carried the ball twice for 14 yards and caught both his targets for five yards in Saturday's 19-17 preseason win over the Rams.

Impact The fourth-year back split the backfield workload with fourth-round rookie Dylan Sampson over the Browns' first two drives, before Sampson checked out and was replaced by Pierre Strong. Ford himself then gave way to Ahmani Marshall to begin the second quarter. Ford and Sampson figure to share touches to begin the regular season as well, but how snaps are actually divided between the two, and in what situations, remains to be seen. Quinshon Judkins, a second-round pick in 2025 who has yet to sign a contract with Cleveland due to off-field issues, remains a wild card but could be added to the backfield later in the year.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jerome Ford Press Conference | "Doing whatever we can to be ready" Jerome Ford answer questions from the media before practice

AUGUST 20, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Not in line to play Saturday Ford is among the key Cleveland players not slated to play in Saturday's preseason game against the Eagles, Kelsey Russo of the Browns' official site reports.

Impact The same applies to fellow RB Dylan Sampson, QBs Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett (hamstring), Shedeur Sanders (oblique), WR Jerry Jeudy, as well as TEs David Njoku and Harold Fannin. With 2025 second-rounder Quinshon Judkins still unsigned, Ford remains in a position to continue to handle a key role in the Browns' backfield, and his next chance to see game action will arrive Aug. 23 against the Rams.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not slated to play Friday Ford is among the Browns not in line to play in Friday's preseason opener against the Panthers.

Impact Other key non-injured Cleveland skill players not slated to see action Friday are QB Joe Flacco, RB Pierre Strong, WRs Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman, as well as TE David Njoku. With the status of unsigned rookie second-rounder Quinshon Judkins still unclear, Ford currently profiles as the Browns' top back, with Strong and Dylan Sampson also in the mix for touches out of the gate this season.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Participating in team drills Ford (undisclosed) took part in team drills during Wednesday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ford resumed practicing Monday in what head coach Kevin Stefanski described as a "limited capacity," but he now appears to be fully recovered from the undisclosed injury that first popped up July 23. After accepting a pay cut to remain with Cleveland earlier this offseason, Ford now finds himself facing significant backfield opportunities, as rookie second-round pick Quinshon Judkins remains unsigned amid legal issues. In the meantime, Ford and rookie fourth-round pick Dylan Sampson figure to split the majority of first-team snaps, with veteran Pierre Strong and UDFA Ahmani Marshall also battling for reps.

JULY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jerome Ford embraces familiar role as Browns' lead back in training camp Jerome Ford has found himself unexpectedly at the top of the Browns depth chart before. In a contract year, he's there again.

JULY 30, 2025 • CLEVELAND.COM

Jerome Ford Press Conference: "Were in The Dog Days of Camp Right Now." Watch as Running back Jerome Ford takes questions from the media prior to Day 7 of training camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.

JULY 30, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Returning to practice Browns coach Kevin Stefanski said Monday that Ford (undisclosed) is returning to practice in a "limited capacity" this week, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ford missed the first handful of practices with an injury that still hasn't been specified. Fellow running back Quinshon Judkins remains unsigned amid legal problems, leaving fourth-round pick Dylan Sampson and veteran Pierre Strong as the immediate competition for first-team snaps. Ford figures to jump in atop the depth chart soon enough.

JULY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could practice soon Ford (undisclosed) worked out with the athletic training staff Friday and is getting closer to practicing, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Browns coach Kevin Stefanski has been consistently optimistic that Ford's absence at the start of training camp won't last long. With rookie second-round pick Quinshon Judkins unsigned and facing legal problems, the Browns are left with only fourth-round pick Dylan Sampson, Pierre Strong and UDFA Ahmani Marshall as the available running backs for the opening days of training camp. Ford likely will be the leader of the group once he's ready to return from his unspecified injury.

JULY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses another practice Ford (undisclosed) will remain sidelined during Thursday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Per Zac Jackson of The Athletic, coach Kevin Stefanski noted that Ford is "progressing well" from what Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram describes as a minor (unspecified) injury. Once Ford is able to resume practicing, he'll be on track to work as the Browns' RB1, with 2025 second-rounder Quinshon Judkins remaining unsigned amid legal issues, Pat McGinnis of Browns Wire reports.

JULY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses Wednesday's practice Ford didn't participate in Wednesday's training camp practice, with Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram noting that the running back appears to be dealing with a minor (...

Impact With 2025 second-rounder Quinshon Judkins unsigned amid legal issues, per Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal, Ford's absence further taxes the Browns' running back depth at the onset of training camp. For now, Dylan Sampson, Pierre Strong and Ahmani Marshall are the team's available backfield options.

JULY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Colorado Buffaloes football legend Shedeur Sanders, Dillon Gabriel, Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett given ultimate insult | Sporting News The Cleveland Browns are so desperate at quarterback, they may have to rely on Jerome Ford and Quinshon Judkins to carry the load during the...

JULY 9, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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JUNE 22, 2025 • PFF.COM

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 16, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

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APRIL 16, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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