RUDY FORD NEWS

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AUGUST 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Released by Carolina The Panthers released Ford on Tuesday.

Impact Ford was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury during the playoffs while with the Packers last season and signed with Carolina just 13 days ago. The 29-year-old has appeared in 86 career games (21 starts) and has six interceptions across the last three years. Ford should find work elsewhere at some point in 2024.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Links up with Carolina The Panthers signed Ford (hamstring) to a contract Wednesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ford ended last season on IR with the Packers due to a hamstring injury, but he's now passed his physical with Carolina. The veteran safety boasts substantial NFL experience and could earn a significant depth role in the Panthers' secondary.

AUGUST 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Bears Ford (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game versus the Bears, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports.

Impact Ford will be sidelined for his fourth game this season in Week 18, this time due to a hamstring injury. In his absence, rookie seventh-rounder Anthony Johnson figures to pick up any scraps at safety left by Darnell Savage and Jonathan Owens.

JANUARY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited participant at practice Ford (biceps) was a limited participant at the Packers' practice Wednesday.

Impact Ford has been sidelined for two straight games while dealing with a biceps injury, so he'll look to build off of Wednesday's practice as the week goes on. The safety has recorded a career-high 58 tackles through eight games this season and his return would provide a major boost to Green Bay's secondary ahead of their matchup with the Chiefs on Sunday Night Football.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 11 Ford (biceps) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Chargers, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official website reports.

Impact Ford first appeared on Green Bay's injury report Tuesday with a biceps issue and he'll now be forced to take a seat Sunday against Los Angeles. The 29-year-old will be replaced by rookie Anthony Johnson in the Packers' secondary for Week 11.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out Week 11 Ford (biceps) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers, Wes Hodkiewicz of the Packers' official site reports.

Impact The 29-year-old safety popped up on Green Bay's injury report Tuesday with a biceps issue, and he was held out of practice all week. If Ford were to miss his second game in the last three weeks this Sunday, rookie Anthony Johnson would likely see more snaps in the Packers' secondary.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Double-digit tackles in loss Ford recorded 10 tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 23-19 loss to the Steelers.

Impact Ford was able to record a season-high 10 takedowns in the Packers' narrow defeat in Pittsburgh. The picked up where he left off after missing Week 9 with a calf injury, reaching at least six tackles for the seventh contest in a row. Ford is now up to a career-high 58 stops, while also deflecting four passes and intercepting two others over eight games so far in 2023.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Packers-Rams Inactives: Stafford Out But So Are Two Starting Defenders Brett Rypien will start at quarterback for the Rams on Sunday against the Packers. He will be facing a bunch of backups with Quay Walker and...

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Packers-Rams Final Injury Report: Two Starters Don't Practice Looking ahead to Sunday’s game against the Rams, the Packers have gone from relatively healthy to some concern after Quay Walker and Rudy Fo...

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Happy Birthday to S Rudy Ford! Green Bay Packers S Rudy Ford celebrates his birthday on Nov. 1, 2023.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • PACKERS.COM

Another solid outing Sunday Ford recorded seven tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 19-17 loss at Denver.

Impact Ford managed seven-plus tackles for the fifth straight game in Week 7, and he continued to dominate Green Bay's allotment of safety snaps (55). He's on pace for his first career 100-tackle season, and he projects as a solid IDP play in Week 8 versus Minnesota.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rudy Ford 'piecing it together' as Packers safety The former Auburn defensive back has gone from special-teamer to defensive starter during his NFL career.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • AL.COM

Rudy Ford undercuts route for Packers' first INT of night Green Bay Packers defensive back Rudy Ford undercuts a route from Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers for the Packers' first inter...

OCTOBER 10, 2023 • NFL.COM

Rudy Ford reiterates a 'one game at a time' mentality Green Bay Packers S Rudy Ford spoke with the media ahead of the Week 5 Monday Night Football matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.

OCTOBER 7, 2023 • PACKERS.COM

PICKED! Rudy Ford intercepts Jared Goff on opening drive | Packers vs. Lions Green Bay Packers S Rudy Ford intercepts Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff on the first drive of the game, giving the Packers possession on the De...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • PACKERS.COM

Total Packers with Matt LaFleur: Rudy Ford Join Packers Head Coach Matt LaFleur and analyst Larry McCarren as they recap the Packers' Week 3 comeback win against the New Orleans Saint...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • PACKERS.COM

Total Packers: 1-on-1 with Rudy Ford Analyst Larry McCarren is joined by Packers S Rudy Ford to discuss his aggressive playstyle as well as his performance against the New Orlea...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • PACKERS.COM

Rudy Ford: Packers looking to 'get back on track' Green Bay Packers S Rudy Ford says the defense needs to get back on track and do what they do best.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • PACKERS.COM

As safety competition winds down, Rudy Ford looks to finish strong Hard-hitting veteran is back working with the No. 1 defense

AUGUST 25, 2023 • PACKERS.COM

Rudy Ford: 'I've proved what I've always been capable of doing' Green Bay Packers S Rudy Ford spoke to the media on Thursday about his performance during training camp and his outlook for the upcoming sea...

AUGUST 24, 2023 • PACKERS.COM

Rudy Ford attends 'Today a Reader, Tomorrow a Leader' event Green Bay Packers S Rudy Ford visited the Webster Elementary Children's Center for the Integrated Arts to read to and spend time with studen...

MAY 9, 2023 • PACKERS.COM

Packers safety Rudy Ford visits students at Webster Elementary for reading event Green Bay Packers safety Rudy Ford visited Webster Elementary Children's Center for Integrated Arts last month to take part in the "Today a...

MAY 4, 2023 • PACKERS.COM

Packers re-sign defensive backs Rudy Ford, Corey Ballentine

The Green Bay Packers have re-signed safety Rudy Ford and cornerback Corey Ballentine

MARCH 20, 2023 • Associated Press

Re-signs with Green Bay Ford signed with the Packers on Friday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Ford will return to the Packers after recording 44 tackles (31 solo) and three interceptions for them last season. The 28-year-old is coming off the best season of his career and will now look for an opportunity to compete for the starting job. Alongside Tarvarius Moore, Ford is now the second safety the Packers have signed this offseason as they look to improve their depth in the secondary.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE