Poona Ford - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Becomes pivotal piece in first year Ford ended the 2025 regular season with 47 tackles (19 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and added one pass defensed over 17 games with the Rams.

Impact Ford signed a three-year $27.6 milllion contract with the Rams in March of 2025 after coming off a career year in 2024 with the Chargers. The defensive tackle immediately added power to the center of the Rams' defense, further enabling second-year players Braden Fiske and Jared Verse to attack the offense. Ford will likely enter the 2026 season as the starting nose tackle once again. The 30-year-old will look to exceed the production highs of his 2024 campaign while building off of 2025 synergy with his new team.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 27 • Associated Press

Logs full practice Thursday Ford (elbow) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ford tweaked his elbow during the Rams' NFC wild-card game win over the Panthers this past Saturday. His full practice Thursday indicates the injury isn't considered a long-term issue and clears the path for him to play in Sunday's divisional-round tilt against the Bears.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with elbow issue Ford (elbow) was estimated as a limited participant for the Rams' walkthrough practice Wednesday, Adam Grosbard of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Ford came away from the Rams' wild card victory at Carolina with a sack, but it looks like he also hurt his elbow in that game. He'll probably need to log a full practice by Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHTS: Rams NT Poona Ford sacks Panthers QB Bryce Young for a big loss Los Angeles Rams nose tackle Poona Ford sacks Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young for a 9-yard loss at Bank of America Stadium.

JANUARY 10 • THERAMS.COM

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JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

Notches pair of sacks in 2025 Ford recorded 47 tackles (19 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and one pass defensed in 17 games in 2025.

Impact The veteran nose tackle's first season as a Ram was in line with his typical production through his career, as his 47 tackles are second behind the 53 he recorded with Seattle in 2021. Ford continued to showcase his durability, playing in every game for the fifth time in the last six seasons. Ford will be entering the second year of a three-year, $30 million deal for the Rams in 2026 and will continue to anchor the defensive line along with Braden Fiske and Kobie Turner.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Week 14 Ford (calf) is active for Sunday's contest against the Cardinals, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ford will ultimately be able to give it a go after being hampered by a calf injury at practice throughout the week. The defensive lineman has compiled 16 total tackles (eight solo) and a pass defensed over the team's last five contests following their Week 8 bye.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could play Sunday Ford (calf) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals, Nate Atkins of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Texas product logged consecutive DNPs to begin the Rams' week of practice, but it still appears he's got a chance to suit up Sunday. Ford has appeared in all 12 of Los Angeles' games this season, recording 34 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defensed. If he's unavailable in Week 14, Ty Hamilton will likely operate as the Rams' top nose tackle.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still dealing with calf issue Ford (calf) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Head coach Sean McVay said that he expects Ford to play in Sunday's game versus the Cardinals. Ford plays a consistent role as the team's starting nose tackle, and he has recorded 34 tackles (14 solo), 1.0 sacks and a pass breakup through 12 games.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Active vs. Carolina Ford (calf) is active for Sunday's game against the Panthers.

Impact Ford popped up on Friday's practice report as a limited participant due to a calf injury. A late addition to the practice report typically doesn't bode well for a player's chance of suiting up on game day, but the veteran defensive lineman has been cleared to play Sunday after going through pregame warmups. In his first year with the Rams, Ford has totaled 30 tackles (12 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defense.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Poona Ford is one of several key Rams fighting through injuries in Week 13 The Rams have several key defenders, led by NT Poona Ford, who are fighting through nagging injuries to play against the Panthers in Week 13

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • RAMBLINFAN.COM

Questionable for Sunday Ford (calf) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Panthers, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.

Impact Ford appeared on the injury report Friday with a calf injury and was a limited participant in practice for the day. The ability to practice in any capacity means he has a decent chance at suiting up for the Rams' defense. Still, if the starter is unable to go, Ty Hamilton will likely be called upon to take more snaps at nose tackle.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks find fault in more than Darnold's 4 interceptions in close loss to the Rams

The Seattle Seahawks came up just short in their 21-19 loss at the Los Angeles Rams, with Sam Darnold throwing four interceptions in the critical NFC West matchup

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Poona Ford on how he measures success and his time as a Seahawk ahead of a huge Week 11 showdown vs. SEA | Featured on Rams Revealed Ep. 142 On this week's episode of Rams Revealed, Los Angeles Rams nose tackle Poona Ford reflects on his time with the Seattle Seahawks, success on...

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • THERAMS.COM

Rams are looking like a Super Bowl contender behind Stafford's offense and a surging defense

Although Sean McVay has created nearly continual success during his nine seasons in charge of the Los Angeles Rams, his team hasn’t looked this good at midseason since its Super Bo...

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Puka Nacua Is Poster Child for Rams’ Physicality: ‘It’s the Little Brother in Me’

Puka Nacua leads all NFL receivers in scrimmage yards, but it's his physical style that is changing the way the Rams play the game.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Puka Nacua Is Poster Child for Rams’ Physicality: ‘It’s the Little Brother in Me’

Poona Ford, Justin Dedich & Kam Curl on prepping for the Colts' stand out players | Locker Room Interviews Los Angeles Rams nose tackle Poona Ford, safety Kam Curl, and offensive lineman Justin Dedich talk about playing against stand-out players l...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • THERAMS.COM

Poona Ford slips through Eagles' pass protection to sack Jalen Hurts Los Angeles Rams nose tackle Poona Ford sacks Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts for a loss of 8 yards during Week 3 of the 2025 NF...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • NFL.COM

HIGHLIGHTS: Rams NT Poona Ford slips through Eagles pass protection to sack QB Jalen Hurts Los Angeles Rams nose tackle Poona Ford sacks Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts for a loss of 8 yards during their matchup at Linc...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • THERAMS.COM

Poona Ford at the forefront of the Rams' purpose-built 'Stop Barkley' brigade The numbers don't lie: Teams are better at stopping Saquon Barkley when Poona Ford is on the field, something the Rams were acutely aware of...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • LATIMES.COM

Rams expect defense to take step forward in second season for coordinator Shula, pass rusher Verse

The Los Angeles Rams expect to make significant strides on defense in their second season under defensive coordinator Chris Shula and with outside linebacker Jared Verse

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Matthew Stafford and his balky back to be tested in opener when Rams face Texans' imposing defense

Matthew Stafford missed nearly a month of the Los Angeles Rams’ training camp with an aggravated disk in his back, and Alaric Jackson only joined practice this week after being sid...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Jared Verse Is Not Shutting Up — and That’s Exactly the Way the Rams Like It

Rams edge rusher Jared Verse burst onto the NFL scene last year with big talk and big production. He's not about to tone it down now.

AUGUST 25, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Jared Verse Is Not Shutting Up — and That’s Exactly the Way the Rams Like It

Sean McVay recaps Rams-Saints joint practice, Poona Ford's leadership & Emmanuel Forbes' progress since returning from injury Head coach Sean McVay discusses takeaways from the Los Angeles Rams' joint practice with the New Orleans Saints, defensive tackle Poona Ford...

AUGUST 15, 2025 • THERAMS.COM

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