JULY 27, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
DEE FORD
49ers are Releasing Pass Rusher Dee Ford The Dee Ford era has finally come to a close for the 49ers.
Garoppolo, Samuel not practicing with 49ers at start of camp
Jimmy Garoppolo got his throwing done early and then didn’t take part in the first practice of training camp for the San Francisco 49ers as the team hopes to find a trade partner f...JULY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
49ers release former Chiefs OLB Dee Ford Former #Chiefs OLB Dee Ford has been released by the 49ers after a disappointing three years with the team.
JULY 27, 2022 • USATODAY.COM
Shanahan clears up 49ers QB situation: 'This is Trey's team'
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan started training camp with a declaration that second-year player Trey Lance will be the starting quarterback and Jimmy Garoppolo will be mov...JULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
John Lynch Explains why Dee Ford is Still With the 49ers An explanation has been given by John Lynch as to why Dee Ford is still on the 49ers.
JULY 26, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
John Lynch Explains why Dee Ford is Still With the 49ers An explanation has been given by John Lynch as to why Dee Ford is still on the 49ers.
JULY 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Are the 49ers Considering to Retain Dee Ford This Season? Why is Dee Ford still on the 49ers’ roster?
JULY 25, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Kyle Shanahan Doesn't Expect Dee Ford to Remain on the 49ers Kyle Shanahan essentially confirms what we all expected that Dee Ford will be released from the 49ers.
JUNE 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Still not practicing Ford (back) was absent from practice Tuesday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact It's unfortunately more of the same for Ford, who was also unable to participate in OTAs a couple weeks ago. He will try to recover in time for training camp to compete with 2022 second-round pick Drake Jackson for the starting job on the edge of San Francisco's defensive line opposite Nick Bosa.
JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not at OTAs Ford (back) was not seen at San Francisco's OTA sessions Tuesday, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.
Impact Ford dealt with back injuries in 2021 that limited him to just six games played before being sidelined in late October and missing the remainder of the season. The eighth-year defensive end has appeared in just seven games over the past two seasons for the 49ers, so his absence from any on-field drills Tuesday is not an encouraging sign for his long-term health. Ford is entering the final season of his contract with San Francisco and the remarks on his health by general manager John Lynch in late March seem to indicate that the team may ultimately choose to part ways before the start of the regular season.
MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
USC pass rusher Drake Jackson goes to 49ers in 2nd round
The San Francisco 49ers have invested in the pass rush once again, using their second-round pick on Southern California edge rusher Drake JacksonAPRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
3 Most Likely Dee Ford Free Agent Destinations Defensive end Dee Ford's time spent playing for the San Francisco 49ers is all but up. The 31-year-old has failed to live up to expectations...
MARCH 29, 2022 • FANDUEL.COM
Not progressing well, may be cut 49ers general manager John Lynch said Monday that he doesn't have "a lot of hope" that Ford (back) will be able to contribute on the field during the 2022 campaign, Nick Wagoner of...
Impact Ford suffered a back injury in October last season and didn't progress the way San Francisco would've hoped before he was eventually shut down in mid-December. Wagoner relays that this continues to be the case, and it's gotten to the point that the 49ers don't believe a return in 2022 is possible. The team already restructured Ford's contract to open enough space for them to start the new league year, but by releasing the veteran pass rusher after June 1, the team could save an extra $1.12 million, per David Lombardi of The Athletic. Ford has made 18 appearances across three seasons with the 49ers, totaling 22 tackles, 9.5 sacks and three forced fumbles.
MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
49ers pass-rusher Dee Ford won't play again in 2021 A back injury has wrecked another season for the former Auburn standout.
DECEMBER 16, 2021 • AL.COM
49ers edge rusher Dee Ford out for season with bad back
Dee Ford won’t be coming back this season for the San Francisco 49ers and quite possibly not at allDECEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
49ers Will Not Activate Dee Ford from Injured Reserve, Ending His 2021 Season Ford's 21-day window has officially closed as the edge rusher will not return to the field in 2021.
DECEMBER 15, 2021 • 49ERS.COM
Won't return in 2021 Coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday that Ford (back) won't return in 2021, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Ford had been sidelined since late October, and he didn't show significant progress in his recovery from a back injury recently. The 30-year-old appeared in six games during the 2021 campaign and totaled five tackles (three solo), three sacks and a forced fumble.
DECEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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DECEMBER 14, 2021 • 49ERS.COM
49ers stars deliver late to avoid another collapse
The San Francisco 49ers made sure they didn’t let another game slip awayDECEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not showing signifcant progress Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that he would be surprised if Ford (back) is back this season, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
Impact Barrows reports that the 49ers need to make a decision on whether or not to activate Ford from injured reserve by Wednesday. If they decide not to active him, then he will spend the rest of the season on injured reserve, which appears likely based on Shanahan's comments. If he is indeed done for the year, then Ford finished the 2021 campaign with three sacks in six appearances.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not ready for game action Ford (back) was not activated from injured reserve prior to Sunday's matchup against the Vikings, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Impact Ford was designated to return from injured reserve Thursday, which allows him to practice with the team. However, he's not yet ready for game action, so his next chance to take the field will be Week 13 against Seattle. Whenever he suits up next, it will be his first time being active since Week 7.
NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
49ers activate LB Dre Greenlaw off IR
The San Francisco 49ers have activated linebacker Dre Greenlaw off injured reserve to play Sunday against the Minnesota VikingsNOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Updates on Elijah Mitchell, Dee Ford and Others Ahead of #MINvsSF Kyle Shanahan provided final injury updates ahead of the 49ers NFC matchup against the Vikings.
NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • 49ERS.COM
Bosa is back at rookie level, leading 49ers' defense
Nick Bosa was pretty dominant as a rookie in 2019 when his pass rush skills helped the San Francisco 49ers make it to the Super BowlNOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Designated to return Ford (back) was designated to return from injured reserve Thursday.
Impact Ford landed on injured reserve in early November and is eligible to return to game action as early as Sunday against the Vikings. While it's not yet clear whether he'll be available in Week 12, he'll rejoin the 49ers for practice this week and will need to be activated within 21 days if he hopes to play again this year.
NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
