DECEMBER 22, 2020 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM
ISAIAH FORD
Dolphins promote receiver Isaiah Ford up from practice squad A week after returning to the team that drafted him and then traded him to a division rival, the Miami Dolphins put receiver Isaiah Ford bac...
Moves back to practice squad Ford reverted to the Dolphins' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Impact Ford played a considerable portion of the offensive workload in a win over New England, garnering 54 of 73 snaps while pulling in all three of his targets for 18 yards. Following a mid-season stint with the Patriots, Week 15 marked Ford's first Dolphins appearance since Nov. 1.
DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Goes for 18 yards against Patriots Ford reeled in all three of his targets for 18 yards during Sunday's 22-12 won over the Patriots.
Impact Ford had a brief stint with the Patriots back in November, so his matchup on Sunday may technically have qualified as a "revenge game." With DeVante Parker (hamstring) and Jakeem Grant (hamstring) both absent last weekend, and Preston Williams (foot) still on IR, Ford was afforded an opportunity to handle a season-high 54 offensive snaps (74 percent).
DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dolphins eliminate Patriots from playoff race with 22-12 win
The Miami Dolphins’ grinding ground game has sent the New England Patriots into full retreat and out of the playoff picture for the first time in 12 yearsDECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joins active roster The Dolphins elevated Ford from the practice squad for Sunday's game against the Patriots, Joe Schad of The Palm Beach Post reports.
Impact Ford will bring an ounce of familiarity with New England's scheme into the mix Sunday, as he briefly spent time there after being traded by the Dolphins for a late-round pick back in November. The young receiver then came full circle after being cut by the Patriots, as the Dolphins picked him back up. If DeVante Parker (hamstring) and/or Jakeem Grant (hamstring) are limited or forced to miss time Sunday, Ford could play a notable role on offense.
DECEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Ford’s return could boost Dolphins’ injury-decimated receiving corps The Dolphins traded Isaiah Ford to the Patriots to create more playing time for their young receivers. Now that he's returned to the team, h...
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM
Miami Dolphins should bring back freshly cut receiver Isaiah Ford The Miami Dolphins should bring back Isaiah Ford who was cut this week. The Miami Dolphins are fairly thin at the wide receiver position and...
DECEMBER 6, 2020 • PHINPHANATIC.COM
Let go by New England Ford was waived by the Patriots on Saturday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The 24-year-old was acquired from the Dolphins in early November but never played a snap with the Patriots. Ford will be a candidate for the practice squad if he clears waivers.
DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Hinton promoted with all 4 Denver QBs out
With their four quarterbacks all out, the Denver Broncos have promoted rookie receiver Kendall Hinton from their practice squad Sunday to play QB against the New Orleans SaintsNOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Drew Lock gets start at QB for Broncos vs. Dolphins
Drew Lock will get the start at quarterback when the Denver Broncos host the Miami Dolphins despite missing practice Wednesday with bruised ribs and a strained oblique he sustained...NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't suit up against Houston Ford (coach's decision) is inactive for Week 11, Erik Scalavino of the Patriots' official site reports.
Impact Ford was eligible to play Week 10 against the Ravens on Sunday Night Football, but he ultimately did not log a single offensive or special-teams snap during the 23-17 win. New England decided to bring six receivers onto its active roster for a Week 11 road trip to Houston, but the 24-year-old finds himself on the outside looking in.
NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not part of game plan in Week 10 Ford didn't log a snap in Sunday's 23-17 win over the Ravens.
Impact Ford, who was acquired from the Dolphins on Nov. 3, figures to find his way into his new team's wide receiver rotation (which also includes Jakobi Meyers, N'Keal Harry and Damiere Byrd) in the coming weeks, but until that happens, he's off the fantasy radar.
NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared for Week 10 Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said Tuesday that Ford has been cleared to return from the reserve/Commissioner Exempt List, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Impact After being acquired from the Dolphins on Nov. 3, Ford was ineligible to play in the Patriots' Week 9 win over the Jets while he waited to clear COVID-19 intake testing with his new team. Now that Ford has been formally added to the roster, he'll add some much-needed depth to a Patriots wideout corps that's lacking in dependable options. Quarterback Cam Newton seems to have established a rapport with Jakobi Meyers (22 receptions for 287 yards over last three games), but with Julian Edelman (knee) on injured reserve and the status of N'Keal Harry (concussion) uncertain, Ford could quickly earn a key role in the team's receiver rotation.
NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
What can the Patriots expect from newly acquired receiver Isaiah Ford? - The Boston Globe In a rare intra-division trade on Tuesday, the Patriots sent the Dolphins a 2022 conditional seventh-round draft pick in exchange for Ford,
NOVEMBER 7, 2020 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Won't play Week 9 Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said Wednesday that Ford won't be available to play in Monday's game against the Jets while the receiver waits to clear COVID-19 protocols, Mike...
Impact Acquired from the Dolphins prior to Tuesday's trade deadline, Ford will reside on the Reserve/Commissioner Exempt List and won't count against the Patriots' 53-man roster for Week 9. Assuming Ford is able to pass his intake testing without incident, he should be ready to participate in the Patriots' first Week 10 practice next Wednesday before making his team debut Nov. 15 against Baltimore. Ford had played less than 40 percent of the offensive snaps in his final three games with the Dolphins, but he should have a clearer path to playing time in New England with top slot man Julian Edelman (knee) out indefinitely.
NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Tuesday's Sports in Brief
NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
5 things to know about new Patriots wide receiver Isaiah Ford He has a chance to emerge as a key contributor right away.
NOVEMBER 4, 2020 • BOSTON.COM
Dolphins send WR Isaiah Ford to Patriots for 6th-round pick
The Miami Dolphins traded receiver Isaiah Ford to the New England Patriots on Tuesday for a sixth-round draft pick in 2022NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Patriots Add Jakobi Meyers Clone In Isaiah Ford At NFL Trade Deadline - NESN.com Jokes were made at the Patriots wide receiver corps’ expense for a reason last week, and New England addressed their lack of depth by report...
NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • NESN.COM
Report: Patriots trade for receiver Isaiah Ford The Patriots are poised to bolster their receiver group with an addition from a division rival.
NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • PATRIOTS.COM
Instant analysis of Patriots reportedly trading for WR Isaiah Ford Why the Patriots traded for Dolphins WR Isaiah Ford.
NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Isaiah Ford heads from the Miami Dolphins to Patriots in trade The Miami Dolphins swung a trade today and are sending Isaiah Ford to the Patriots. It is rare to see the Miami Dolphins make a trade within...
NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • PHINPHANATIC.COM
NFL Rumors: Patriots Acquire Receiver Isaiah Ford At NFL Trade Deadline - NESN.com Receiver help is on the way for the New England Patriots. Shortly before Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline, the Patriots acquired wide receiver I...
NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • NESN.COM
Picked up by Pats The Dolphins dealt Ford to the Patriots on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Primarily a slot receiver, Ford was utilized regularly through the first four games of the season, seeing between 44 and 74 percent of the snaps on offense. His workload has whittled down to 32-36 percent of those plays over the last three contests, resulting in three catches (on three targets) for 33 yards. With the move to New England, Ford could play a decent role right away for a receiving corps that's currently composed of N'Keal Harry (concussion), Damiere Byrd, Jakobi Meyers and Gunner Olszewski, assuming he gets through the COVID-19 protocols in time for Monday's road outing against the Jets.
NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Shut out in catches department Ford did not receive a single target during Sunday's 24-0 win against the Jets.
Impact Ford's 18 offensive snaps were a season low, but his involvement may have faded over the course of the game as Miami carried a three-possession lead into halftime. The 2017 seventh-round pick averaged 3.4 catches and 38.4 receiving yards per game Weeks 1 through 5, with his breakout performance coming by way of a seven-catch, 76-yard outing Sept. 20 against Buffalo. Emerging from the Week 7 bye, Ford will be catching passes from rookie Tua Tagovailoa in a matchup against the Rams' fourth-ranked pass defense.
OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
