JEROME FORD NEWS

Limited in return to practice Ford (knee) was a limited practice participant Thursday.

Impact After logging no reps in Wednesday's session, Ford took a step forward in his recovery from the knee issue by increasing his practice activity. He'll likely still need to upgrade to full participation Friday to avoid taking a designation into Sunday's game in Las Vegas, but at this stage of the week, Ford appears to be trending toward suiting up.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Thursday Ford (knee) is participating at practice Thursday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ford didn't practice Wednesday, but he's participating in at least a limited capacity Thursday. He played a season-high 83 percent of offensive snaps during Cleveland's loss to the Giants in Week 3, rushing 10 times for 37 yards and securing three of four targets for 33 yards, and it was at no point reported that Ford had to leave the game due to injury. That could be an indication that Ford's absence Wednesday was only due to a minor issue or for rest purposes. Assuming he's good to go, Ford will be in position to again lead the Browns' backfield versus the Raiders on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

DNP due to knee Wednesday Ford (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ford's managing a knee injury to begin the week, but he still has two additional opportunities to return to practice Thursday and Friday before Cleveland publishes its Week 4 injury for Sunday's game against the Raiders. Pierre Strong (hamstring) also didn't practice Wednesday, while Nick Chubb (knee) is ineligible to come off the PUP list until Week 5 at the earliest, leaving D'Onta Foreman and Gary Brightwell as the team's only healthy running backs at the moment.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to practice Wednesday Ford (knee) isn't expected to practice Wednesday, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Ford was on the field for 53 of a possible 67 snaps on offense in this past Sunday's loss to the Giants, while logging 10 carries for 37 yards and three catches for 33 yards in the contest. It remains to be seen if the running back's knee issue is something that might impact his Week 4 status, but if Ford is limited or out this weekend against the Raiders, D'Onta Foreman and Gary Brightwell would be candidates for added snaps.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 70 scrimmage yards Week 3 Ford rushed 10 times for 37 yards and caught three of four targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 21-15 loss to the Giants.

Impact Ford had four first-half carries for four yards while no teammate recorded more than one first-half rushing attempt as the Browns took a 21-7 deficit into the locker room. He finished the game with 10 carries compared to only two for D'Onta Foreman, and Ford posted the second-highest receiving yardage total on the team thanks to a 24-yard catch in the second half. Ford has posted between 64 and 70 scrimmage yards in each of Cleveland's first three games and should continue to lead the team's backfield in Week 4 against the Raiders since Nick Chubb (knee) is ineligible to come off the PUP list until Week 5 at the earliest.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Jerome Ford slips tackles on 24-yard catch and run Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford slips tackles on a 24-yard catch and run.

SEPTEMBER 22 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Has favorable Week 3 matchup Ford has a favorable Week 3 matchup against the Giants, who rank 28th in rushing yards allowed, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact The Browns have had a couple of disjointed offensive efforts to open the season, and the winless Giants present an opportunity to fix the issues. Ford, who had just 19 carries in the first two weeks, could get that many touches this week. The Browns, which has considered the ground game central to their plan, rank 21st in rushing yards (109.0 ypg) after two games.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 16 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Falls behind Foreman Ford rushed the ball seven times for 64 yards in Sunday's 18-13 win over Jacksonville. He added one reception on two targets for zero yards.

Impact Ford led Cleveland's backfield in Week 1 but was surprisingly limited against Jacksonville and was out-touched 15-8 by D'Onta Foreman. Game script likely had something to do with it, as Ford had one more opportunity than Foreman at halftime, but Cleveland was ahead by two possessions for a lengthy portion of the second half. Positively, Ford had two of the Browns' biggest gains with rushes of 36 and 12 yards. That efficiency combined with a lack of depth -- Pierre Strong (hamstring) exited Sunday's game -- should keep him in the mix for touches every week, though his volume could remain volatile.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Falls behind Foreman Ford rushed the ball seven times for 64 yards in Sunday's 18-13 win over Jacksonville. He added one reception on two targets for zero yards.

Impact Ford led Cleveland's backfield in Week 1 but was surprisingly limited against Jacksonville and was out-touched 15-8 by D'Onta Foreman. Game script likely had something to do with it, as Ford had one more opportunity than Foreman at halftime, but Cleveland was ahead by two possessions for a lengthy portion of the second half. Positively, Ford had two of the Browns' biggest gains with rushes of 36 and 12 yards. That efficiency combined with a lack of depth -- Pierre Strong (hamstring) exited Sunday's game -- should keep Ford in the mix for touches every week, though his volume could remain volatile.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Watch Jerome Ford's 36-yard run on a fourth down to set up a Browns field goal vs. the Jaguars Jerome Ford ripped off a 36-yard run on a trick play as the Browns converted a fourth down in their own territory to set up a field goal vs....

SEPTEMBER 15 • CLEVELAND.COM

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SEPTEMBER 13 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Jerome Ford & Rodney McLeod Jr. | Press Conferences RB Jerome Ford and S Rodney McLeod Jr. spoke to the media today September 9th, 2024.

SEPTEMBER 9 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Totals 18 touches Ford rushed the ball 12 times for 44 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 33-17 loss to the Cowboys. He added six receptions on seven targets for 25 yards.

Impact Ford unsurprisingly served as Cleveland's lead back but saw his volume on the ground limited by the game script. He made up for that with a garbage-time touchdown with 29 seconds remaining and also had strong involvement as a pass catcher. While Deshaun Watson made things difficult for the majority of the Browns' skill-position players, Ford was a beneficiary as a regular dump-off option. So long as Nick Chubb (knee) is sidelined, Ford should be capable of putting together similar results moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 26 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Modest action in preseason finale Ford rushed three times for 11 yards in the Browns' 37-33 preseason loss to the Seahawks on Saturday night.

Impact Ford played on the Browns' first two possessions before bowing out of the contest, closing out the exhibition slate with just five carries overall across two games. The light usage isn't surprising, considering Ford is in line to open the regular season as Cleveland's top backfield option while Nick Chubb goes through the final stages of his recovery from last season's devastating knee injury. Ford flashed plenty of encouraging play in a lead role last season following Chubb's injury, but in the early portion of the coming campaign, he'll contend with D'Onta Foreman for touches.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Shelby Harris and Jerome Ford | Press Conference Shelby Harris and Jerome Ford speak to members of the media during Day 16 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mortgage Campus on August 21, 202...

AUGUST 21 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Not in line to play Saturday Ford isn't expected to play in Saturday's preseason game against Minnesota, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Ford started Cleveland's preseason opener and took two carries for four yards, but for this one he's on the long list of players expected to sit out, joined by QB Deshaun Watson, TE David Njoku and a handful of wide receivers. With fellow running backs Nick Chubb (knee) and Nyheim Hines (knee) still unavailable, Cleveland is left with Pierre Strong, D'Onta Foreman and Aidan Robbins as the backfield options.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Limited work Saturday Ford carried the ball twice for four yards in Saturday's 23-10 preseason loss to the Packers.

Impact The 24-year-old running back got the start for Cleveland's preseason opener but played only one series before Pierre Strong took over. Ford is expected to begin the regular season as the No. 1 option in the backfield, and even once Nick Chubb (knee) is cleared to return to action, the 2022 fifth-round pick should still have a significant role while Chubb ramps up his workload.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jerome Ford is playing for the name on the front and back of his jersey as he enjoys fatherhood Ford welcomed his second child in the early days of training camp

AUGUST 9 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Jerome Ford & Duce Staley | Press Conference Running back Jerome Ford and running backs coach Duce Staley speak to members of the media during Day 11 of Training Camp at CrossCountry Mo...

AUGUST 8 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Rejoins practice Ford (personal) returned to practice Monday, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Impact Ford missed practice from Thursday through the weekend to attend to an unspecified personal matter. He remains the favorite to lead Cleveland's backfield if Nick Chubb (knee) isn't ready by Week 1, but it could be a committee situation with D'Onta Foreman, Pierre Strong and/or Nyheim Hines (knee) also having roles.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Friday Ford (personal) remained away from the team and missed Friday's practice, Chris Easterling of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Impact Ford was out for a second consecutive practice, but Cleveland head coach Kevin Stefanski reiterated that Ford would be back "shortly." The coach also hinted that the running back will have "great news" to share once he returns to camp. The 24-year-old Ford is projected to be the Browns' lead back as long as Nick Chubb is recovering from his knee injury.

JULY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice Thursday Ford missed Thursday's practice due to a personal matter, Patrick Warren of the Browns' official site reports.

Impact Ford is expected to return to camp Friday. With Nick Chubb (knee) on the active/physically unable to perform list and Nyheim Hines (knee) on the active/non-football injury list, Ford will be first in the running back line for drills once he's back.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE