NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM
JEROME FORD #34 - RUNNING BACK - CLEVELAND BROWNS
279 YDS •
57 ATT •
1 TD
279 YDS
57 ATT
1 TD
RB Jerome Ford's hard work on the field is matched by his fun and energetic personality off the field Ford talks about the process of coming back to play and his passion for live-streaming on Twitch
Jerome Ford, Anthony Walker, & Kareem Hunt "We gotta continue to be great." | Press Conference Jerome Ford, Anthony Walker, & Kareem Hunt speak to the media on Wednesday, November 1st, 2023.
NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM
Volume decreases Ford carried the ball nine times for 37 yards in Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Seahawks.
Impact Ford was surprisingly active after suffering an ankle injury in Week 7, though he was on the wrong end of a three-way backfield split for Cleveland. The Browns were clearly monitoring his volume and saved him for the fourth quarter, when he accounted for seven of his nine carries. Ford is unlikely to get a full workload during the second half of the season, though it's realistic to expect his volume to tick back up once his ankle has some time to heal. With that in mind, monitoring his practice participation will be important leading into a Week 9 matchup against the Cardinals.
OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Browns Jedrick Wills, Jerome Ford Active; Deshaun Watson, Cedric Tillman Are Not Browns will have some lineup changes when they take on the Seahawks, but not as many as anticipated.
OCTOBER 29, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
In uniform Sunday Ford (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
Impact After missing practice Wednesday and Thursday, Ford was a limited participant in Friday's session, which set the stage for the Browns to list him as questionable for Sunday's contest. With his Week 8 active status confirmed, Ford is slated to work through an ankle issue that initial reports suggested could lead to the running back missing a week or two. With that in mind, it remains to be seen how close to a full workload Ford will be up for versus Seattle and if he's limited at all or suffers any setbacks, Kareem Hunt would presumably be next up for added touches, with Pierre Strong also available to mix in.
OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Report: Jerome Ford 'wants and intends to play' vs. Seahawks Ford could be active Sunday despite suffering an ankle injury last week against the Colts
OCTOBER 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Pushing to play Sunday Ford (ankle), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Seattle, will go through a pregame warmup before the Browns decide whether he's available to play, Adam Schefter of...
Impact After sustaining a high-ankle sprain in last week's win over the Colts and then missing practices Wednesday and Thursday, Ford appeared to stand little chance of being available for the Week 8 contest. However, he surprisingly returned to the practice field Friday as a limited participant, prompting the Browns to list him as questionable heading into the weekend. Schefter relays that Ford wants and intends to play Sunday, but if the Browns have any reservations about the health of his ankle, the second-year back will sit out. The Browns might have tipped their hand about their plans for Ford when they elevated another running back (Jordan Wilkins) from the practice squad Saturday, but official word on Ford's status won't come until the team releases its inactive list 90 minutes prior to Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff. Even if Ford suits up, he may not be tasked with handling a full workload and could cede the lead role out of the backfield to Kareem Hunt.
OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Browns running back Jerome Ford back at practice, listed as questionable for Sunday against Seahawks
Cleveland Browns starting running back Jerome Ford made a surprise return to practice Friday after missing time earlier this week with a sprained right ankle suffered in Cleveland’...OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kareem Hunt Comes Full Circle with Browns; Hopes to Make Most of His Opportunity; Jerome Ford, Others Return Browns face a challenge to keep their running game going, despite injuries and turn to a familiar face.
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Injury Report: RB Jerome Ford questionable for Week 8 vs. Seahawks QB Deshaun Watson officially listed as out against Seattle
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM
Jerome Ford Returns To Practice For Browns, Questionable For Sunday The second-year running back continues to nurse an ankle sprain suffered in the game against Indianapolis
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
Browns LT Jedrick Wills Jr., RB Jerome Ford back at practice Oct 1, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) runs with the ball during the second half against the Balt...
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Questionable for Sunday's contest Ford (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Ford "surprised" the Browns with how well he ran Thursday, and with the running back having tested his ankle out during Friday's practice, he now has a chance to play this weekend. Look for added context with regard to Ford's status to arrive prior to Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff. If Ford ends up on the inactive list or is available to play in only a limited capacity, added backfield reps would be available for Kareem Hunt (thigh) and Pierre Strong.
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Present for practice Friday Ford (ankle) was spotted on the field for practice Friday, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Trotter reported earlier in Week 8 prep that Ford's "low grade, high ankle" sprain was expected to sideline him for 1-to-2 weeks, but the running back's appearance on the field Friday offers hope that he might be able to play Sunday against the Seahawks. The Browns' final Week 8 injury report will be released later Friday and will bring further clarity to Ford's status. While Ford missed practice both Wednesday and Thursday, Kareem Hunt (thigh) returned to a limited session Thursday after being sidelined Wednesday. Hunt will likely be in line to lead the backfield Sunday if Ford is held out or is limited.
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Missing from practice Thursday Ford (ankle) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Impact The Browns haven't officially ruled Ford out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, but with two straight absences from practice to begin Week 8 prep, the running back looks all but guaranteed to sit out this weekend. On a positive note, the Browns remain optimistic that Ford's right high-ankle sprain will keep him out for just 1-to-2 weeks, putting him on track to avoid a stint on injured reserve, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. According to Petrak, Kareem Hunt is scheduled to practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's session due to a lingering thigh injury, so he'll presumably be in line to lead the backfield in Seattle while Pierre Strong works in a complementary role.
OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to avoid IR Ford (ankle) is responding well to treatment and may miss only a week or two of game action, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Impact The right high-ankle sprain Ford suffered in Sunday's 39-38 win over the Colts isn't considered severe, so Cleveland is hopeful he'll avoid a stint on injured reserve, which would keep him out for a minimum of four games. Ford is still in line to miss at least the Browns' Week 8 game in Seattle, leaving Kareem Hunt (thigh) and Pierre Strong as the likely leaders of Cleveland's backfield.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not practicing Wednesday Ford (ankle) won't practice Wednesday, Jake Trotter of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Kareem Hunt (thigh) will also sit out Wednesday's session, and with Nick Chubb (knee) done for the season and Jake Trotter of ESPN.com having already reported that Ford is expected to miss 1-to-2 weeks, it's not surprising that the Browns signed Nate McCrary and Jordan Wilkins to the practice squad this week to add healthy bodies to a depleted running back room. For now, Pierre Strong profiles as the healthiest back on Cleveland's roster, though Hunt would likely serve as the Browns' lead option Sunday in Seattle if he can overcome his own thigh injury.
OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Browns Deshaun Watson 'Day to Day'; Jerome Ford to Miss 1-2 Weeks per Report; Dustin Hopkins a Weapon, More Questions still surround the status of the starting quarterback
OCTOBER 24, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
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OCTOBER 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Report: Browns RB Jerome Ford out 1-2 weeks Oct 22, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts cornerback Jaylon Jones (40) chases after Cleveland Browns running back Jerome...
OCTOBER 24, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Slated to miss time with ankle injury Ford is reportedly dealing with what Adam Schefter of ESPN describes as a low grade, high right-ankle sprain that is expected to sideline the running back for one-to-two weeks.
Impact The team has yet to confirm Ford's injury, but it looks like Ford is trending toward missing Sunday's road game against the Seahawks. If that's the case, Kareem Hunt and Pierre Strong would be in line to lead the Browns' Week 8 backfield. Prior to exiting Sunday's 39-38 win over the Colts, Ford had carried 11 times for 74 yards and a TD and caught two of his four targets for 20 yards.
OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Browns Deshaun Watson 'Day to Day'; Jerome Ford, Alex Wright Injuries; Dustin Hopkins a Weapon, More of Moore Questions still surround the status of the starting quarterback
OCTOBER 23, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Jerome Ford Suffers Ankle Injury in Browns' Win Over Colts The Browns could be forced to work deeper into the RB depth after Ford left the game with an ankle injury
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dealing with right ankle issue Ford, who suffered a right ankle injury during Sunday's 39-38 win over the Colts, was spotted after the contest wearing a protective boot, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
Impact Prior to his departure from the contest, Ford logged 11 carries for 74 yards and a TD and caught two of his four targets for 20 yards. Now that he's dealing with an ankle issue, Ford's status for next weekend's game against the Seahawks will need to be monitored. If he ends up limited or sidelined in Week 8, Kareem Hunt and Pierre Strong would be next up for the Browns' RB touches, with Deon Jackson potentially a candidate to mix in.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Exits Sunday's game Ford was forced out of Sunday's game against the Colts with an ankle injury, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
Impact Prior to his exit, Ford carried 11 times for 74 yards and a TD and caught two of his four targets for 20 yards. In his absence, Kareem Hunt and Pierre Strong are next up for the Browns' Week 7 carries.
OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
