Ford has cleared concussion protocol but was limited in practice Thursday due to a back injury Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ford was sidelined by a concussion in Week 8 against Chicago, though he has since cleared the required medical tests. It's unclear how the back issue may affect his status for Sunday's matchup against Arizona, though his return would benefit the 49ers' pass rush.

Ford (concussion) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Bears, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ford suffered the injury in Week 7 was unable to clear the concussion protocol in time to give it a go against Chicago. Jordan Willis is likely to return from suspension for the game and will likely absorb those extra snaps.

Ford (concussion) is considered doubtful for Sunday's matchup with the Bears, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ford still has a chance to clear concussion protocol, but it is considered unlikely at this point. Should he ultimately be unable to go, look for Jordan Willis and Arden Key to see some extra snaps providing depth on the edge.

Ford is currently in concussion protocol following Sunday's 30-18 loss to the Colts, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ford suffered a concussion in Sunday's contest, and finds himself in the concussion protocol ahead of a Week 8 matchup against the Bears. The defensive end must now clear the protocol in order to suit up next week. Ford's status is worth monitoring as the week progresses.

Ford registered three tackles (two solo), two sacks and one forced fumble during Sunday's 28-21 loss to the Seahawks.

EDGE Analysis

Ford failed to get into the stat sheet the previous two weeks, but he bounced back in a big way Sunday. The 30-year-old has played a limited role for San Francisco's defense through the first four weeks of the season, but his breakout performance against Seattle may earn him some more snaps.

Ford was a full participant during Friday's practice, and the 49ers removed him from their injury report ahead of Sunday's contest against the Eagles, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ford picked up a minor ankle injury against the Lions, but he appears good to go for Week 2. The 30-year-old defensive end played 30 snaps and registered one sack in Week 1.

Ford (ankle) should play Sunday against the Eagles, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ford dealt with a neck injury for the majority of training camp, but he was cleared for Week 1 and registered a sack against the Lions. He apparently picked up a minor ankle injury but should be good to go for Week 2 against the Eagles.

Ford (neck) is participating in training camp practices, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ford missed all but one game of the 2020 season due to a neck injury, but he was back in action at Tuesday's practice and took his first padded team reps of 2021. In addition to Ford, the 49ers' pass rush is expected to have Nick Bosa (knee - ACL) back in the lineup Week 1. As long as Ford and Bosa are both at full health, they stand to form one of the league's more formidable pass rush duos.

Coach Kyle Shanahan is keeping his "fingers crossed" Ford will be ready for the start of training camp in July, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old came out of last year's season opener with a neck injury and missed the rest of the year, but he's apparently made significant progress in his recovery. According to Matt Barrows of The Athletic, Ford has been working out at the team facility since February but is away for the team this week during OTAs while visiting a back specialist, though he's expected back soon.

Ford (neck) agreed to restructure his contract into a two-year, $24 million deal Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ford's health issues have limited him to just 12 games over the last two seasons (one game in 2020), so it's a given that he'd need to agree to a restructure in order to remain in San Francisco. He'll focus on fully recovering from his neck injury this offseason while hoping to bounce back during the 2021 campaign.