Ford's only tackle went for a sack during Sunday's 38-27 victory over the 49ers.

EDGE Analysis

Aside from his sack, Ford had a relatively quiet performance, despite playing 91 percent of the team's defensive snaps. The 27-year-old linebacker has just seven tackles on the season with two sacks.

Ford recorded four tackles, including a sack in Sunday's 38-28 win over the Chargers.

EDGE Analysis

Ford played in just six games due to a back injury in 2017, tallying 2.0 sacks on the year. In his last full season (2016), he recorded 10.0 sacks and was a dominant force rushing the passer. He looked the part in Week 1 and will look to maintain the strong play against the Steelers in Week 2.

Ford (back) started and played 18 defensive snaps in Friday's preseason game against the Falcons, notching two tackles (one solo).

EDGE Analysis

Ford made significant progress in his recovery from the back injury this offseason and was near 100 percent as training camp began. Now healthy, Ford can focus on returning to his 2016 form, when he racked up career-high marks with 10 sacks and 38 tackles (25 solo).

Ford (back) is close to receiving full medical clearance, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports. "Ford is here and he's doing great. We anticipate that he's going to be OK as we get into pads," said Chiefs Vice President of Sports Medicine and Performance Rick Burkholder.

EDGE Analysis

Ford has been nursing an unspecified back injury since last October, and the linebacker was consequently a limited participant in offseason workouts this spring. However, it doesn't seem Ford will be held under wraps much longer. When healthy, the 2014 first-rounder should instantly return to the first-string lineup opposite Justin Houston.

Ford (back) did not participate in team during the offseason workouts, but Chiefs coach Andy Reid expects him to be healthy for the start of training camp, the Chiefs' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Following the release of veteran Tamba Hali this offseason, the Chiefs appear content to give Ford the reins to the starting role opposite Justin Houston after totaling 13 tackles (11 solo) and two sacks during an injury-shortened 2017 season that saw him play just six contests. Only a season removed from a 10-sack campaign in 2016, Ford could be in line for another big output in 2018 if he can stay healthy.

Ford (back) said Tuesday that he feels "excellent," Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ford's positive attitude during Tuesday's press conference essentially confirms the report from last month that the linebacker expected to be 100 percent healthy at the start of Kansas City's OTAs. With that, the expectation is that Ford will be fully ready for the start of the regular season as well as he looks to make a major comeback in a contract year.

Ford (back) should be 100 percent for the start of OTAs, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ford was placed on injured reserve in early December after his back issues continued to linger without significantly improving. Despite the injury, the Chiefs decided to hang on to the 26-year-old linebacker following news that the offseason has allowed him to heal up. The departure of veteran Tamba Hali also means Ford should finally receive free rein on the edge opposite Justin Houston in 2018. Ford hopes to remain healthy and return to the form that resulted in 10 sacks in 2016.

The Chiefs are planning to retain Ford (back) for the 2018 season, Tom Pelissero of NFL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ford is still on the mend from December back surgery, with the Chiefs shutting the edge rusher down for the season after persistent soreness limited him to just six games in 2017. Head coach Andy Reid noted Wednesday that Ford is "making good progress" in his recovery, according to BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site, but Kansas City may not be banking on the 26-year-old to fill much more than a rotational role in 2018 after his productivity tailed off following a 10-sack 2016 campaign. In fact, if Ford hadn't been recovering from the procedure, there's a good chance the Chiefs may have released him, as the $8.72 million for 2018 that he'll be due March 14 is guaranteed for injury.

Ford (back) has been placed on injured reserve.

EDGE Analysis

Ford has been dealing with a back problem since the first month of the season and hasn't played in a game since Oct. 30. He will finish the season with 11 tackles and two sacks, with Frank Zombo in line to see an expanded role in his place.

Ford (back) was a non-participant at the Chiefs practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Ford has missed four consecutive games and starts this week trending in the wrong direction. Head coach Andy Reid indicated the 26-year-old is currently considered "day-to-day", but it seems like he would need to string together a couple of practices given Ford hasn't seen game action since Week 8.