Ford (lower back) has been ruled out for Monday night's game against the Redskins, Adam Teicher of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ford injured his back in Week 3 against the Chargers. It looks like the Chiefs will exercise caution with the 26-year-old in order to avoid a linger injury. Tanoh Kpassagnon and Frank Zombo figure to see increased workloads while Ford is sidelined.

Ford did not practice Thursday due to lower back soreness, Terez A. Paylor of The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ford most recently left Sunday's game against the Chargers due to a hip injury and was unable to return, but it appears as though an entirely different issue is keeping him out of practice Thursday. With Ford now possibly dealing with multiple injures this week, he should be considered questionable-at-best for Monday night's game against the Redskins.

Ford (hip) was unable to return to Sunday's game against the Chargers.

EDGE Analysis

Ford will look to return to action for Week 5's contest against the Redskins. If he is unable to go, Frank Zombo looks in line to take on a larger role in the Chiefs' linebacker corps.

Ford is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chargers after suffering a hip injury, Ricky Henne of Chargers.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The extent of Ford's hip injury is currently unclear, though he does have a chance of returning at some point during Sunday's contest. In the meantime, Tanoh Kpassagnon and Frank Zombo could be in line for additional snaps at outside linebacker.

Ford recorded two solo tackles, a sack, and his first sack of the season in Sunday's victory over the Eagles.

EDGE Analysis

Although Ford was relatively quiet in the contest, he made his impact felt with a second quarter sack of opposing quarterback Carson Wentz on third down. which resulted in a nine yard loss. Though his tackle total was low, the 26-year-old saw a healthy 67 snaps (97%) in the contest. He will face-off against Phillip Rivers and the Chargers in San Diego next week.

Ford's fifth-year option was picked up by the Chiefs on Monday, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Chiefs labeled the decision to pick up Ford's option a "no brainer" after he recorded 38 tackles, including 10.0 sacks, in 2016. The extension keeps the linebacker in Kansas City through the 2018 season.

Ford (hamstring) is listed as active for Sunday's tilt against the Falcons.

EDGE Analysis

Ford will provide Justin Houston and Tamba Hali with some depth at outside linebacker after practicing on a limited basis throughout the week.

Ford (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Falcons.

EDGE Analysis

Ford was a limited participant in practice throughout the week, so he could very well be available to play Sunday. Justin Houston (shoulder) is also considered questionable, so Ford could see additional snaps in turn.

Ford (hamstring) returned to practice Wednesday, The Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

This was Ford's first practice since injuring his hamstring in Week 11. He'll look to avoid any setbacks Thursday and Friday in advance of this weekend's game against the Chargers.

Ford (hamstring) will not play Sunday against the Broncos, BJ Kissel of the Chiefs' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ford injured his hamstring last week against the Bucs. While his absence will certainly downgrade the Chiefs' pass rush, the outside linebacker position is still in good hands with both Justin Houston and Tamba Hali expected to play.