Coach Kyle Shanahan said Tuesday that Ford (neck) is "unlikely to play this season," Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shanahan said the same of fellow defensive end Ronald Blair (knee) and center Weston Richburg (knee). Ford's neck injury has kept him sidelined since Week 1, and given that his contract has a potential out after the 2020 season, it's possible that he doesn't suit up with the 49ers again.

Ford (neck) isn't expected to return until sometime around San Francisco's Week 11 bye, per coach Kyle Shanahan, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

The same is true for cornerback Richard Sherman (calf), who is also on IR. Ford can safely be ruled out of San Francisco's next three games, which occur in a 12-day span starting Sunday against New England, but a slightly faster than expected recovery could see him suit up against the Saints in Week 10.

The 49ers placed Ford (neck) on injured reserve Wednesday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ford will miss at least three weeks as he recovers from a neck injury that has kept him out of the last two games. The 49ers are quite banged up on the defensive line, so expect Dion Jordan, Ezekial Ansah and Dekoda Watson to continue taking on increased duties behind starters Arik Armstead and Kerry Hyder.

Coach Kyle Shanahan said he'll decide whether to put Ford (back) on injured reserve within the next couple days, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old has missed the past two games with the back issues, and it appears he isn't particularly close to being game ready. Ford would be sidelined for at least three weeks if placed on injured reserve, and he's unlikely to play Week 4 even if the team opts not to make the roster move.

Ford (back) has been ruled out of Sunday's game versus the Giants, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 49ers will have a new look at defensive end in Week 3 since Ford will miss a second straight game and Nick Bosa (torn ACL) has been ruled out for the year. Kerry Hyder is expected to start Sunday while Dion Jordan and Ezekiel Ansah rotate in.

Ford (back) did not practice Wednesday, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ford's lack of participation in Wednesday's practice reinforces the notion that he's trending in the wrong direction for Week 3. If Ford is indeed unable to suit up against the Giants on Sunday, new teammates Ezekiel Ansah and Dekoda Watson will be in line to handle significant roles right off the bat.

Ford (back) is expected to miss Sunday's game versus the Giants, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The injuries keep stacking up for the 49ers' defensive front, as both DE Nick Bosa and DT Solomon Thomas have been ruled out for the season with torn ACLs. Kerry Hyder is slated to start opposite Arik Armstead on the defensive line, and both newly acquired Ezekiel Ansah and Dekoda Watson will likely have roles.

Coach Kyle Shanahan clarified Ford's injury as a back issue, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old sat out Sunday and was said to be dealing with neck spasms, but it's apparently more of a back injury. Ford's availability for Week 3 likely won't receive much clarity until the 49ers return to practice Wednesday, but if available he figures to be a significant factor in the pass rush with Nick Bosa (knee) and Solomon Thomas (knee) going down with potentially serious injuryies.

Ford (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Jets, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ford was unable to practice Thursday or Friday, and although he entered the weekend questionable, he's ultimately been deemed unfit to play. The 49ers' DE depth will take a hit, as Kerry Hyder -- who logged 33 snaps in Week 1 -- will be the primary backup to Nick Bosa and Arik Armstead on Sunday.

Ford (neck) is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, Cam Inman of The Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ford will be a game-time call for the battle of the league's two most injury-riddled teams. The decorated pass rusher failed to get to Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray in Week 1, but Ford should find more success against an underwhelming Jets offensive line if he suits up.