Ford had an MRI on Thursday after missing practice due to a stiff neck, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

General manager John Lynch said Friday on KNBR that Ford's status for Sunday's game against the Jets will be unclear until the 49ers receive word on his test results. Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh previously downplayed the severity of Ford's issue, per Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com, but at this point the possibility of the veteran pass rusher being forced to miss time can't be ruled out.

Ford (neck) did not practice Thursday, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ford was a new addition to Thursday's injury report, but Wagoner notes that defensive coordinator Robert Saleh downplayed the severity of his neck issue. The extent of Ford's participation in Friday's practice will serve as an indication of his chances of suiting up against the Jets on Sunday.

Ford (calf) was active in Monday's team practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Kyle Shanahan stated that he would be surprised if Ford wasn't able to play Week 1, and the early availability in the practice week confirms that sentiment. The veteran speed rusher was running on a flat tire down the stretch last year, but offseason surgery should help him come out of the gates strong. Ford possesses double-digit sack potential -- even as a situational pass rusher -- if he can stay on the field all season.

Coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday that he would be surprised if Ford (calf) wasn't available for Week 1, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ford tweaked his calf during practice last week but wasn't expected to be out very long. At this point, it's still safe to assume that Ford will be ready to rock when the season begins Sept. 13 against the Cardinals, barring any injury setbacks.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan relayed Ford dealt with calf irritation and is day-to-day, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ford tweaked his calf during one-on-one pass-rushing drills Sunday, but it's good news that he should be back soon and ready for Week 1 at the very least. The seventh-year pro was hampered by quadriceps/hamstring injuries last season and still managed 6.5 sacks through 11 games.

Ford tweaked his leg in Sunday's practice, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lombardi speculated it was an ankle or calf injury, and if it's a serious injury, there should be more details soon. Ford battled a hamstring/quadriceps injury for nearly the entire 2019 season, but he still averaged 21 snaps per game over 11 contests. The 49ers' defensive front is banged up, however, as Nick Bosa (undisclosed), Arik Armstead (back) and D.J. Jones (concussion) are all on the mend.

Ford is fully healthy after undergoing "a pretty extensive cleanup" procedure on his knee shortly after Super Bowl LIV, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old missed time down the stretch with hamstring and quadriceps injuries throughout the season -- though he played in all three playoff games -- and he also dealt with knee tendinitis that led to the surgery. Ford played in 11 games last year but was limited to 232 defensive snaps, but he still recorded 6.5 sacks. He could remain in a situational role in 2020 with Nick Bosa and Arik Armstead returning as the starting defensive ends, but Ford still figures to be more involved with a healthy start to the season.

Ford finished with 14 tackles (10 solo), 6.5 sacks and two forced fumbles over 11 games during the 2019 regular season.

EDGE Analysis

Ford teamed up with rookie Nick Bosa and DeForest Buckner to create the league's best pass-rushing defensive line. The 28-year-old had his season stunted due to a hamstring injury that never fully healed even after his return during the playoffs. An offseason of rest should give Ford enough time to heal up for the 2020 campaign, but his IDP value is limited due to minuscule tackle totals as a situational -- albeit elite -- pass rusher.

Ford (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Friday's practice, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ford put together a trio of limited practices this week. He'll have nine more days to get as close to 100 percent health as possible ahead of the Super Bowl on Feb. 2, including three more chances to increase his practice activity.

Ford (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ford has now logged back-to-back limited practices, though Wednesday's session was merely an estimate. The 28-year-old will have a week and a half to ramp up his activity ahead of the Super Bowl on Feb. 2. He's on track to play his usual role as a pass-rush specialist.