Dee Ford EDR/DE FA Wed 10/16/19 7:42 PM
Dee Ford
EDR/DE FA
Ford (quadriceps) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Ford's a regular on the injury report, and this is his third straight week with a quadriceps injury. However, the sixth-year defensive end hasn't missed a game yet, and he has 3.5 sacks through five contests. As long as he doesn't suffer a setback, he should be fine to play Sunday against the Redskins, whose quarterbacks have been dropped 15 times in six games.
Dee Ford EDR/DE FA Mon 10/14/19 5:01 AM
Dee Ford
EDR/DE FA
Ford had four tackles (two solo) and 1.5 sacks in Sunday's 20-7 win over the Rams.
EDGE Analysis
Ford's four tackles surpassed the three he totaled over the previous four games this season. The pass-rush specialist does have 3.5 sacks and two forced fumbles through five contests, but the absence of consistent tackles puts a cap on his fantasy potential.
Dee Ford EDR/DE FA Fri 10/11/19 5:10 PM
Dee Ford
EDR/DE FA
Ford (quadriceps) doesn't carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Rams.
EDGE Analysis
Ford was a limited participant in practice all week, but it looks like he'll be out there for this pivotal matchup between NFC West rivals. Coming off a 13-sack campaign with Kansas City, Ford has two sacks in three appearances with the 49ers.
Dee Ford EDR/DE FA Wed 10/9/19 6:41 PM
Dee Ford
EDR/DE FA
Ford (quadriceps) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ford dealt with this injury ahead of this past Monday's game versus the Browns, but he was still able to play, although he was held to 17 of a possible 46 defensive snaps and didn't make a tackle. He's on a similar track for Sunday's game versus the Rams, and he's a risky IDP play until his workload increases.
Dee Ford EDR/DE FA Mon 10/7/19 7:08 PM
Dee Ford
EDR/DE FA
Foord (quadriceps) is listed as active for Monday's matchup against the Browns.
EDGE Analysis
Ford was able to log a limited practice Saturday after being sidelined earlier in the week. Barring any setbacks, he should be ready to take on his usual workload at defensive end.
Dee Ford EDR/DE FA Sat 10/5/19 5:44 PM
Dee Ford
EDR/DE FA
Ford (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Monday's game versus the Browns, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ford didn't practice Thursday or Friday, but he was able to log a limited session Saturday. If he's able to suit up for the prime-time game, Ford has a good shot at increasing his sack count considering Baker Mayfield has been dropped 12 times this year, sixth-most in the league.
Dee Ford EDR/DE FA Thu 10/3/19 6:54 PM
Dee Ford
EDR/DE FA
Ford did not practice Thursday due to a quadriceps injury, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ford was nursing a left knee issue entering the 49ers' bye week, and he now emerges with a quadriceps injury. The veteran defensive end will have two more opportunities to practice in some capacity ahead of Monday's tilt against the Browns.
Dee Ford EDR/DE FA Thu 10/3/19 3:49 PM
Dee Ford
EDR/DE FA
Ford (knee) will not practice Thursday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ford is coming off the 49ers' bye week, but he's still nursing a lingering left knee injury. The veteran defensive end hasn't yet missed a game this season, which bodes well for his chances of playing through the issue Monday versus the Browns. However, Ford has seen his snap count decrease each week since the start of the season. His participation in practice as the week continues warrants close monitoring.
Dee Ford EDR/DE FA Tue 9/24/19 5:29 PM
Dee Ford
EDR/DE FA
Ford's left knee might require surgery, but the defensive end said that decision will be made in the offseason, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ford has been dealing with knee tendinitis since last season when he also played through a torn groin and quadriceps irritation en route to a career-high 13 sacks. The 49ers rested him for every preseason game due to the condition and he's now been listed as questionable ahead of each game this regular season. While Ford has yet to miss a game, he's seen less playing time with each passing week and he only logged 16 snaps during last weekends win over Pittsburgh. Ford will now have some time to rest thanks to San Francisco's Week 4 bye, but it wouldn't surprise anyone if he remains on a snap count throughout the remainder of the campaign.
Dee Ford EDR/DE FA Mon 9/23/19 5:28 PM
Dee Ford
EDR/DE FA
Ford recorded a sack in Sunday's win over the Steelers.
EDGE Analysis
Ford was coming off a quadriceps injury, so he only played 30 percent of the 49ers' defensive snaps in this contest. Nevertheless, he was effective by getting his second sack of the season. Ford will need to work in a larger role to be a consistent IDP asset, though. He has a good opportunity to continue the momentum in Week 4 versus the Browns, as Baker Mayfield has been sacked 11 times this year.