Ford (quadriceps) was officially ruled active for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

EDGE Analysis

Ford was looking on the wrong side of questionable following Friday's practice session but, as evidenced by this news, is set to play. Now that he's officially playing, expect the veteran to slot into his normal role starting at one of the defensive end positions.

Coach Kyle Shanahan said Ford (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Steelers, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. "He's still not there yet. We'll see how these next 48 hours go," Shanahan said.

EDGE Analysis

Shanahan's statement doesn't portray optimism for Ford's status. If he's able to suit up, he'll have a solid chance to be an IDP asset since Mason Rudolph will be making his first NFL start. Keep an eye out for the final verdict on his health before Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.

Ford (knee/quad) is being considered day-to-day, Cam Inman of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Kyle Shanahan said earlier this week that Ford's injury is the same one he dealt with this summer, so he appears to have aggravated it in Sunday's win over the Bengals. Ford likely will have to at least put limited practice time in this week to have a shot at playing in Sunday's game against Pittsburgh.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that the knee/quad injury that Ford is dealing with is the same injury that he struggled with over the summer, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ford aggravated the injury during Sunday's game against the Bengals and he was forced to leave the contest because of it. Barrows also noted that the 28-year-old has been able to play through this injury -- or something similar -- in the past. Whether Ford practices this week -- and to what capacity, if he does practice -- will help paint a better picture with respect to his status for Sunday's game against Pittsburgh.

Ford suffered a knee injury in Sunday's game against the Bengals and is questionable to return, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear how Ford picked up the injury but it's serious enough to force him to miss action. The 49ers owned a three-touchdown lead at the time of his absence, so it's likely the team won't rush him back unless it's necessary, to avoid further injury. With Ford sidelined, Rookie Nick Bosa could be in line to see an increase in snaps.

Ford recorded a sack and a forced fumble in Sunday's season-opening win over Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Ford was present for 41 of 70 defensive plays (59 percent). The 2014 first-round pick is coming off an impressive 2018 campaign with Kansas City, logging 55 total tackles, 13 sacks and seven forced fumbles.

Ford (knee) returned to practice Monday, Cam Inman of the Bay Area News Group reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ford has been dealing with lingering knee tendinitis all training camp, but it appears the veteran is nearing full strength. It seems unlikely that the 49ers would want him to suit up for Thursday's preseason finale, but look for a more official ruling to come later in the week.

Ford (knee) is considered doubtful for Saturday's preseason matchup with the Cowboys, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ford has missed the last week of team activities due to knee tendinitis, so it's not surprising to hear that he is unlikely to suit up Saturday. Fellow edge rusher Nick Bosa (ankle) has already been ruled out for the entire preseason, but the team hopes both of its key defensive acquisitions will be ready for the regular season.

Ford (knee) is expected to be out for another week, David Lombardi of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ford got a PRP injection to help with his lingering knee tendinitis, and he will have to remain on the sidelines for about another week as a result. The 49ers are not concerned that the issue is a long-term one, so Ford should be back to full health and practicing again shortly.

Ford (knee) sat out of Sunday's practice, Jennifer Lee Chan of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ford has missed the last few practices with knee tendonitis, a condition the 28-year-old says he deals with every training camp. The team hasn't released a timetable for his return.