Ford (ankle) agreed to terms Friday on a salary reduction from $3.49 million to a guaranteed $1.75 million for the 2025 season, Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com reports.
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Ford's salary reduction follows the Browns' selection of second-round running back Quinshon Judkins at No. 33 overall in April's draft, in addition to running back Dylan Sampson in the fourth round. Per Kabot, had Ford not agreed to a pay cut he would have been a trade candidate, and Cleveland may have re-signed free agent Nick Chubb (foot). With Ford's spot on the roster now essentially guaranteed, the door appears closed for Chubb to reunite with the Browns, barring damage to the team's depth. Zac Jackson and Lauren Smith of The Athletic report that Ford currently retains his hold on the top spot on the depth chart, but his pay cut is a clear indication the role will be up for grabs if Judkins logs a more impressive offseason.
C’mon, now lol Ford played admirably in both rushing and receiving, keeping in mind the fact that he was often substituted for, not quite having the chops to handle a workhorse role; he didn’t “absolutely suck.” However In fantasy fb it does like he’s no longer a factor. Judkins’ value took a hit with drafting of Sampson, like N.Harris may limit O.Hampton’s overall value. The cream rises to the top, so we’ll see. In dynasty at the moment, I would choose Judkins over Hampton, because Harris is underrated, plus the latter just became well-paid. Sampson doesn’t have as much draft capital as Judkins
If I was the Browns I'd get rid of Watson ASAP and immediately start Shanders (the rest of the team is trash mediocre OLine not to mention old OLine (their Defense is good when healthy give them a few WRs and maybe another RB their in the playoffs
the RBs that killed me so far this year r nick chubb, jerome ford and neejee harris....i now still have chubb in 2 leagues and harris as a bye weeker now in 1 league.. ford is gone...
the browns need to keep watson on the roster to avoid a hugh cap hit... u know hes gonna b put on the IR and not come off, and then get cut in 2026.... by being on the IR, he doesnt cost a roster slot... jentry is the only rookie RB worthy of a 1rst rnder in the draft this year, while half a dozen more have potential....
Comments
SteelJackFri 5/2/25 4:58 PM
Ouch! that is not lead back pay.
I-will-beat-youFri 5/2/25 5:42 PM
He's not proven enough if he can prove himself then he gets the payday
ROMULUSFri 5/2/25 6:17 PM
he did fine as a replacement for chubb in 2023.... but hes no longer of any fantasy value...
DickyMacFri 5/2/25 7:57 PM
That entire roster is garbage.
CraigshopSat 5/3/25 6:28 AM
He did not do fine as a replacement. Ford absolutely sucks.
dedalredy72Sat 5/3/25 8:00 AM
C’mon, now lol Ford played admirably in both rushing and receiving, keeping in mind the fact that he was often substituted for, not quite having the chops to handle a workhorse role; he didn’t “absolutely suck.” However In fantasy fb it does like he’s no longer a factor. Judkins’ value took a hit with drafting of Sampson, like N.Harris may limit O.Hampton’s overall value. The cream rises to the top, so we’ll see. In dynasty at the moment, I would choose Judkins over Hampton, because Harris is underrated, plus the latter just became well-paid. Sampson doesn’t have as much draft capital as Judkins
dedalredy72Sat 5/3/25 8:04 AM
Still f the Browns lol I wish S.Sanders wouldn’t have gone to the mistake on the lake. WHO-DEY!!!
I-will-beat-youSat 5/3/25 9:36 AM
If I was the Browns I'd get rid of Watson ASAP and immediately start Shanders (the rest of the team is trash mediocre OLine not to mention old OLine (their Defense is good when healthy give them a few WRs and maybe another RB their in the playoffs
I-will-beat-youSat 5/3/25 9:37 AM
I know the Watson contact is ridiculous but I'd rather take the penalty hit over starting an abuser
ROMULUSSat 5/3/25 10:53 AM
the RBs that killed me so far this year r nick chubb, jerome ford and neejee harris....i now still have chubb in 2 leagues and harris as a bye weeker now in 1 league.. ford is gone...
the browns need to keep watson on the roster to avoid a hugh cap hit... u know hes gonna b put on the IR and not come off, and then get cut in 2026.... by being on the IR, he doesnt cost a roster slot... jentry is the only rookie RB worthy of a 1rst rnder in the draft this year, while half a dozen more have potential....