The Browns placed Ford on injured reserve Tuesday due to a shoulder injury.

EDGE Analysis

Ford sustained the injury during the Browns' 31-29 loss to the Titans this past Sunday, when he played 19 total snaps (13 offense, six special teams). With just four games left on the Browns' schedule, Ford's 2025 campaign -- and perhaps his tenure in Cleveland -- will come to an end. The fourth-year running back was highly inefficient during the final season of his rookie deal, averaging 3.0 yards on 24 carries and 4.0 yards on 26 receptions while failing to find the end zone in 13 games. Ford's absence over the next four weeks could clear the way for Raheim Sanders to step in as the No. 3 running back behind fellow rookies Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson.

Ford caught two of three targets for 10 yards and returned five kickoffs for 113 yards in Sunday's 31-29 loss to Tennessee in Week 14.

EDGE Analysis

Ford was needed to fill in on kickoff returns after the team's primary returner, Malachi Corley (concussion), was removed from the contest and never returned. Ford, who has fallen behind Dylan Sampson in the running-back rotation, has seen an uptick in activity the last two games, garnering six targets, five catches and 27 receiving yards in addition to his work on special teams. He leads the backfield in targets (29) and catches (24).

Ford could see extra duty Sunday against the Titans due to Dylan Sampson (calf) being questionable for Week 14.

EDGE Analysis

Sampson, who injured his calf in last week's loss to San Francisco, was able to practice on a limited basis Friday after missing the first two practices, but it was not enough to avoid the questionable designation. Ford spelled Sampson last week and garnered his most touches since Week 7. Quinshon Judkins dominates the playing time and touches in the backfield, but Ford was often used as a third-down back before losing time to Sampson in recent weeks.

Ford caught all three of his targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 26-8 loss to San Francisco in Week 13.

EDGE Analysis

Ford lost roles as the primary backup to Quinshon Judkins and pass-catching back to Dylan Sampson, but the latter was removed from Sunday's game early in the third quarter with a calf injury. Ford's three touches were the most he'd seen since Week 7, but he could see extra work again in Week 14 against the Titans if Sampson's injury proves to be serious.

Ford (hamstring) is active for Sunday's matchup with the 49ers, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

EDGE Analysis

The running back entered the day with a questionable tag after missing practice Thursday, but he appears to be good to go. His snap count will be a bigger question, as Dylan Sampson saw 19 offensive snaps to Ford's eight in Week 12 against Las Vegas. Both remain behind rookie starter Quinshon Judkins on the depth chart.

Ford (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game versus San Francisco, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ford has missed significant practice reps this week, putting his status in jeopardy for Week 13. If Ford is unable to play, rookie Dylan Sampson would likely be locked into pass-down work behind fellow rookie Quinshon Judkins on early downs. Sampson appeared to pass Ford on the depth chart in Week 12 against Las Vegas, turning nine touches into 82 yards and one touchdown on 19 offensive snaps.

Ford (hamstring) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ford was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, but an apparent setback with his hamstring injury rendered him unable to participate Thursday. The setback likely means Ford will be unable to suit up for Sunday's game against the 49ers. Any small chance Ford has to play will need to be backed up with strong practice participation Friday.

Ford (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ford popped up on the injury report to open the week, dealing with an apparent hamstring injury. The running back played a season-low eight offensive snaps in the team's 24-10 win over the Raiders in Week 12, losing three yards on his only carry of the game. Ford will have two more chances to log a full practice before Sunday's matchup with the 49ers.

Ford had one carry for minus-3 yards in Sunday's 24-10 win over the Raiders in Week 12.

EDGE Analysis

Ford's marginalization continued, as the fourth-year back logged one touch for a fifth straight game and played a season-low eight snaps. Once a viable option as a third-down back, he's gone untargeted in two straight and was thrown to just five times in the last five contests. The Browns are rolling with a backfield of Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson and will keep doing so unless one gets injured.

Ford had one carry for two yards in Sunday's 23-16 loss to Baltimore in Week 11.

EDGE Analysis

In the two games following Cleveland's bye week, Ford has just one target and two carries while playing 31 snaps. It was mildly surprising that the Browns didn't trade him, given that Ford's in the final year of his contract. He currently shares the backup role with rookie Dylan Sampson.