Mike Ford
CB ATL (5)
Sun 11/22/20 3:49 PM

Ford exited Sunday's game against the Panthers to be evaluated for a concussion.
EDGE Analysis
Ford had one tackle before his exit was announced early in the second half. The 25-year-old will need to clear the concussion protocol before returning to the field if the concussion is confirmed.

Mike Ford
CB ATL (5)
Thu 11/12/20 7:25 PM

Ford (hip) was a full practice participant Thursday after being limited Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Southeast Missouri State standout has made two appearances for the Lions thus far this season, with Week 9's workload of 17 special-teams snaps constituting his greatest involvement of the 2020 campaign. A leg injury kept Ford on injured reserve between Sept. 9 and Oct. 14, with a Week 7 appearance against the Falcons marking his season debut. Ford has yet to field a snap on the defensive side for Detroit this season, after registering a combined six starts at cornerback between 2018 and 2019.

Mike Ford
CB ATL (5)
Sat 10/24/20 8:55 PM

The Lions activated Ford (leg) from injured reserve Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Ford has practiced for two weeks without a setback, and he'll return to the lineup Sunday against the Falcons. The 25-year-old cornerback is in line for his season debut, but due to the offseason reinforcements at the position, it's unlikely that Ford plays much on defense.

Mike Ford
CB ATL (5)
Wed 10/14/20 3:27 PM

Ford (leg) returned to practice Wednesday, opening the 21-day window to remove him from IR.
EDGE Analysis
Ford could play as soon as Week 6 against the Jaguars if he looks good in practice, but he will need to spend the entirety of the 2020 season on IR if the Lions opt not activate him within the next three weeks.

Mike Ford
CB ATL (5)
Wed 9/9/20 8:51 PM

The Lions placed Ford (leg) on injured reserve Sunday, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ford suffered the leg injury during practice Aug. 28, and as evidenced by this news, the injury appears serious. Ford could return during the season, but even if he returns, he'll likely stick to a special teams role for 2020.

Mike Ford
CB ATL (5)
Fri 8/28/20 8:43 PM

Ford left Friday's practice with an apparent leg injury, Justin Rogers of the Detroit News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ford will likely be a depth player again in 2020 after the Lions replaced Darius Slay with rookie first-round pick Jeff Okudah, Desmond Trufant and Darryl Roberts. Once Ford returns, he'll likely stick to special teams.

Mike Ford
CB ATL (5)
Wed 3/18/20 7:35 PM

Ford will remain with the Lions after the team placed a contract tender on the exclusive rights free agent Wednesday, Justin Rodgers of the Detroit News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ford played in a variety of situations for the Lions in 2019, playing 252 special teams snaps and another 166 on defense. The 24-year-old produced 12 tackles (11 solo) and two pass breakups in 15 games. He'll likely return to the same role for 2020 as he had last season should he make the roster.

Mike Ford
CB ATL (5)
Wed 6/5/19 7:21 PM

Ford (shoulder) was able to practice Wednesday without restriction, Chris Burke of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ford was coming off a shoulder injury that he suffered in the season finale against the Packers, but seems to have recovered from the issue. He was also seen filling in at the safety position during OTAs, which could help him nail down a roster spot if he shows the coaches he can adequately play multiple secondary positions.

Mike Ford
CB ATL (5)
Fri 1/18/19 4:05 PM

Ford injured his shoulder during the fourth quarter of the Lions' season finale against the Packers, Tim Twentyman of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ford wasn't signed to the active roster until 11 games into the season, but the undrafted rookie wound up playing a sizable role for Detroit down the stretch, seeing at least 47 defensive snaps in five of seven contests to end the year. He finishes with 25 tackles and one pass breakup in seven contests. Ford is under contract with the Lions for another season and will look to build upon his inaugural season stat line in 2019.

Mike Ford
CB ATL (5)
Wed 11/14/18 5:26 PM

The Lions promoted Ford from their practice squad to active roster Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Ford's spot on the 53-man roster comes following the placement of T.J. Lang (neck) on injured reserve. The undrafted rookie will serve a depth role in Detroit's secondary, and is expected to receive most of his snaps on special teams.