The Panthers released Ford on Tuesday. Ford was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury during the playoffs while with the Packers last season and signed with Carolina just 13 days ago. The 29-year-old has appeared in 86 career games (21 starts) and has six interceptions across the last three years. Ford should find work elsewhere at some point in 2024.
Rudy Ford: Everything you need to know
Rudy Ford
SAF
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STATS
Rudy Ford Career Stats
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Career Stats - TACKLES
TOTALASTSOLO16751116Career Stats - Sacks
SCKSCKYDSTFL0.52.50Career Stats - INTERCEPTIONS
INTPDTD6120Career Stats - Fumbles
FFFRFTD110Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Defense Fumbles
Rudy Ford Player Profile and Salary
Birthdate
11/1/1994 (31)
Status
UFA
HT/WT
6'0", 200 lbs
Draft Info
2017: Rd 6; Pk (ARI)
Birthplace
Big Cove, AL, USA
Position
SAF
College
Auburn
Experience
7 seasons
Career History
Carolina Panthers
2024-2025
(1 season)
Green Bay Packers
2022-2024
(2 seasons)
Jacksonville Jaguars
2021-2022
(2 seasons)
Philadelphia Eagles
2019-2021
(2 seasons)
Arizona Cardinals
2017-2019
(3 seasons)
Rudy Ford: Breaking News
Links up with Carolina
The Panthers signed Ford (hamstring) to a contract Wednesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports. Ford ended last season on IR with the Packers due to a hamstring injury, but he's now passed his physical with Carolina. The veteran safety boasts substantial NFL experience and could earn a significant depth role in the Panthers' secondary.