Ford outpaced backfield mate Kareem Hunt by six carries, and neither back was able to find much success save for Hunt's short touchdown run against what had been a fairly porous Cardinals run defense. However, Ford was able to partly make up for the inefficient day on the ground with impressive volume as a receiver, and his hefty workload dispelled any concerns about the condition of his previously gimpy ankle. Ford is likely to remain the de facto lead back in a Week 10 road divisional showdown against the Ravens.
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Rushing
Receiving
| Year | Team | GP | REC | TGTS | YDS | AVG | TDS | LNG | YAC | YDS/G |
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| 2023 | CLE | 17 | 44 | 63 | 319 | 7 | 5 | 50 | 304 | 19 |
Ford outpaced backfield mate Kareem Hunt by six carries, and neither back was able to find much success save for Hunt's short touchdown run against what had been a fairly porous Cardinals run defense. However, Ford was able to partly make up for the inefficient day on the ground with impressive volume as a receiver, and his hefty workload dispelled any concerns about the condition of his previously gimpy ankle. Ford is likely to remain the de facto lead back in a Week 10 road divisional showdown against the Ravens.
After missing practice Wednesday and Thursday, Ford was a limited participant in Friday's session, which set the stage for the Browns to list him as questionable for Sunday's contest. With his Week 8 active status confirmed, Ford is slated to work through an ankle issue that initial reports suggested could lead to the running back missing a week or two. With that in mind, it remains to be seen how close to a full workload Ford will be up for versus Seattle and if he's limited at all or suffers any setbacks, Kareem Hunt would presumably be next up for added touches, with Pierre Strong also available to mix in.
Per Adam Schefter of ESPN, Ford "surprised" the Browns with how well he ran Thursday, and with the running back having tested his ankle out during Friday's practice, he now has a chance to play this weekend. Look for added context with regard to Ford's status to arrive prior to Sunday's 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff. If Ford ends up on the inactive list or is available to play in only a limited capacity, added backfield reps would be available for Kareem Hunt (thigh) and Pierre Strong.
The Browns haven't officially ruled Ford out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, but with two straight absences from practice to begin Week 8 prep, the running back looks all but guaranteed to sit out this weekend. On a positive note, the Browns remain optimistic that Ford's right high-ankle sprain will keep him out for just 1-to-2 weeks, putting him on track to avoid a stint on injured reserve, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com. According to Petrak, Kareem Hunt is scheduled to practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday's session due to a lingering thigh injury, so he'll presumably be in line to lead the backfield in Seattle while Pierre Strong works in a complementary role.
The right high-ankle sprain Ford suffered in Sunday's 39-38 win over the Colts isn't considered severe, so Cleveland is hopeful he'll avoid a stint on injured reserve, which would keep him out for a minimum of four games. Ford is still in line to miss at least the Browns' Week 8 game in Seattle, leaving Kareem Hunt (thigh) and Pierre Strong as the likely leaders of Cleveland's backfield.
Kareem Hunt (thigh) will also sit out Wednesday's session, and with Nick Chubb (knee) done for the season and Jake Trotter of ESPN.com having already reported that Ford is expected to miss 1-to-2 weeks, it's not surprising that the Browns signed Nate McCrary and Jordan Wilkins to the practice squad this week to add healthy bodies to a depleted running back room. For now, Pierre Strong profiles as the healthiest back on Cleveland's roster, though Hunt would likely serve as the Browns' lead option Sunday in Seattle if he can overcome his own thigh injury.
Team
Cleveland Browns
Birthdate
9/12/1999 (24)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'10", 210 lbs
Draft Info
2022: Rd 5; Pk (CLE)
Birthplace
Tampa, FL, USA
Position
RB
College
Cincinnati
Experience
3rd season
Career History
Cleveland Browns
2022 - Present
(2 seasons)
Previous Game
14
Final
45
17
YDS
2
AVG
0
TD
2023 Post Season Stats
ATT
RUSH YDS
RUSH TDS
REC
REC TDS
9
17
0
4
0
2023 Regular Season Stats
ATT
RUSH YDS
RUSH TDS
REC
REC TDS
204
813
4
44
5
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1/13
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L 14-45
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9
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17
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1.9
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0
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7
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0
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4
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4
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15
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3.8
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0
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11
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25
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1/7
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L 14-31
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3
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6
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2
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0
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4
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0
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2
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3
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26
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13
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0
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19
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26
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12/28
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W 37-20
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12
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64
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5.3
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0
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16
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1
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2
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3
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57
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28.5
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2
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50
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41
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12/24
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W 36-22
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15
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25
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1.7
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1
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10
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4
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1
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2
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-2
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-2
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0
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-2
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1
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12/17
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W 20-17
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8
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20
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2.5
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0
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9
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2
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4
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5
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11
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2.8
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0
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5
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16
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12/10
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W 31-27
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12
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51
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4.3
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0
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26
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0
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5
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6
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31
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6.2
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0
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10
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46
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