Jerome Ford Injury Update, What Happened to Jerome Ford?

Stay informed about Jerome Ford's injury status, as it impacts the Cleveland Browns' running back lineup. Discover the latest on the extent of his ankle injury and potential game absences.

by Madhumitha

Updated Oct 26, 2023

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Jerome Ford Injury Update, What Happened to Jerome Ford?
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Jerome Ford Injury Update

In the Cleveland Browns' recent win against the Indianapolis Colts, the excitement wasn't as high as the previous week's victory over the San Francisco 49ers. This time, the game was marred by injuries and not-so-great performance, but they still managed to win.

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The biggest concern is the injury to their quarterback, Deshaun Watson, who is now considered day-to-day according to Coach Kevin Stefanski. During the game, running back Jerome Ford got hurt in the fourth quarter and had to leave the field. Replacing Nick Chubb, who is out for the whole year, Ford had a great 69-yard run at the start but only managed 74 yards on 11 carries overall.

Now there's news that Ford might miss a game or two due to his ankle injury. Kareem Hunt, another running back, played despite being questionable, and he had a crucial 4th down run, finishing with 10 carries for 31 yards and two touchdowns. The team also has Pierre Strong Jr., acquired in a trade, and the newly signed Deon Jackson as other options. While Ford isn't expected to be out for long, he probably won't go on injured reserve for now.

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What Happened to Jerome Ford?

Jerome Ford got hurt during a football game. He hurt his ankle and had to leave the game in the fourth quarter. This happened when he was playing for the Cleveland Browns. Jerome had a great run at the beginning of the game, but then he couldn't play anymore because of his injury.

It's not clear yet how many games he will miss because of this injury, but the team has other players who can step in for him. So, for now, we have to wait and see when he will be back on the field.

Who is Jerome Ford?

Jerome Ford, born on September 12, 1999, is an American football player who plays as a running back for the Cleveland Browns in the National Football League (NFL). He went to high school at Armwood in Seffner, Florida, and later played college football for the University of Alabama from 2018 to 2019 and then for the University of Cincinnati from 2020 to 2021. In the 2022 NFL Draft, he was picked in the fifth round by the Cleveland Browns.

Jerome has achieved some recognition like being named First-team All-AAC in 2021. As of Week 2 in 2023, his NFL stats show he has rushed for 154 yards with an average of 3.9 yards per carry, no rushing touchdowns, and has caught 3 passes for 25 yards with 1 receiving touchdown. He has also gained 723 return yards. Jerome Ford is known for his role as a running back in professional football.

Full Name

Jerome Ford

Date of Birth 

September 12, 1999

 Age 

24

Place of Birth

Tampa, Florida, U.S.

 Height 

 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)

Weight 

210 lb (95 kg)

Position 

Running back

High School

Armwood (Seffner, Florida)

College

Alabama (2018–2019) Cincinnati (2020–2021)

NFL Draft 

2022 / Round: 5 / Pick: 156

Current Team 

Cleveland Browns (2022–present)

Career Highlights and Awards

First-team All-AAC (2021)

Jerome Ford Career

  • Jerome Ford is a running back for the Cleveland Browns, drafted in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft.

  • In college, Ford played football for both Alabama and Cincinnati.

  • In 2021, he achieved significant success:

    • Led the Bearcats to an undefeated season, securing 1,242 rushing yards, 19 rushing touchdowns, and a total of 20 touchdowns.
    • Honored with a place on the 2021 All-AAC First Team.
    • Earned the title of AAC Championship Game MVP.
  • His college career stats include:

    • 319 rushes for 1,953 yards and 30 touchdowns.
    • 114 yards and three touchdowns on 24 carries.
    • Two receptions for 11 yards.
  • In the NFL, Jerome Ford's journey includes:

    • Being drafted in the fifth round, 156th overall, in the 2022 NFL Draft.
    • Impressing with a 4.46-second 40-yard dash time at the NFL Scouting Combine.
    • Faced a setback with an ankle injury in Week 4, leading to his placement on injured reserve on October 4, 2022.
    • Showing resilience by returning to action after being activated from injured reserve on November 12, 2022.


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Jerome Ford Injury Update-FAQs

1. What is the nature of Jerome Ford's injury?

Jerome Ford suffered an ankle injury during a game.

2. How long is Jerome Ford expected to be sidelined due to his injury?

It's uncertain, but he might miss a game or two.

3. Who could potentially replace Jerome Ford while he's injured?

The team has options like Kareem Hunt, Pierre Strong Jr., and Deon Jackson.

4. Has Jerome Ford been placed on injured reserve?

As of now, he's not expected to be on injured reserve.

5. What are Jerome Ford's season statistics before his injury?

Before his injury, he had rushed for 154 yards and had 3 receptions for 25 yards with 1 receiving touchdown in the 2023 season.

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