Tag: Mike Ford

Jerry Jeudy isn’t the only ex-Bronco returning to Denver this week

Jerry Jeudy is one of three ex-Broncos players set to return to Denver on ‘Monday Night Football’ in Week 13.

The Denver Broncos are set to host the Cleveland Browns on Monday Night Football in Week 13 in a game that will feature three players returning to Empower Field at Mile High.

Perhaps most notable, wide receiver Jerry Jeudy will be playing against his former team for the first time since being traded to the Browns this spring. Jeudy, 25, was picked by the Broncos in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft out of Alabama.

Jeudy showed flashes of potential but never quite lived up to his pre-draft hype in Denver, hauling in 211 receptions for 3,053 yards and 11 touchdowns in four seasons (57 games) with the Broncos.

Jeudy’s not the only ex-Bronco returning to Denver. The Browns also have defensive lineman Shelby Harris, who played for the Broncos from 2017-2021 before being traded to the Seattle Seahawks as part of the Russell Wilson trade. After one season in Seattle, Harris signed with Cleveland in 2023.

Finally, the Browns also have ex-Denver cornerback and special teams ace Mike Ford, who played for the Broncos in 2021. Ford has played for five NFL teams. This is his second stint in Cleveland.

Monday’s game will be nationally televised on ESPN, which is available to stream on fuboTV (try it free). Unfortunately, there’s no ManningCast scheduled for the Broncos-Browns matchup in Week 13.

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Special teamer and CB Mike Ford reportedly leaving the Browns for the Texans

The core special teamer heads to the Texans

You win some and you lose some as the NFL rumors keep spinning. One of the key players for Bubba Ventrone’s special teams unit is reportedly leaving the Cleveland Browns as cornerback Mike Ford reportedly agrees to a two-year deal with the Houston Texans.

He was one of a few players that Andrew Berry signed last year to fix the team’s special teams unit.Ford also had to play some on the defense when the injury bug hit the defensive backfield and was ok at times. Though he struggled mightily against the run, you didn’t want him to play significant snaps on your defense.

It will be interesting to see what the team does with special teams players after making it a priority last year and then letting one of the top guys walk this year. Berry is not the kind of general manager who overpays for any one player, but he clearly knows the importance of special teams and will likely find a replacement for Ford in free agency or late in April’s draft.

Texans add another CB, agree to 2-year deal with Mike Ford

The Houston Texans continued to spend frugally with a small deal for reserve cornerback and special teams player Mike Ford.

Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio continued to focus on the secondary and special teams with his early moves in free agency.

Houston agreed to a deal with cornerback and special teams player Mike Ford, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The contract is for two years and $4.5 million.

This deal comes after the Texans agreed to a deal with Jeff Okudah, Desmond King and Lonnie Johnson, Okudah and King are both backup cornerbacks, while Johnson mostly plays special teams.

Ford is similar to all three players in that he can play on defense but is known mostly for his role on special teams. In his first season with the Cleveland Browns in 2023, Ford played in just 160 defensive snaps while seeing action on 357 special teams snaps.

He previously spent time with the Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions  — all in reserve roles or special teams. Ford recorded his first career interception in 2023. He also has 98 combined tackles and six defended passes.

This isn’t a splashy move by any means, and likely won’t have noticeable affects on the Texans in 2024 apart from his play on special teams.

Browns Injury Alert: CB Mike Ford exits game vs. Jets with a calf injury

Cleveland Browns cornerback and special teams ace Mike Ford left the game against the New York Jets with a calf injury.

Cleveland Browns cornerback Mike Ford left the game against the New York Jets with a calf injury. He suffered the injury on a special teams play. He is questionable to return.

Ford is a special team ace and one of the leaders of that unit. Ford forced a fumble on the second Browns’ kickoff of the game. The veteran punched the ball out of the hands of the returner Israel Abanikanda. The fumble set up the Browns offense inside the 20-yard line.

The Cleveland Browns need to find a replacement for Mike Ford on special teams. Ford should be easier to replace on the defense as rookie Cameron Mitchell is the primary backup cornerback.

The Browns need to get as healthy as possible as the team prepares for a playoff run. The Browns can secure a playoff birth with a win tonight over the New York Jets. The Cleveland Browns are currently leading the New York Jets 34-17 at halftime.

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Browns Injury Alert: CB Mike Ford heads to locker room early vs. Bears

The Browns continue to battle injuries, this time cornerback Mike Ford has left the game against the Bears.

The Cleveland Browns entered today’s game with a brash of injuries, and it has not gotten easier since the kickoff happened against the Chicago Bears. This time, it is special teams ace and cornerback Mike Ford who has left the game with trainers in the first quarter of this Week 15 showdown.

The weather is sloppy, the field is wet. Through the first ten minutes of the game, the Browns and Bears have struggled to find any success at all offensively. With the reliance on special teams early in this one, the loss of their punt team gunner and one of their key contributors in that phase of the game could be tough.

Ford has also spent some time on the field defensively as well due to the injuries to various cornerbacks this season. Signing a one-year deal with the Browns this offseason, the team has gotten their money’s worth with Ford.

Ford is questionable to return with an illness.

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PFF’s 10 highest-graded Browns’ defensive players vs. Steelers

Another dominating performance from the Browns defense

It was just another day at the office for defensive end Myles Garrett, cornerback Martin Emerson Jr., and the rest of the dominant defense of the Cleveland Browns against the Pittsburgh Steelers. It is hard to argue anymore that Cleveland doesn’t have the league’s best unit as they continue to smother opposing offenses week in and week out. You take out Jaylen Warren’s long touchdown run and the Steelers’ offense didn’t do anything consistently Sunday.

Like has done so many times Myles Garrett set the tone on the very first play sacking Kenny Pickett for what was nearly a safety. All said and told he had five pressures and two sacks as he continues to build his resume for Defensive Player of the Year.

The team had some missed tackle issues that are sure to frustrate Jim Schwartz but on a day when the offense struggled the defense stepped up to get it done. Here are the top 10 performances from Cleveland’s victory over the Steelers according to PFF.

Browns CB Mike Ford disrespects Terrible Towel after win

If you don’t want opposing players to do these things, you’d better win.

There was a time when the curse of the Terrible Towel meant if an opposing team disrespected the towel they were doomed to lose. But as we’ve seen this season, that no longer applies. To be fair, Cleveland Browns cornerback Mike Ford waited until after they beat the Steelers to disrespect it just to hedge his bet.

The Browns handed the Steelers an embarrassing 13-10 loss on Sunday thanks to a woeful Pittsburgh offense completely stalled out by the Browns defense. There was a time when a video like the one below would have enraged Steeler Nation but at this point, the fanbase has conceded that this team just isn’t very good and there doesn’t feel like that’s going to change much in the next eight games.

The Steelers now have to get past this week’s loss and try to prepare to take on a Cincinnati Bengals team minus quarterback Joe Burrow.

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PFF’s 10 highest-graded Browns’ defensive players vs. Ravens

Another overall solid day for the Browns defense

The defense of the Cleveland Browns was dealt a difficult hand with injuries to Denzel Ward and Juan Thornhill during the game but found a way to slow down the Baltimore Ravens. Two of the Ravens’ touchdowns were because of a muffed punt and a pick-six and outside of that overall they played well.

Special teamer Mike Ford was thrust into action as a corner in this game and held his own overall including an interception in the first half. It was just another day at the office for Myles Garrett who just continues to build his resume for Defensive Player of the Year. Another sack and a half for Garrett but the biggest play he made was on a third down when he chased down Lamar Jackson to force a punt in a one-score game.

Overall they had some slow moments at times where the Ravens just made some big plays but it was a good day overall. Here are the top 10 defensive performances from Sunday according to PFF.

Browns Injury Report: Cleveland starts Cardinals week with laundry list of injuries

The Browns got one key piece back in Deshaun Watson, but they are missing Dawand Jones as they prepare for the Cardinals

The Cleveland Browns are sitting at 4-3 on the season, looking to get back in the win column against the 1-7 Arizona Cardinals. As it sits just four days until gameday, however, the Browns have a lot of injuries to work through. While they got quarterback Deshaun Watson back to practice, they had a long list of players who missed. After exiting the game against the Seattle Seahawks, offensive tackle Dawand Jones has not yet returned to practice and is perhaps the biggest name on the list (no pun intended).

If Jones cannot go, the Browns will be forced to start their third different right tackle on the season in third-year player James Hudson III. It is a great thing to have the offensive line depth the Browns have as Hudson filled in against the Seahawks, grading out well in that game.

Here is the full list of every player who either missed practice on Wednesday or was limited by an injury.

Browns lose LB Anthony Walker Jr. and CB Mike Ford vs. 49ers

Anthony Walker Jr. and Mike Ford exit the Browns-49ers game with concussions.

Cleveland Browns linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. has been ruled out with a concussion. Walker got injured at the end of the third quarter against the San Fransisco 49ers.  Walker was having an excellent game against the 49ers, as his defense held them to 10 points in the first three quarters. Walker had one tackle in the game. Walker’s leadership will be missed as the Browns and 49ers continue their defensive battle.

Linebackers Sione Takitaki and Jeremiah Owusu-Koromoah will see a larger workload to replace the captain of the defense. Hopefully, Walker will be able to heal quickly and clear the concussion protocol by next week.

Cornerback Mike Ford is being evaluated for a concussion. The special teams ace was also injured during the third quarter. It appears that the Browns are using Greg Newsome II as Ford’s replacement on special teams. Ford plays on every special teams unit. The Browns are suffering a spat of bad luck as they battle against the 49ers. Hopefully, both Mike Ford and Anthony Walker Jr. heal up quickly.

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