Jerome Ford

Ford is a victim of circumstance as the Browns' 2025 rookie class (Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson) has effectively pushed Ford out of the conversation, and he may need some luck to earn snaps elsewhere in 2026.

Ford was completely buried behind rookies Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson in 2025, playing just 21.8% of snaps since Week 7 before landing on IR with a shoulder injury in December.

Ford's 2025 efficiency was alarming: 3.0 YPC on 24 carries, 4.0 yards per reception on 26 catches, zero touchdowns in 13 games. This represents a massive decline from his 2023 season (5.4 YPC, 1,132 yards, 9 TDs).

Ford projects as RB3/RB4 in a crowded WAS committee behind Jacory Croskey-Merritt and free-agent signing Rachaad White, with rookie Kaytron Allen also competing. No path to standalone volume barring injuries above him.

If Chubb suffers injury, Ford immediately becomes a high-volume back in a run-heavy Cleveland offense. Holds significant contingency value as a handcuff alternative.

Ford's current value may represent a sell window before further age-driven depreciation. Owners holding Ford can likely extract more value now by trading into younger depth or picks than by holding through a likely low-volume season.

Ford could find value in a new environment if he lands with a team lacking depth at RB. His pass-catching ability (1,099 quality snaps over two years per RotoWire) could appeal to a committee-based offense seeking veteran depth.

If Washington's primary backs (Croskey-Merritt or White) suffer injuries, Ford is roster-adjacent to a potential role. This is a low-probability, moderate-upside scenario worth acknowledging but not pricing in at current dynasty values.