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Browns running back Jerome Ford returns the opening kickoff against the Bengals, Dec 22, 2024, in Cincinnati.

Browns running back Jerome Ford returns the opening kickoff against the Bengals, Dec 22, 2024, in Cincinnati.

Katie Stratman, Katie Stratman / USA TODAY NETWORK Via Imagn ImagesCleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco (15) hands off to running back Jerome Ford (34) during training camp July 30, 2025, in Berea.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco (15) hands off to running back Jerome Ford (34) during training camp July 30, 2025, in Berea.

Jeff Lange, Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK Via Imagn ImagesCleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) rushes for a touchdown Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, during a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) rushes for a touchdown Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, during a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Jenna Watson/IndyStar, Jenna Watson/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORKCleveland Browns running backs Dylan Sampson (22) and Jerome Ford (34) share a lighthearted moment before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 7, 2025, in Cleveland.

Cleveland Browns running backs Dylan Sampson (22) and Jerome Ford (34) share a lighthearted moment before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sept. 7, 2025, in Cleveland.

Jeff Lange, Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK Via Imagn ImagesCleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) takes a handoff during the first half of an NFL football game at Huntington Bank Field, Sept. 7, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) takes a handoff during the first half of an NFL football game at Huntington Bank Field, Sept. 7, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Jeff Lange, Jeff Lange / USA TODAY NETWORK Via Imagn ImagesOct 12, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) attempts to run the ball during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

Oct 12, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) attempts to run the ball during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

Barry Reeger, Barry Reeger-Imagn ImagesCleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) hands the ball off to Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, during a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) hands the ball off to Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, during a game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Robert Scheer/IndyStar, Robert Scheer/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORKSep 15, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) runs the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

Sep 15, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) runs the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the second quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Morgan Tencza-Imagn Images

Morgan Tencza, Morgan Tencza-Imagn ImagesCLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 29: Jerome Ford #34 of the Cleveland Browns carries the ball against the Miami Dolphins in the first quarter at Huntington Bank Field on December 29, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

CLEVELAND, OHIO – DECEMBER 29: Jerome Ford #34 of the Cleveland Browns carries the ball against the Miami Dolphins in the first quarter at Huntington Bank Field on December 29, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

Nick Cammett, Getty ImagesSep 7, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) warms up before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

Sep 7, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) warms up before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

Scott Galvin, Scott Galvin-Imagn ImagesBALTIMORE, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: Running back Jerome Ford #34 of the Cleveland Browns carries the ball against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 14: Running back Jerome Ford #34 of the Cleveland Browns carries the ball against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Rob Carr, Getty ImagesNov 16, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) takes a selfie with fans prior to a game against the Baltimore Ravens at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Nov 16, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) takes a selfie with fans prior to a game against the Baltimore Ravens at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Ken Blaze, Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesSep 29, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) gains yardage against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Sep 29, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) gains yardage against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Stephen R. Sylvanie, Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn ImagesDec 15, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) scores a touchdown during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Dec 15, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) scores a touchdown during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Ken Blaze, Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesDec 3, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) scores a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Yannick Peterhans-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 3, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) scores a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Yannick Peterhans-USA TODAY Sports

Yannick Peterhans, Yannick Peterhans-USA TODAY SportsCLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 21: Jerome Ford #34 of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball against Edgerrin Cooper #56 of the Green Bay Packers at Huntington Bank Field on September 21, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

CLEVELAND, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 21: Jerome Ford #34 of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball against Edgerrin Cooper #56 of the Green Bay Packers at Huntington Bank Field on September 21, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Jason Miller, Getty ImagesDec 15, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) runs for a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

Dec 15, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) runs for a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

Scott Galvin, Scott Galvin-Imagn ImagesDec 15, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) runs for a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

Dec 15, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) runs for a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

Scott Galvin, Scott Galvin-Imagn ImagesAug 23, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Aug 23, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) runs with the ball during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Ken Blaze, Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesDec 8, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) looks to tackle Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

Dec 8, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen (6) looks to tackle Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

Barry Reeger, Barry Reeger-Imagn ImagesDec 28, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) scores a touchdown during the first half against the New York Jets at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) scores a touchdown during the first half against the New York Jets at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

Scott Galvin, Scott Galvin-USA TODAY SportsDec 22, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) runs with the ball against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton (21) in the second half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Dec 22, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) runs with the ball against Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Mike Hilton (21) in the second half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Katie Stratman, Katie Stratman-Imagn ImagesNov 19, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford, right, signs an autograph for a fan before the game between the Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 19, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford, right, signs an autograph for a fan before the game between the Browns and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Ken Blaze, Ken Blaze-USA TODAY SportsDec 28, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) scores a touchdown during the first half against the New York Jets at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 28, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) scores a touchdown during the first half against the New York Jets at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

Scott Galvin, Scott Galvin-USA TODAY SportsCleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) runs the ball in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 16 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. The Bengals won 24-16.

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) runs the ball in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 16 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024. The Bengals won 24-16.

Sam Greene/The Enquirer, Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK Via Imagn ImagesSep 7, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Oren Burks (42) during the second half at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

Sep 7, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Oren Burks (42) during the second half at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

Scott Galvin, Scott Galvin-Imagn ImagesCleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) rushes for yards during the third quarter of an NFL football matchup Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Browns defeated the Jaguars 18-13. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) rushes for yards during the third quarter of an NFL football matchup Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Browns defeated the Jaguars 18-13. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]

Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union, Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK Via Imagn ImagesDetroit Lions linebacker Trevor Nowaske (53), right, and linebacker Alex Anzalone (34), left, linebacker Jack Campbell (46) tackle Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025.

Detroit Lions linebacker Trevor Nowaske (53), right, and linebacker Alex Anzalone (34), left, linebacker Jack Campbell (46) tackle Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025.

Junfu Han, Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK Via Imagn ImagesCLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 07: Jerome Ford #34 of the Cleveland Browns runs with the ball during a punt return during the first quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Huntington Bank Field on December 07, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

CLEVELAND, OHIO – DECEMBER 07: Jerome Ford #34 of the Cleveland Browns runs with the ball during a punt return during the first quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Huntington Bank Field on December 07, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Jason Miller, Getty ImagesSep 7, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) runs against Cincinnati Bengals safety Jordan Battle (27) during the second half at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

Sep 7, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) runs against Cincinnati Bengals safety Jordan Battle (27) during the second half at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images

Scott Galvin, Scott Galvin-Imagn ImagesNov 30, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers safety Malik Mustapha (6) during the second half at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Nov 30, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) is tackled by San Francisco 49ers safety Malik Mustapha (6) during the second half at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Ken Blaze, Ken Blaze-Imagn ImagesDec 8, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) runs the ball past Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Isaiahh Loudermilk (92) during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Dec 8, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) runs the ball past Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Isaiahh Loudermilk (92) during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Charles LeClaire, Charles LeClaire-Imagn ImagesSep 24, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) makes a catch in the end zone for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 24, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) makes a catch in the end zone for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

Scott Galvin, Scott Galvin-USA TODAY SportsNov 17, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) rushes against New Orleans Saints safety Ugo Amadi (0) during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) rushes against New Orleans Saints safety Ugo Amadi (0) during the first half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Stephen Lew, Stephen Lew-Imagn ImagesDec 2, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) runs through the tackle of Denver Broncos linebacker Justin Strnad (40) in the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Dec 2, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) runs through the tackle of Denver Broncos linebacker Justin Strnad (40) in the second quarter at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Isaiah J. Downing, Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn ImagesSep 24, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) dives for a touchdown as Tennessee Titans linebacker Jack Gibbens (50) chases him during the third quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 24, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) dives for a touchdown as Tennessee Titans linebacker Jack Gibbens (50) chases him during the third quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

Scott Galvin, Scott Galvin-USA TODAY SportsNov 12, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) runs with the ball as Baltimore Ravens safety Geno Stone (26) defends during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Rapfogel-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 12, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) runs with the ball as Baltimore Ravens safety Geno Stone (26) defends during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Rapfogel-USA TODAY Sports

Jessica Rapfogel, Jessica Rapfogel-USA TODAY SportsJan 13, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) and Houston Texans linebacker Christian Harris (48) fight for the ball during the second quarter in a 2024 AFC wild card game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 13, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) and Houston Texans linebacker Christian Harris (48) fight for the ball during the second quarter in a 2024 AFC wild card game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Troy Taormina, Troy Taormina-USA TODAY SportsNov 19, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Patrick Peterson (20) grabs the face mask of Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) as he tackles him during the first quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 19, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Patrick Peterson (20) grabs the face mask of Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) as he tackles him during the first quarter at Cleveland Browns Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

Scott Galvin, Scott Galvin-USA TODAY SportsSep 22, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) runs between New York Giants defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (93) and linebacker Isaiah Simmons (19) during the second half at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Sep 22, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) runs between New York Giants defensive tackle Rakeem Nunez-Roches (93) and linebacker Isaiah Simmons (19) during the second half at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Ken Blaze, Ken Blaze-Imagn Images