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• Rudy Ford: Released by Carolina

  Rotowire Aug 27, 2024

  The Panthers released Ford on Tuesday. Ford was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury during the playoffs while with the Packers last season and signed with Carolina just 13 days ago. The 29-year-old has appeared in 86 career games (21 starts) and has six interceptions across the last three years. Ford should find work elsewhere at some point in 2024.

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• Panthers' Rudy Ford: Links up with Carolina

  Rotowire Aug 14, 2024

  The Panthers signed Ford (hamstring) to a contract Wednesday, Joe Person of The Athletic reports. Ford ended last season on IR with the Packers due to a hamstring injury, but he's now passed his physical with Carolina. The veteran safety boasts substantial NFL experience and could earn a significant depth role in the Panthers' secondary.

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• Packers' Rudy Ford: Unavailable Thursday

  Rotowire Jan 4, 2024

  Ford (hamstring) did not participate at the Packers' practice Thursday. Ford has now missed each of Green Bay's first two sessions of the week, including Wednesday's walkthrough, putting his Week 18 availability into doubt. The safety has one more opportunity to return to the practice field Friday, but if he can't go in Week 18, Anthony Johnson is a candidate to see an increase in workload against Chicago.

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• Packers' Rudy Ford: Will play Sunday

  Rotowire Dec 24, 2023

  Ford (back) is active ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports. Ford popped up on Green Bay's injury report as a limited participant in Friday's practice due to a back issue, but it seems as if he'll play through the pain in Week 16. The 29-year-old is coming off an eight-tackle outing in Week 15, and he'll likely start alongside Jonathan Owens in the Packers' secondary Sunday.

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• Packers' Rudy Ford: Could return Week 13

  Rotowire Dec 1, 2023

  Ford (biceps) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday night's game against the Chiefs, Wes Hodklewicz of the Packers' official site reports. Green Bay's starting strong safety has missed the team's last two contests with this biceps issue, but he was able to log a week of limited practice sessions, so he has a chance to return Week 13. If Ford is unable to suit up this weekend, Anthony Johnson would likely make the fourth start of his career in the Packers' secondary.

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• Packers' Rudy Ford: Unable to play Week 12

  Rotowire Nov 23, 2023

  Ford (biceps) is inactive for Thursday's Thanksgiving matchup with the Lions, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports. Ford will miss his second straight game as he continues to deal with a biceps injury. The veteran safety was estimated as a limited participant in practice all three days leading up to Thursday's contest, and he'll look to get back on the field for a Week 13 clash against the Chiefs on Dec. 3. Anthony Johnson played every defensive snap in Ford's stead last week against the Chargers and is likely in line for a similar role on Thanksgiving.

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• Packers' Rudy Ford: Listed as limited Tuesday

  Rotowire Nov 21, 2023

  Ford (bicps) was listed as a limited participant on Tuesday's practice estimate. Ford's limited status marks back-to-back days for the strong safety ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Lions. More clarity on his status will come on Wednesday's injury report, but Anthony Johnson would be the likely candidate to fill in at strong safety if needed.

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• Packers' Rudy Ford: Ruled out for Week 11

  Rotowire Nov 19, 2023

  Ford (biceps) is inactive for Sunday's matchup with the Chargers, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official website reports. Ford first appeared on Green Bay's injury report Tuesday with a biceps issue and he'll now be forced to take a seat Sunday against Los Angeles. Rookie Anthony Johnson will replace the 29-year-old in the Packers' secondary for Week 11.

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• Packers' Rudy Ford: Double-digit tackles in loss

  Rotowire Nov 13, 2023

  Ford recorded 10 tackles (seven solo) in Sunday's 23-19 loss to the Steelers. Ford was able to record a season-high amount of tackles in the Packers' narrow defeat in Pittsburgh, picking up where he left off after missing Week 9 with a calf injury by reaching at least six tackles for the seventh contest in a row. Ford is now up to a career-high 58 stops while also deflecting four passes and intercepting two others over eight games so far in 2023.

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• Packers' Rudy Ford: Questionable for Week 10

  Rotowire Nov 10, 2023

  Ford (calf) is questionable for Sunday's game at Pittsburgh, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports. Despite returning to practice during the week, Ford is in danger of missing his second straight game as he deals with a calf injury. If he can't go Sunday, rookie seventh-rounder Anthony Johnson will probably start at safety again.

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• Packers' Rudy Ford: Returns to practice

  Rotowire Nov 8, 2023

  Ford (calf) logged a limited practice Wednesday, Ryan Wood of USA Today reports. Ford was unable to practice Friday and missed the team's loss to the Rams on Sunday. However, the Auburn product was at least able to get back on the field in some capacity ahead of the team's Week 10 matchup with the Steelers, which should be a step in the right direction.

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• Packers' Rudy Ford: Inactive Sunday

  Rotowire Nov 5, 2023

  Ford (calf) will not play Sunday against the Rams, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports. Ford practiced in full Wednesday, participated on a limited basis Thursday and then missed Friday's session. The seventh-year pro started Green Bay's first seven games and recorded 48 tackles, four passes defensed and two interceptions. Dallin Leavitt and/or Anthony Johnson are in line to replace him.

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• Packers' Rudy Ford: Another solid outing Sunday

  Rotowire Oct 24, 2023

  Ford recorded seven tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 19-17 loss at Denver. Ford managed seven-plus tackles for the fifth straight game in Week 7, and he continued to dominate Green Bay's allotment of safety snaps (55). He's on pace for his first career 100-tackle season, and he projects as a solid IDP play in Week 8 versus Minnesota.

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• Packers' Rudy Ford: Set to play Monday

  Rotowire Oct 9, 2023

  Ford (oblique) is active for Green Bay's game against the Raiders on Monday, Mike Spofford of the team's official site reports. Ford popped up on the injury report earlier in the week with an oblique injury but is good to go for Monday's game. Through four games, the 28-year-old has logged 26 tackles (19 solo) with an interception and will look to add to those totals against the Raiders.

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• Packers' Rudy Ford: Returns to practice Friday

  Rotowire Oct 6, 2023

  Ford (oblique) logged a limited practice session Friday. Oblique injuries can be difficult to recover from, so it's a good sign for Ford's prognosis that he was able to practice -- albeit in limited fashion -- Friday after sitting out entirely Thursday. The Packers don't play until Monday, giving the safety an extra day to recover. Ford played in all 17 contests for Green Bay last year and has been on the field for almost every defensive snap this season, tallying 26 tackles (19 solo) and an interception through four games.

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• Packers' Rudy Ford: Re-signs with Green Bay

  Rotowire Mar 17, 2023

  Ford signed with the Packers on Friday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports. Ford will return to the Packers after recording 44 tackles (31 solo) and three interceptions for them last season. The 28-year-old is coming off the best season of his career and will now look for an opportunity to compete for the starting job. Alongside Tarvarius Moore, Ford is now the second safety the Packers have signed this offseason as they look to improve their depth in the secondary.

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• Packers' Rudy Ford: Signs with Packers

  Rotowire Aug 31, 2022

  Ford was signed by the Packers on Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports. Ford has found a new home just two days after he was released by the Jaguars. The safety produced career-best numbers in 2021 with Jacksonville and will operate as a depth option behind Adrian Amos in the Packers' secondary this season.

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• Eagles' Rudy Ford: Unavailable for Week 14

  Rotowire Dec 11, 2020

  Ford (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Saints. Ford is tied for 10th in the league with nine special-teams tackles despite playing just five games this season. He'll now miss a fourth consecutive game, and he'll look to recover for next week's matchup against the Cardinals.

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• Eagles' Rudy Ford: Remains out Monday

  Rotowire Nov 29, 2020

  Ford (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Seahawks, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports. Ford will be sidelined for the second straight contest contest due to the hamstring injury. The 26-year-old has exclusively played special teams this season.

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• Eagles' Rudy Ford: Joins active roster

  Rotowire Oct 31, 2020

  Ford (hamstring) was activated from injured reserve Saturday. Ford will return from injured reserve after the minimum three games. The Eagles have their divisional matchup Sunday against the Cowboys, so with Ford fully recovered Philadelphia's defense can perhaps get back on track.

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