Commanders sign RB Jerome Ford to 1‑year deal

Free-agent running back Jerome Ford has agreed to a one-year contract with the Washington Commanders, NFL Network reported Saturday.

Ford departs the Cleveland Browns after four seasons, having been selected in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Last offseason, he agreed to reduce his 2025 salary by half, from $3.49 million to a guaranteed $1.75 million, to remain with Cleveland.

The 26-year-old was placed on injured reserve on December 9, after not playing more than 17 snaps in a game since Week 6 due to a hamstring injury. In 13 games (no starts) during the 2025 season, Ford rushed for 73 yards on 24 carries and added 26 receptions for 103 yards.

Ford’s best season came in 2023, when he totalled 1,132 yards from scrimmage and scored nine touchdowns.

Over his career, he has accumulated 1,463 rushing yards, 647 receiving yards, and 12 touchdowns in 57 games, including 18 starts.