Jerome Ford Signing In Washington Triggers Commanders Depth-Chart Shakeup
jerome ford is set to join the Washington Commanders, giving the team another addition to its backfield this week as it continues to build out depth at running back.
Commanders Add Jerome Ford On A One-Year Deal
The Commanders are signing Jerome Ford, a 26-year-old running back who spent the past four seasons with the Cleveland Browns. The agreement is for one year. The signing was described as happening Saturday morning.
Washington’s move comes shortly after another addition to the backfield: the team signed Rachaad White as a free agent earlier this week. Together, the two signings represent a notable reshaping of the running back room in a short span.
How The Backfield Picture Changes In Washington
With White and Ford arriving, Washington is set to return Jacory Croskey-Merritt for his second NFL season, with added competition and depth around him. The additions position the Commanders to sort through a deeper group in the weeks ahead as roles and the order on the depth chart come into focus.
Both White and Ford are characterized as good pass catchers, a trait that fits with the idea of complementing the current mix of backs. How the two new additions ultimately stack up on the depth chart remains to be determined, but the immediate impact is clear: Washington has increased the number of viable options in the backfield.
Ford’s Recent Production And Career Notes
Ford entered the league as a fifth-round pick by the Browns in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Cincinnati after beginning his college career at Alabama. His best season was 2023, when he recorded 204 carries for 813 yards and four touchdowns, along with 44 receptions for 319 yards and five receiving touchdowns.
In the 2024 season, he added 565 rushing yards and 37 catches. The 2025 campaign saw him play 13 games for Cleveland while buried deeper on the depth chart. That year, he logged 24 carries for 73 yards and no rushing touchdowns, and he contributed 26 receptions on 32 targets for 103 yards.
Now, with jerome ford heading to Washington, the Commanders’ backfield will feature multiple recent additions alongside a returning second-year player—setting up a crowded competition as the team works through its depth-chart decisions.
