Ford played his first three NFL seasons for the Bills, and was a second-round pick of Buffalo in the 2019 NFL Draft.
Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Josh Newton catches a pass during preseason practice in Cincinnati on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle B.J. Hill stretches during preseason practice in Cincinnati on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bengals guard Jalen Rivers and Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Myles Hinton stand together during preseason practice in Cincinnati on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bengals safety Kyle Dugger runs during preseason practice in Cincinnati on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bengals guard Dylan Fairchild warms up during preseason practice in Cincinnati on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Jalen Davis catches a pass during preseason practice in Cincinnati on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Tacario Davis catches a pass during preseason practice in Cincinnati on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bengals warm up for practice during preseason practice in Cincinnati on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Josh Newton catches a pass during preseason practice in Cincinnati on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Josh Newton catches a pass during preseason practice in Cincinnati on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle B.J. Hill stretches during preseason practice in Cincinnati on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bengals guard Jalen Rivers and Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Myles Hinton stand together during preseason practice in Cincinnati on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bengals safety Kyle Dugger runs during preseason practice in Cincinnati on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bengals guard Dylan Fairchild warms up during preseason practice in Cincinnati on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Jalen Davis catches a pass during preseason practice in Cincinnati on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Tacario Davis catches a pass during preseason practice in Cincinnati on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
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Cincinnati Bengals warm up for practice during preseason practice in Cincinnati on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
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He played in 50 games over the past three seasons for the Bengals.
In August 2025, Ford was injured during training camp.
Cincinnati Bengals guard Cody Ford (61) falls out of bounds near the end zone in the third quarter of a NFL game between the Cincinnati Bengals and Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati. Bengals won 37-14.
