RB Jerome Ford is a surprise entry on Browns injured reserve list

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George M. Thomas, Akron Beacon Journal

Tue, Dec 9, 2025 ·

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A surprise name popped up on the Cleveland Browns injury list Tuesday, Dec. 9.

The team announced that running back Jerome Ford will spend the rest of the season on injured reserve with a previously unknown shoulder injury.

He will join center Ethan Pocic who suffered a season-ending injury to his Achilles in the team’s loss to the Tennessee Titans Dec. 7.

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)

According to a release, Pocic started the first 13 games at center and has started 57 games since joining the Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2022. Ford appeared in all 13 games and recorded 73 rushing yards and 26 receptions for 103 yards this season.

In other moves, the team signed center Darrian Dalcourt and defensive tackle Keith Cooper Jr. to the practice squad and released Ochaun Mathis and linebacker Mark Robinson from the practice squad.

This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Browns RB Jerome Ford joins C Ethan Pocic on injured reserve list