The Falcons might field the best special teams unit in the league with the way they’re attacking that area of the roster in free agency. With the signings of Mike Ford and KhaDarel Hodge, Atlanta is prioritizing the third phase of the game, even more so with their latest free agent addition.
Cleveland keeps one of their two special team corners. Is it deja vu? On Thursday, the Cleveland Browns announced that they have re-signed Tony Brown, a cornerback who is viewed as a key special teams contributor.
The Falcons signed cornerback Mike Ford to a two-year contract, the team announced Monday. Ford spent the past two seasons with the Browns and played 33 of a possible 34 games.
The free agency marketplace is kicking into high gear with the official start of the NFL season on Wednesday. While some of the high-profile players have already reached deals, hundreds of other free agents are still available for NFL franchises.
With an established top tier and some young options revealing themselves last season, here is a look at where clubs' QB depth charts stand. Contracts and long-term outlooks do not factor in here; these rankings apply only to 2025 on-field capabilities.
The Atlanta Falcons are reuniting with cornerback and special teams ace Mike Ford. Atlanta agreed to sign Ford to a two-year, $4 million contract Wednesday afternoon, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
The Cleveland Browns continue to not make much noise in free agency, losing out on now maintaining their depth at cornerback. Mike Ford has signed with the Atlanta Falcons on a two-year, $4 million deal per ESPN's Adam Schefter.
The Cleveland Browns went into 2024 appearing to have a very deep defensive line rotation, but now as the season draws to a close, depth has become an issue.
The Cleveland Browns will have multiple injuries to contend with following their latest game, a 27-14 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. In addition to Mike Ford leaving the game with a concussion, the Browns also lost Greg Newsome during the outing.
Team adds Jaelon Darden, Mike Ford and Germain Ifedi to the active roster, and bring back a familiar face to the practice squad. The Cleveland Browns made a series of roster moves on Saturday in preparation for the season-opening game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Browns special team coach Bubba Ventrone emphasizes the need for strong tackling in open space with his athletes, especially now that the NFL has changed its kickoff rules.
According to Adam Schefter, the Browns are signing CB Mike Ford to their practice squad. This marks a return to Cleveland for Ford after spending a brief time with the Texans this offseason. Ford, 29, originally signed on with the Lions as an undrafted free agent out of Southeast Missouri State back in 2018.
The New York Giants conducted their roster crunch Tuesday as they finalized their 53-man active roster for the regular season. However, they still lack
Special teams ace Tony Brown signs with Cleveland The Cleveland Browns have reportedly agreed to terms with veteran cornerback/special teamer Tony Brown on a 1-year deal.
Tony Brown played under Bubba Ventrone with the Colts in 2022 NFL free agency started with a few splashes early in the legal tampering period with players reportedly agreeing to sign big deals for multiple years.
The Houston Texans have agreed to terms with defensive back Mike Ford, as first reported by Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Ford and the Texans have agreed to the two-year deal worth $4.5 million.
Which cornerback and safeties are hitting free agency for Cleveland? Next up on our preview of Cleveland Browns’ free agents is the defensive backs position.
The Cleveland Browns are trying to finish strong amid their Thursday Night Football matchup against the New York Jets. The Browns have a 34-17 lead on New York early in the fourth quarter.
Cleveland and Chicago are locked up in a back-and-forth game that neither team can get things going. What Cleveland cannot afford is any more injuries, yet in the first quarter, the Browns lose two key contributors on each side of the ball.
The Cleveland Browns came away with a hard-fought win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, and one Browns player was quick to rub it in — literally.