Jerome Ford Impressed As Pass Protector And Receiver In Spring

Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford is expected to be Nick Chubb's backup after the team moved on from Kareem Hunt this offseason. Chubb is one of the best pure rushers in the NFL, so an adequate passing-down back is an ideal player to back him up in 2023. "(We) feel really good about Jerome Ford and (he) had a strong spring (pass protection especially)", said Browns general manager Andrew Barry. "We think his receiver skills are strong. Will be competition behind him and remains to be seen who will emerge." This is a great sign for his chances to secure the RB2 job in what could be an ascending offense as Deshaun Watson continues to knock off rust. Assuming Ford holds down the backup spot, he could have plenty of standalone value in PPR leagues with receiving work. If Chubb has to miss any time, Ford could have major upside behind one of the league's best offensive lines. Unless the Browns add a veteran running back moving forward, it should be his job to lose.