Ford was originally selected by Buffalo in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft and appeared in 38 games for the Bills, starting 29 of them at multiple positions along the offensive line (right tackle, right guard, and left guard). In August 2022, Buffalo traded Ford to the Arizona Cardinals in exchange for a fifth-round pick in the 2023 draft. He later signed with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2023 and spent three seasons with Cincinnati before being released in late August.
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor explained the decision to part ways with Ford, noting that the team wanted to give him a chance to find a new opportunity. “Really, he’s given us a lot over the last three and a half years,” Taylor said, emphasizing that the timing was intended to help Ford through the process of finding a new team.
If Buffalo signs Ford, the most likely path would involve adding him to the practice squad initially, with potential elevation to the active roster in the following months as needed.
The Bills’ ongoing evaluations reflect their preparation for the season’s opening week and their interest in experienced depth along the offensive line, a unit they would rely on as they face the Texans.
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