Michael Ford

Cleveland Browns, Cornerback
Age: 29y-4m-20d (Aug 04, 1995)
Exp: 6 Years
Country: US
College: Southeast Missouri State
Drafted: Undrafted, DET, 2018
Agent(s): Drew Rosenhaus (Rosenhaus Sports)
2024 Cap Hit

$1,062,500

2024 Cash

$2,496,389

Career Earnings

$8,399,062

2024-2024 (CURRENT)

Michael Ford signed a 1 year , $1,125,000 contract with the Cleveland Browns, including an average annual salary of $1,125,000. In 2024, Ford will earn a base salary of $996,389, while carrying a cap hit of $1,062,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,125,000
Average Salary:
$1,125,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2024 29 $1,062,500 0.42% $996,389 $996,389 -
2025 30
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2024 29 $1,125,000 $1,062,500 0.42% -
2025 30
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2024 29 $996,389 $996,389 $996,389 $996,389
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

2024-2025 Free Agent

Michael Ford signed a 2 year , $4,500,000 contract with the Houston Texans, including $1,000,000 signing bonus, $1,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,250,000. In 2024, Ford will earn a base salary of $1,250,000 and a signing bonus of $1,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $1,985,294 and a dead cap value of $1,500,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $4,500,000
Average Salary:
$2,250,000
Signing Bonus:
$1,000,000
GTD at Sign:
$1,500,000
Total GTD:
$1,500,000
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
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2023-2023 Free Agent

Michael Ford signed a 1 year , $1,500,000 contract with the Cleveland Browns, including $325,000 signing bonus, $925,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,500,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,500,000
Average Salary:
$1,500,000
Signing Bonus:
$325,000
GTD at Sign:
$925,000
Total GTD:
$925,000
Free Agent:
2024 / UFA
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2022-2022 Free Agent

Michael Ford signed a 1 year , $1,187,500 contract with the Atlanta Falcons, including $152,500 signing bonus, $152,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,187,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,187,500
Average Salary:
$1,187,500
Signing Bonus:
$152,500
GTD at Sign:
$152,500
Total GTD:
$152,500
Free Agent:
2023 / UFA
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2022-0

Michael Ford signed a 0 year contract with the Denver Broncos.
Contract Terms:
0 yr(s)
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
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2021-2021 Extension

Michael Ford signed a 1 year , $1,200,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including $250,000 signing bonus, $400,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,200,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,200,000
Average Salary:
$1,200,000
Signing Bonus:
$250,000
GTD at Sign:
$400,000
Total GTD:
$400,000
Free Agent:
2022 / UFA
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2020-2020

Michael Ford signed a 1 year , $750,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including an average annual salary of $750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $750,000
Average Salary:
$750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2021 / RFA
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2018-2019

Michael Ford signed a 2 year , $1,050,000 contract with the Detroit Lions, including an average annual salary of $525,000.
Contract Terms:
2 yr(s) / $1,050,000
Average Salary:
$525,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
GTD at Sign:
Total GTD:
Free Agent:
2020 / ERFA
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2018-2020 Rookie

Michael Ford signed a 3 year , $1,717,500 contract with the Detroit Lions, including $7,500 signing bonus, $20,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $572,500.
Contract Terms:
3 yr(s) / $1,717,500
Average Salary:
$572,500
Signing Bonus:
$7,500
GTD at Sign:
$20,000
Total GTD:
$20,000
Free Agent:
2021 / RFA
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Seasons

6 Years

Career Earnings thru 2024

$8,399,062

Earnings w/ Different Teams

5 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2018 23
Active
Retained
$197,645
$144,770
$197,645
$342,415
2019 24
Active
$570,000
$912,415
2020 25
Active
$764,236
$1,676,651
2021 26
Active
Retained
$1,200,000
$250,000
$2,876,651
$3,126,651
2022 27
Active
Retained
$1,035,000
$152,500
$4,161,651
$4,314,151
2023 28
Active
$1,500,000
$5,814,151
2024 29
Active
Retained
Retained
Retained
$996,389
$1,500,000
$67,222
$21,300
$6,810,540
$8,310,540
$8,377,762
$8,399,062
Total      
$8,399,062
$6,810,540
$8,310,540
$8,377,762
$8,399,062
Total
$8,399,062

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,549,035 $257,500 - - - $120,116 $1,926,651
1 $950,000 $250,000 - - - - $1,200,000
1 $1,035,000 $152,500 - - - - $1,187,500
2 $2,259,911 $325,000 - - - - $2,584,911
1 $500,000 $1,000,000 - - - - $1,500,000
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Workout Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2018
23
$197,645
$137,270
$7,500
$197,645
$144,770
$197,645
$342,415
2019
24
$570,000
$570,000
$912,415
2020
25
$644,120
$120,116
$764,236
$1,676,651
2021
26
$950,000
$250,000
$250,000
$1,200,000
$250,000
$2,876,651
$3,126,651
2022
27
$1,035,000
$152,500
$1,035,000
$152,500
$4,161,651
$4,314,151
2023
28
$1,175,000
$325,000
$1,500,000
$5,814,151
2024
29
$996,389
$500,000
$67,222
$21,300
$1,000,000
$996,389
$1,500,000
$67,222
$21,300
$6,810,540
$8,310,540
$8,377,762
$8,399,062
Total
$6,293,946
$1,985,000
$120,116
$8,399,062
$6,810,540
$8,310,540
$8,377,762
$8,399,062
Total
$6,293,946
$1,985,000
$120,116
$8,399,062

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $1,549,035 $257,500 - - - $120,116 $1,926,651
1 $950,000 $250,000 - - - - $1,200,000
1 $1,035,000 $152,500 - - - - $1,187,500
2 $2,259,911 $325,000 - - - - $2,584,911
1 $500,000 $1,000,000 - - - - $1,500,000

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2021 DEN 6 - 8 Knee
2021 DEN 17 - 17 COVID-19
2020 DET 1 - 6 Ankle
  • Sep 11, 2024 Signed to the active roster by Cleveland (CLE)
  • Aug 29, 2024 Signed to the practice squad by Cleveland (CLE)
  • Aug 27, 2024 Released by Houston (HOU)
  • Mar 11, 2024 Signed a 2 year $4.5 million contract with Houston (HOU)
  • Mar 20, 2023 Signed a 1 year $1.5 million contract with Cleveland (CLE)
  • Aug 31, 2022 Released by Atlanta (ATL)
  • Apr 08, 2022 Signed a 1 year $1.18 million contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Sep 01, 2021 Claimed off waivers by Denver (DEN)
  • Aug 30, 2021 Released by Detroit (DET)
  • Mar 10, 2021 Signed a 1 year $1.2 million contract extension with Detroit (DET)
  • Mar 18, 2020 Signed a contract with Detroit (DET)
  • Nov 14, 2018 Signed to the active roster by Detroit (DET)
  • Sep 02, 2018 Signed to the practice squad by Detroit (DET)
  • Sep 02, 2018 Waived by Detroit (DET)
  • May 01, 2018 Signed a contract with Detroit (DET)
Year Team GP GS Snaps Snaps% Sack Tackles Total Tackles Solo Tackles Assisted FFum Int
2024 CLE 15 0 12 1.30 0 1 1 0 0 0
2023 CLE 16 1 160 15.10 0 19 16 3 0 1
2022 ATL 17 2 83 7.40 0 8 3 5 0 0
2021 DEN 13 0 205 23.10 0 6 6 0 0 0
2020 DET 9 1 96 12.30 0 12 9 3 0 0
2019 DET 14 2 166 15.30 0 12 11 1 0 0
2018 DET 7 4 316 71.80 0 26 25 1 0 0
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