The Saints designated Ford (ankle) for return to practice from injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
The Saints placed Ford on injured reserve Aug. 31 with a designation to return. The linebacker was a full participant in his return to practice Wednesday, signaling he could be ready to return to the active roster shortly. If the Saints fail to retain Ford to the 53-man roster by Oct. 28, he will need to remain on IR for the remainder of the 2026 season.