Defensive end Dee Ford played in Kansas City last season. That ended when the Chiefs shipped him to the 49ers in exchange for a second-round draft pick. For San Francisco, it meant bolstering its struggling pass rush. For Ford, it meant a new home and a new brotherhood.
Less than a year removed from his time in Kansas City, Ford is one game away from a potential reunion with his former team on sports' biggest stage.
"It's going to mean a whole lot," Ford told Rich Eisen this week. "I've got so much love for so many people over there, and you know what it's like playing your brother. It's different. It's just going to be different. I think anybody who would say otherwise is lying to you. It's going to be different. It's going to be fun, and I would love to see that.
"And I'm going to talk. I'm going to talk, talk, talk the whole game. I don't talk a lot. I'm going to talk."
One of the players Ford might direct his words toward is Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, who he remembers having to cover one-on-one during training camp.
"We would embarrass each other," Ford shared.
Ford says he loves playing for the 49ers, but the idea of going against his former team is an opportunity he would welcome.
"It's going to be special," Ford added. "I can't be more blessed to be in this position right now."
Ford also discussed what it was like being sidelined for much of the season, playing for Robert Saleh, and what Cam Newton has meant for his career.
H/t to Patrick Tulini for the find.
More San Francisco 49ers News
-
Fred Warner reacts to 49ers potentially losing Robert Saleh: 'It would suck a lot'
Fred Warner was thrilled last year when Robert Saleh returned to the San Francisco 49ers as defensive coordinator, reuniting the All-Pro linebacker with his first—and safe to assume, favorite—defensive coach in the NFL. Unfortunately, Warner appeared in just six games... -
49ers' Deommodore Lenoir, Dee Winters fined for unnecessary roughness against Seahawks
The NFL has issued fines stemming from the Divisional Round matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks, and two 49ers defenders were among those penalized. Cornerback Deommodore Lenoir was fined $20,944 for unnecessary roughness after head-butting Seahawks... -
Did the 49ers keep their Super Bowl window open?
After significant roster turnover last offseason, many questioned whether the San Francisco 49ers' Super Bowl window was closing. While the team retained key cornerstone players, critics worried the loss of depth might be too much to overcome. That depth was certainly tested... -
Recap: 49ers' Super Bowl dreams crash and burn in humiliating 41-6 loss to Seahawks
It's a good thing the 2025 season provided a number of moments to remember for the San Francisco 49ers, because the way it ended will be something they'll never want to think about again. Hopes of playing in Super Bowl LV at their home field of Levi's Stadium vanished...