EDGE RUSHER FORD IS RULED OUT FOR 49ERS

The San Francisco 49ers ruled out edge rusher Dee Ford for today’s game against the New York Jets.

Ford had been listed as questionable initially before being ruled out on Saturday. The team also announced that offensive lineman Hroniss Grasu has been promoted from the practice squad to the active roster.

Ford got hurt in practice this week and joins All-pro tight end George Kittle (knee) and star cornerback Richard Sherman (calf) as players sitting out this week for the Niners.

Ford played only 22 percent of the defensive snaps in his first season in San Francisco because of various injuries but had a big impact on the pass rush when healthy.

Cowboys hurting, too

The Cowboys put cornerback Anthony Brown on injured reserve because of a rib injury, a day after listing Pro Bowl left tackle Tyron Smith as questionable against Atlanta with a neck issue.

Owner Jerry Jones said on his radio show this week Smith would be a game-time decision after injuring his neck during individual drills in practice. Brown is out at least three weeks after showing up on the injury report Friday.

The Cowboys gave an indication that Smith might not be available against the Falcons by bringing up tackle Eric Smith from the practice squad.

Notable

The Jets signed inside linebacker Alec Ogletree

from the practice squad to the active roster. The team also announced it elevated running back Josh Adams

and wide receiver Josh Malone from the practice squad for the second straight week.

The Lions will be without a starting offensive guard against Green Bay. Detroit put guard Joe Dahl

on injured reserve due to a groin injury. The Lions signed guard Kenny Wiggins

off the practice squad.

The Raiders could once again be without their top two right tackles for this week’s game against New Orleans. The Raiders listed starter Trent Brown and backup Sam Young as doubtful for Monday night’s game against the Saints.