Ford pled guilty to 74 felony counts of deceptive business practices and one misdemeanor for writing bad checks.
Evans finished his time at Penn State with 564 yards and seven touchdowns on 30 catches.
"We have accomplished so many great things here as a family, but I believe the best is yet to come."
Applications to join Onward State are due by noon on Sunday, January 26.
J-Thomas spent six years in Happy Valley.
With the Denver Broncos' loss to the Buffalo Bills, all remaining playoff teams in the AFC have at least one former Penn State player on their roster.