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• Patriots' Javon Baker: Limited role as a rookie

  01/13/2025 • By RotoWire

  Baker finished the 2024 regular season with one catch (on four targets) for 12 yards in 11 games. Though Baker -- who the Patriots took in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft -- made some highlight-reel plays during training camp, the UCF product wasn't able to make much of an impact as a rookie, finishing the season with just 83 snaps on offense. Looking ahead, Baker will have an opportunity to get a fresh start under a new coaching staff, but the 6-foot-1, 202-pounder has much to prove before he enters the fantasy lineup conversation in 2025.

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• Patriots' Javon Baker: Healthy for Sunday

  12/20/2024 • By RotoWire

  Baker (concussion) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's matchup against the Bills. Baker was a full participant in practice Thursday and Friday, and he's now cleared to return for the Patriots' Week 16 away game. The rookie wide receiver and kick returner likely will keep operating as part of the special teams unit for New England as he did before he suffered his concussion.

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• Patriots' Javon Baker: Logs full practice Thursday

  12/19/2024 • By RotoWire

  Baker (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. Baker was limited in Wednesday's practice, and his upgrade to full participation Thursday indicates that he is progressing through the league's concussion protocols. Another full practice Friday would put him in a good spot to be cleared to play in Sunday's AFC East clash against the Bills.

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• Patriots' Javon Baker: Won't play Sunday

  12/13/2024 • By RotoWire

  Baker (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals. Baker likely sustained a concussion in Patriots' Week 13 loss to the Colts and didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, so it's no surprise that he won't suit up in Week 15. Expect New England's wide receiver room to consist of DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Kendrick Bourne and Ja'Lynn Polk while Baker is sidelined Sunday.

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• Patriots' Javon Baker: Absent from practice Thursday

  12/12/2024 • By RotoWire

  Baker (concussion) is not practicing Thursday, Taylor Kyles of CLNSMedia.com reports. Baker remains in the five-step concussion protocol following New England's bye, and he has yet to progress to stage which would allow him to resume handling restricted practice reps. The rookie fourth-round pick, who has yet to record a reception across eight regular-season appearances, looks to be trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

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