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Chris Baker: Released by Bengals
The Bengals released Chris Baker on Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.Baker signed a one-year deal with Cincinnati back in March after being cut by the Buccaneers following a disappointing 2017 season. The veteran defensive lineman now has a couple of weeks to latch on elsewhere prior to the start of the regular season.
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Bengals' Chris Baker: Heading to Cincinnati
Chris Baker signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Cincinnati Bengals on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.Baker was cut by the Buccaneers two weeks earlier after proving to be a massive disappointing in his lone season with Tampa Bay after inking a three-year, $15.75 million contract last spring. He accumulated just 33 tackles and a half sack in 15 games while wearing out his welcome in the locker room, making it an easy decision for the Buccaneers to part ways with him. The 30-year-old could bounce back as he heads to a new defensive system, though he'll have to compete Andrew Billings for playing time next to standout defensive tackle Geno Atkins.
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Chris Baker: Cut loose by Tampa Bay
The Buccaneers released Chris Baker on Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.Baker was a major disappointment for the Buccaneers upon signing a three-year, $15.75 million contract last March. Though the defensive lineman missed just one game, he finished with a half-sack and 33 tackles, his lowest marks in both categories since 2013. Now on the wrong side of 30 years old and coming off a down season, Baker will likely have to settle for a short-term deal with another club this offseason in order to rebuild value.
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Buccaneers' Chris Baker: Production takes hit in 2017
Chris Baker finished the 2017 season with 33 tackles (24 solo), a half sack and two passes defensed over 15 games.One of the Bucs' major free-agent signings during the past offseason, the energetic veteran was a bit of a disappointment in his first year in Tampa Bay compared to his previous two seasons with the Redskins. Baker had racked up 100 total tackles, 9.5 sacks, three passes defensed, five forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries over that pair of campaigns, but he saw his overall production take a hit while lining up next to perennial Pro Bowler Gerald McCoy in 2017. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defense also surrendered the 10th-most rush yards per contest (117.5) while tallying the fewest sacks (22), so it's safe to say the addition of Baker didn't represent a net gain for the unit. Baker is on the books for $4.9 million in each of the final two seasons of his contract, but he should return to Tampa Bay in 2018 in a rotational role, at the very least.
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Buccaneers' Chris Baker: Three tackles in Week 12 loss
Chris Baker posted three solo tackles and a pass defensed in Sunday's 34-20 loss to the Falcons.The 30-year-old tackle has uncharacteristically failed to record a sack this season after totaling 9.5 over his last pair of Redskins campaigns. He's continued to be solid against the run, but Baker is also on pace for his lowest tackle total since his second pro campaign in 2013. Given his overall downturn in production, he's largely devoid of any fantasy value at the moment.
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Buccaneers' Chris Baker: Active in Week 9
Chris Baker (ankle) is active for Sunday's Week 9 tilt against the Saints, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.The veteran defensive tackle unsurprisingly follows up a pair of full practices to close out the week with active status against the Saints. Baker's veteran presence will be especially valued against a versatile New Orleans offense that has leaned heavier on the run this season than in years' past.
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Buccaneers' Chris Baker: Questionable for Week 9
Chris Baker (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, Greg Auman of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Baker finished the week with a pair of full practices, so it would seem as though he is trending to play Sunday, especially after playing through the ailment in Sunday's loss to Carolina. Clinton McDonald would likely see increased snaps at defensive tackle if Baker is unable to play against the Saints.
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Buccaneers' Chris Baker: Improves to full practice Thursday
Chris Baker (ankle) was a full practice participant Thursday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.The veteran defensive lineman was able to take his participation level up a notch after only practicing on a limited basis to open Week 9 prep Wednesday. Baker is currently ahead of last week's practice regimen, when he wasn't able to turn in a full session until Friday. He appears well on his way to playing against the Saints on Sunday, and his presence will be pivotal to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' efforts to slow down a versatile New Orleans offense.
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Buccaneers' Chris Baker: Four tackles in Week 8 loss
Chris Baker (ankle) managed four solo tackles and one pass defensed in Sunday's 17-3 loss to the Panthers.The veteran tackle played through his ankle injury to notch four stops for the second consecutive week. Baker has no less than three tackles in his last four games and has served as the run-stopping presence the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were hoping he'd be when they inked him in the offseason. With 17 stops through six games, the 30-year-old remains on pace for his fourth straight 40-tackle season, although he's surprisingly failed to get to the quarterback after posting 9.5 sacks over the last two campaigns.
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Buccaneers' Chris Baker: Taking field Week 8
Chris Baker (ankle) is active for Sunday's Week 8 tilt against the Panthers, Scott Smith of the team's official site reports.The veteran lineman will thus be available to try and slow down Cam Newton, Christian McCaffrey and Jonathan Stewart, the Panthers' three principal rushing threats. Baker's availability is especially welcome considering the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost fellow lineman Noah Spence (shoulder) to season-ending surgery this week.
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