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by Larry Hartstein |
Falcons LT Sam Baker 'healing up well'
Atlanta Falcons general manager Thomas Dimitroff said left tackle Sam Baker, who missed the entire 2014 season with a torn patella tendon, is recovering well, reports the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "Sam is healing up well,” Dimitroff said. “He’s a guy that’s focused. He’s been in there all the time … He’s really focused with trying to get back on track.” Jake Matthews, the No. 6 overall pick in the 2014 draft, took over at left tackle after Baker suffered the injury in a preseason game. It's unclear whether Baker can reclaim his job once fully healthy. "It will be interesting to see how both players fit in the new zone-blocking scheme that offensive coordinator Kyle Shanahan plans to implement," the paper said.
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by Larry Hartstein |
Falcons put Sam Baker on IR, sign Pat McQuistan
The Atlanta Falcons put left tackle Sam Baker on injured reserve with a torn patella tendon and signed former Titans offensive tackle Pat McQuistan for depth.
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by Larry Hartstein |
Tests confirm initial reports on Sam Baker
Tests confirmed Atlanta Falcons left tackle Sam Baker ruptured his patella tendon in Saturday's preseason game, reports ESPN's Adam Schefter. Baker is out for the year.
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by Larry Hartstein |
Sam Baker likely done for the year
The initial diagnosis on Atlanta Falcons left tackle Sam Baker is that he suffered a torn patella tendon, reports NFL Network. Baker likely is out for the season. Rookie Jake Matthews is expected to replace Baker at left tackle, but it's unclear who will start at right tackle.
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by R.J. White | CBSSports.com
Sam Baker carted off field with knee injury
Atlanta Falcons left tackle Sam Baker had to be carted off the field with a knee injury in his team's preseason game against the Texans Saturday. The Falcons announced that Baker will not return to action. If he is in fact injured, it's a big blow to an Atlanta offensive line that figured to be improved this season with the addition of first-round pick Jake Matthews. The rookie may be pressed into left-tackle duty if the outlook on Baker is grim, or the team may turn to Lamar Holmes, who replaced Baker in Saturday's game.
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by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer
Sam Baker expects clearance this week
Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Sam Baker, who underwent season-ending knee surgery last year, said he expects to receive full clearance this week, reports ESPN. "I'm feeling good," Baker said Monday night. "In a couple days, I should be cleared. I've been running, doing everything, and I should get fully cleared in a couple days. It's great, especially because we're getting ready with the offseason stuff, to be able to get out with the offense and to be able to go back to doing plays and stuff like that."Baker had problems with his left knee last season and attempted to resolve the issue with platelet rich plasma (PRP) treatment, but it didn’t respond. In November, the team announced he would undergo surgery and be placed on injured reserve.Baker played in just four games last season after starting all 16 games in 2012 and performing well at left tackle. The former first-round draft pick is due to make $7.25 million this season with a cap value of $6.05 million.
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by Larry Hartstein |
Would Falcons move Sam Baker to the right side?
With Atlanta Falcons left tackle Sam Baker returning from season-ending knee surgery, general manager Thomas Dimitroff says he's confident Baker will return to his 2012 form. But Dimitroff left open the possibility of moving Baker to right tackle depending on the health of his knee, reports ESPN.com. Baker will count $6.05 million against the cap in 2014.
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by Chris Cwik |
Sam Baker undergoes knee surgery
Atlanta Falcons offensive lineman Sam Baker had successful surgery on his knee Friday, according to ESPN. Baker has already been placed on IR, and will heal during the offseason. He had been limited to just four games due to the injury.
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by Larry Hartstein |
Falcons put Sam Baker on injured reserve
The Atlanta Falcons put left tackle Sam Baker on injured reserve with a lingering knee injury, the team announced. Baker started four games this season as he was continually hampered by the injury.
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by Michael Hurcomb | CBS Sports Staff
Falcons coach expresses concern over Sam Baker
Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith expressed concern Monday for left tackle Sam Baker, who missed his fifth game Sunday against the Seahawks because of a lingering left knee injury. "Sam’s been dealing with his knee all season long," Smith said, per ESPN. "He’s fighting through it. We got him back out there after a four-or-five-week time period of allowing him to rest. He wasn’t ready to go this week. And, yes, it is a concern. When you can't go out and play consecutive games, you have to be concerned about it. Sam’s doing everything that he can in terms of getting back out there. We want to make sure that he’s 100 percent before we put him back out there on the football field."
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