Baker (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Patriots, Brady Henderson of ESPN.com reports.
Baker dealt with a hamstring injury throughout training camp and despite playing through it in Week 1, he was questionable for Sunday's game before ultimately being active against New England. Tyrice Knight will likely see extra opportunities while Baker is out of the game.
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Seahawks' Jerome Baker: Active Sunday
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Baker (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
The starting inside linebacker was listed as questionable Friday after a week of limited practice sessions. Baker dealt with the hamstring issue throughout August but played 68 of 69 defensive snaps in the team's Week 1 win over Denver, finishing with five tackles.
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Seahawks' Jerome Baker: Questionable for Week 2
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Baker (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's contest against the Patriots, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.
After a week of limited practice sessions due to a hamstring injury, Baker has a chance to suit up in Week 2. The 27-year-old played through his hamstring issue in Week 1, recording five total tackles on 68 defensive snaps. If he's unable to do the same Sunday, expect Tyrice Knight to assume one of Seattle's top inside linebacker spots.
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Seahawks' Jerome Baker: Limited at practice
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Baker (hamstring) was a limited participant at Seattle's practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Baker dealt with a hamstring injury throughout August, but he was able to play in the team's Week 1 win over the Broncos, recording five tackles. The linebacker will have two more chances to increase his workload at practice before Sunday's game against the Patriots.
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Seahawks' Jerome Baker: Healthy ahead of Week 1
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Baker (hamstring) did not appear on Seattle's initial injury report Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.
Baker appears to have moved past the hamstring injury that plagued him throughout August. The 27-year-old is geared up to operate as a starter at interior linebacker with the Seahawks in 2024 after spending the first six seasons of his career with Miami.
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Seahawks' Jerome Baker: Should be ready Week 1
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Baker (hamstring) remains unable to practice, but the team is expecting him back before the start of the season, Jon Alfano of Sports Illustrated reports.
Baker has been out of action for two weeks so far, partly because the team has chosen to take a cautious approach. After six years in Miami, the Ohio State product joined Seattle on a one-year, $7 million contract, which came with high expectations after the loss of Bobby Wagner and Jordyn Brooks this offseason. While Baker remains sidelined, rookie Tyrice Knight will continue to get extra reps and experience with the first-team defense.
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Seahawks' Jerome Baker: Dealing with hamstring injury
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Baker hasn't been participating in practice due to a hamstring injury, Curtis Crabtree of Fox 13 Seattle reports.
It's not quite clear when Baker suffered the injury, but head coach Mike Macdonald didn't think the veteran would be returning in short order. Expect Tyrel Dodson and Jon Rhattigan to continue seeing the bulk of the inside linebacker opportunities in Baker's absence.
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Seahawks' Jerome Baker: Off PUP list
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Baker (wrist) passed his physical and was activated off the active/PUP list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Baker missed all of OTAs and minicamp after undergoing surgery for a right wrist injury he sustained in Week 18 of last season. The 27-year-old linebacker appears to have recovered from the procedure and is ready to participate in training camp, where he will compete for an every-down role at linebacker. The 2018 third-round pick out of Ohio State signed a one-year deal with the Seahawks in March after spending the first six years of his career with the Dolphins. He finished 2023 with 78 tackles (51 solo), including 1.5 sacks, three passes defended, two interceptions and one touchdown across 13 regular-season games.
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Seahawks' Jerome Baker: Heads to PUP list
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The Seahawks placed Baker (wrist) on the active/PUP list Thursday, John Boyle of the team's official site reports.
Baker still appears to be recovering from a right wrist injury he suffered Week 18 of last season, and which required surgery. He can come off the PUP list and practice at any point during training camp, once healthy. The 27-year-old linebacker could earn a near every-down role in Seattle's defensive scheme, if he can recover without having to miss too much of camp.
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Dolphins' Jerome Baker: Will play Sunday
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Baker (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Bills.
Baker was taken off the Dolphins' IR on Saturday after missing the last four games with a knee injury. He'll likely go back to his starting inside linebacker spot alongside David Long for the Dolphins' regular-season finale.
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Dolphins' Jerome Baker: Officially off IR
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Baker (knee) was activated off injured reserve Saturday, Daniel Oyefusi of the Miami Herald reports.
Baker missed the Dolphins' last four games since suffering a knee injury in the team's Week 13 win over the Commanders, but he's returning to the field just in time for the playoffs, assuming he sheds his questionable designation ahead of Sunday's 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff. The 27-year-old linebacker has recorded 69 total tackles in 12 games this season, and he'll look to get back into game shape in Week 18 against the Bills as the Dolphins try to secure the AFC East crown.
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Dolphins' Jerome Baker: Designated to return from IR
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Baker (knee) was designated to return from injured reserve by the Dolphins on Wednesday, Alain Poupart of SI.com reports.
Baker suffered an MCL injury in Week 13 and has been unavailable since, but Wednesday's transaction opens a 21-day window for him to return to practice and potentially be added to the active roster. With the Dolphins a lock for the postseason, the linebacker could provide them with a massive boost to their defensive, especially with Jaelan Phillips (Achilles) and Bradley Chubb (knee) done for the season. It's possible that Baker could return as soon as Sunday's matchup with the Bills, but time will tell when he's ultimately able to return to the field.
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Dolphins' Jerome Baker: Shifts to IR
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The Dolphins placed Baker (knee) on injured reserve Saturday.
Baker was originally thought to be week-to-week after he suffered an MCL injury in Week 13, but it now seems as if his knee issue is worse than Miami originally thought. The 26-year-old had started all 12 of the Dolphins' games thus far, recording 69 total tackles and two interceptions. With Baker missing at least the next four games, Channing Tindall projects to see increased opportunities in Miami's linebacker corps.
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Dolphins' Jerome Baker: Out Sunday
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Baker is out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Commanders with a knee injury.
The linebacker took a hit from his own teammate, Brandon Jones, and avoided putting weight on his leg as he was helped off the field, per Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network. The defensive signal caller made four tackles before leaving the game. Channing Tindall is in line to replace him.
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Dolphins' Jerome Baker: Six tackles in victory
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Baker recorded six tackles (four solo) in the Dolphins' 36-34 win over the Chargers in Week 1.
Baker opened the season with a productive first game. He finished with 100 tackles in 2022 and he appears to be set for another strong campaign in Miami.
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Dolphins' Jerome Baker: Cleared for Week 16
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Baker (ankle) does not have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Packers, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Baker was forced to exit Miami's Week 15 loss to the Bills early, though he managed to play the majority of the game. He practiced throughout the week without issue and is in line to suit up for a pivotal Week 16 matchup against the Packers.
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Dolphins' Jerome Baker: Seven tackles in loss
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Baker made seven tackles (five solo) in Thursday's 27-15 loss to the Bengals.
Baker led the Dolphins' defense in tackles Thursday, making seven stops. The linebacker is tied with Brandon Jones for the team lead in tackles, compiling 27 total over the first four contests of the campaign.
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Dolphins' Jerome Baker: Underwhelms in 2021
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Baker notched 92 tackles (62 solo), 5.5 sacks, four pass breakups, one interception and one forced fumble across 16 appearances in 2021.
Baker saw his numbers decline in terms of both tackles and sacks despite appearing in the same amount of contests as he did in 2020, and maintaining an every-down role on defense. That said, he did end the 2021 campaign on a high note, with 26 tackles and 4.5 sacks in his last four appearances. The 25-year-old will attempt to bounce back under a new head couch during the 2022 season, after which the Dolphins could evaluate a potential 'out' in his contract.
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Dolphins' Jerome Baker: Will play Sunday
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Baker (knee) is active for Sunday's contest against the Texans.
Baker was a limited participant during practices this week, but he will be available for the Dolphins' Week 9 matchup against the Texans. When healthy, the 2018 third-round pick has played the majority of Miami's defensive snaps this season, but it's unclear if he will be on a snap count after his one-game absence.
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Dolphins' Jerome Baker: Questionable for Sunday
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Baker (knee) is questionable for Sunday against the Texans, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.
Baker was unable to play in Week 8 after suffering the injury early in Week 7. The 2018 third-round pick had been one of the Dolphins' biggest contributors on defense this season, so his return would be a big boost to their linebacker group.
