Overview

• Baker went unclaimed on waivers following his release by New England, according to the NFL transaction wire.
• After initially making the Patriots’ 53-man roster, he was waived the next day as the team added QB Tommy DeVito and CB Charles Woods.
• He opted for Philadelphia’s practice squad over a potential return to New England, with multiple options considered, per ESPN’s Mike Reiss.
• Philadelphia must open a practice-squad spot to add Baker, with several receivers already occupying those slots.
• The 23-year-old had one catch for 12 yards as a rookie and earned preseason praise for special-teams work under head coach Mike Vrabel.