AUGUST 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
DEANDRE BAKER
Report: Chiefs Release CB Deandre Baker The Chiefs part ways with their young cornerback less than two years since originally signing him.
Re-inks with Kansas City Baker signed an exclusive-rights tender with the Chiefs on Friday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Impact Baker recorded 16 tackles and one pass defended over eight games as a rotational cornerback during the 2021 season. The 2019 first-round pick for the Giants has struggled with injuries, playing just 10 games since joining the team in November of 2020. Baker should continue to serve a minor role in the Chiefs' secondary while also contributing via special teams.
JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Schoen has two top-10 picks to start Giants rebuild
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Chiefs have Pro Bowl S Mathieu for AFC title game vs Bengals
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Broncos without starting cornerbacks against Mahomes, Chiefs
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Chiefs leaning on unsung heroes in their Super Bowl pursuit
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Giants put Coughlin on IR, bring back Robinson from PUP list
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Chiefs blaming only themselves for turnover-prone 1-2 start
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Chiefs coach Andy Reid in stable condition at hospital
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Chargers rally to beat turnover-prone Chiefs 30-24 in KC
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Chiefs could be without Clark, Ward for game vs Chargers
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Chiefs risers and fallers: Deandre Baker, Jody Fortson ascending; Noah Gray, Cornell Powell declining A few cornerbacks and pass-catchers made some nice plays against the 49ers, while a few young players didn’t make the most of their snaps.
AUGUST 15, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Chiefs start reporting for camp with roster 90% vaccinated
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Lions sign CB Quinton Dunbar to bolster shaky secondary
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Deandre Baker named Giants' biggest draft mistake of past three years Cornerback Deandre Baker has been named the New York Giants’ biggest draft mistake of the past three years.
APRIL 5, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Why doesn’t Deandre Baker fill KC Chiefs need at cornerback? The primary task for each NFL franchise during an offseason is to gain an accurate understanding of the level of talent on their roster. Spe...
APRIL 2, 2021 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM
Shifts to injured list Baker (leg) was placed on the practice squad injured list Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Baker broke his left femur in the Week 17 loss to the Chargers. The second-year cornerback underwent successful surgery last week, and his move to the injured list was expected. Given the severity of his injury, it's unclear when the 2019 first-round pick will be healthy enough to play again.
JANUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs head into playoffs with plenty of rest behind them
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Successful surgery Baker (leg) underwent surgery Monday and it was deemed successful according to Andy Reid, Sam McDowell of The Kansas City Star reports.
Impact After sustaining a severe leg injury during Sunday's 38-21 loss to the Chargers, Baker broke his left femur and underwent surgery. Throughout the cornerback's two games this season with the Chiefs, he recorded five tackles (4 solo) and broke up one pass, both of which the 2019 first-round pick managed to register during the Week 17 matchup.
JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Willie Gay, Deandre Baker injuries prove Andy Reid was right to rest Chiefs starters Andy Reid's choice to rest some Chiefs starters was proven right in the face of tough injuries in Week 17. Rest vs. rust. It was the primary...
JANUARY 4, 2021 • ARROWHEADADDICT.COM
Suffers broken femur Baker sustained a broken left femur during Sunday's 38-21 loss to the Chargers, Nate Taylor of The Athletic reports.
Impact Baker suffered the serve injury while appearing in just his second game with the Chiefs, while handling an expanded defensive role due to the team's decision to sit multiple starters Week 17. The 2019 first-round pick is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason, but if he managed to impress in limited time with Kansas City the team could opt to invest in his future as a developmental project.
JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Leaves game Baker is officially listed as out with a leg injury.
Impact After suffering a leg injury during Sunday's game against the Chargers, Baker is officially considered out and will not return. The cornerback has participated in just one game this season, playing a mere seven special-teams snaps.
JANUARY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Murray returns from ankle injury, can't rally Cardinals
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Former UGA DB Deandre Baker activated to Chiefs active roster The Kansas City Chiefs announced on Saturday that they activated former Georgia corner back Deandre Baker from the practice squad to the act...
DECEMBER 27, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
Dwayne Haskins starts for Washington despite breaking rules
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