JEROME BAKER NEWS

Sacks Jones in Week 17 Baker tallied six tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defense during the Titans' 20-13 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.

Impact Baker missed the Titans' last three games due to a neck injury, but he was able to return Sunday and saw a heavy workload on defense. He registered his second sack of the season when he took down Mac Jones midway through the fourth quarter, though the Jaguars still managed to score two plays later on an 11-yard touchdown pass from Jones to rookie Brian Thomas. Baker has appeared in four games for Tennessee since being traded by Seattle in late October, and over that span he has totaled 23 tackles (12 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defense.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Week 15 Baker (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday versus Cincinnati.

Impact Baker missed last Sunday's matchup against Jacksonville due to a neck issue but logged three full practices this week. He didn't have an injury designation going into the weekend, but the veteran linebacker nonetheless won't return for Sunday's Week 15 matchup. Cedric Gray or James Williams will likely step into a starting role in Baker's stead.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Begins week with full practice Baker (neck) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact A neck injury kept Baker out of action this past Sunday against the Jaguars, but his ability to practice in full Wednesday suggests a return is likely on the horizon. When healthy, Baker has worked as one of Tennessee's starting inside linebackers this season. His return would likely push Luke Gifford -- who started against Jacksonville in Baker's stead -- back to a rotational role.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 14 Baker (neck) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact Baker appeared on Thursday's injury report as a DNP due to a neck injury, and after being absent from Friday's practice, the 27-year-old linebacker will be sidelined Sunday for the fifth time this season. The severity of his injury isn't clear, but his next opportunity to play will be Week 15 against the Bengals on Sunday, Dec. 15. With Baker and Kenneth Murray (hamstring) both out Sunday, the Titans will likely turn to Otis Reese and Cedric Gray as their starting inside linebackers while James Williams serves in a rotational role.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 14 Baker (neck) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Baker popped up on the Titans' injury report Thursday as a non-participant due to a neck issue. After logging a second DNP on Friday, he appears to be trending toward not playing in Week 14, despite his questionable designation. With Baker, Kenneth Murray (hamstring) and James Williams (knee) all listed as questionable for Sunday's divisional matchup, Otis Reese will likely see increased defensive work in the team's linebacker corps.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Titans injury report: Jerome Baker out, Jarvis Brownlee limited The Tennessee Titans released their Thursday injury report for Week 14 and added two starters, Jarvis Brownlee and Jerome Baker.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Dealing with neck injury Baker (neck) did not practice Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Baker wasn't on Wednesday's injury report, indicating that his neck injury was a recent one. Unless he's able to return to practice Thursday, Baker would be in jeopardy of missing the Titans' AFC South clash against the Jaguars on Sunday. The Titans may have to turn to Otis Reese and Cedric Gray to start at inside linebacker Sunday if both Baker and Kenneth Murray (hamstring) are unable to play.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies six tackles Sunday Baker logged six tackles (two solo) during the Titans' loss to the Commanders on Sunday.

Impact Baker has now racked up at least five tackles in six of his eight outings this season. The 2018 third-round pick has recorded 17 tackles (nine solo) so far this campaign and will look to add to those numbers during the team's Week 14 matchup versus the Jaguars.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Steps up following Gibbens injury Baker tallied eight tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 23-13 loss to the Vikings.

Impact Baker got his first defensive snaps with the Titans on Sunday, and while he started the day in a rotational role at inside linebacker, he'll likely start alongside Kenneth Murray moving forward after Jack Gibbens suffered a season-ending ankle injury. Across six regular-season games between the Seahawks and Titans, Baker has logged 45 tackles (25 solo), including 1.0 sacks, two pass defenses, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Seahawks waive starting linebacker Tyrel Dodson in surprise move

The Seattle Seahawks have waived linebacker Tyrel Dodson in a shake-up of their struggling defense

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jerome Baker Media Availability | Be Smart, Run Fast and Play Hard Titans LB Jerome Baker addresses the media on Wednesday at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Comes off injury report Baker (personal) was absent from the Titans' injury report Wednesday, Paul Kuharsky of PaulKuharsky.com reports.

Impact Baker was held out of the Titans' Week 8 loss to the Lions after being traded from Seattle to Tennessee on Oct. 23. He likely wasn't caught up on Tennessee's defensive scheme in time, but his removal from the injury report Wednesday suggests he'll be making his Titans debut in Week 9, when the team hosts the Patriots.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

The Titans make a flurry of roster moves to fill in for injuries and trades

The Tennessee Titans signed a trio off their practice squad to the active roster and placed offensive lineman Jaelyn Duncan on injured reserve among a flurry of moves

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not ready to play Week 8 The Titans announced Saturday that Baker (personal) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions, John Glennon of NashvillePost.com reports.

Impact Baker, who Tennessee acquired via trade Wednesday from the Seahawks in exchange for linebacker Ernest Jones, is likely not yet caught up enough on his new defensive scheme to contribute. His next chance to make his Titans debut will come Week 9 versus the Patriots.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jerome Baker Media Availability | Come in Here and Do My Part Titans LB Jerome Baker addresses the media on Thursday at Ascension Saint Thomas Sports Park.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Struggling Titans dive into rebuilding by trading 2 starters for draft picks

The Tennessee Titans got a jump on the NFL trade deadline by starting to stock up Wednesday on draft picks with a pair of trades

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Titans make 2nd trade of the day by swapping linebackers with Seattle, AP source says

A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that the Tennessee Titans made their second trade Wednesday, swapping linebackers with Seattle by sending Ernest Jones to...

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealt to Titans Seattle traded Baker to Tennessee along with a fourth-round draft pick Wednesday in exchange for linebacker Ernest Jones, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Baker had been performing relatively well as the Seahawks' second starting inside linebacker alongside Tyrel Dodson, but now he'll have to find his footing with a new squad. His primary competition for snaps in Tennessee will probably be Kenneth Murray (shoulder).

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches seven stops Thursday Baker registered seven tackles (three solo), including one for loss, and defensed a pass in Thursday's Week 6 loss to the 49ers.

Impact Baker wasn't nearly as prolific as in Week 5, when he tallied 14 tackles against the Giants, but he was nonetheless tied for second on the team in stops against San Francisco. The veteran linebacker missed Week 3 and Week 4 due to a hamstring injury but has played all but one of Seattle's defensive snaps over the past two games. Baker has recorded 30 tackles (16 solo), including 1.0 sacks, overall through four contests on the campaign.

OCTOBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 14 tackles in loss Baker recorded 14 total tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks, and forced a fumble in Sunday's 29-20 loss to the Giants.

Impact Baker had a monster day against New York, leading the team in tackles while securing his first sack of the year, bringing down Daniel Jones in the fourth quarter. The linebacker also forced a fumble in the first quarter, stripping New York running back Eric Gray as he attempted to cross the goal line, which ultimately ended up with the ball being returned for a 100-yard touchdown by teammate Rayshawn Jenkins. Baker has now compiled 23 total tackles (13 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also notching a forced fumble and a fumble recovery over three games in 2024.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 14 tackles in loss Baker recorded 14 total tackles (eight solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also forcing a fumble in Sunday's 29-20 loss to the Giants.

Impact Baker had a monster day against New York, leading the team in tackles while securing his first sack of the year, bringing down Daniel Jones in the fourth quarter. The linebacker also forced a fumble in the first quarter, stripping New York running back Eric Gray as he attempted to cross the goal line, which ultimately ended up being returned for a 100-yard touchdown by teammate Rayshawn Jenkins. Baker has now compiled 23 total tackles (13 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also notching a forced fumble and a fumble recovery over three games in 2024.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jerome Baker: "We Just Didn't Play Together" Seahawks linebacker Jerome Baker reflected on the team's defensive challenges in their recent game against the Giants. Baker acknowledged th...

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • SEAHAWKS.COM

Past hamstring issue Baker (hamstring) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Giants, Corbin K. Smith of SI.com reports.

Impact Baker had missed the Seahawks last two contests due to a hamstring injury, but he was able to practice in a limited fashion both Wednesday and Thursday. The first-year Seahawk will rejoin Tyrel Dodson as part of Seattle's top inside linebacker duo in Week 5.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as limited Wednesday The Seahawks deemed Baker (hamstring) as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice walkthrough, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Baker injured his hamstring against New England in Week 2 and missed Seattle's subsequent two games. He did manage to logged a limited practice session this past Saturday, so there's a chance he could return for Sunday's Week 5 matchup versus the Giants. The Seahawks held a walkthrough Wednesday since they played two days earlier on Monday Night Football, and Baker's status should gain more clarity with his level of participation in practice Thursday and Friday.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Monday Baker (hamstring) is inactive for Monday's game against the Lions.

Impact The starting inside linebacker also missed the team's Week 3 game against the Dolphins. Baker signed a one-year deal with the Seahawks in March and recorded nine tackles in Seattle's first two contests of 2024. Tyrice Knight is in line to play in Baker's place.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE