JEROME BAKER NEWS

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.

2 DAYS AGO • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 7 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 4 Baker (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Lions, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Impact Baker missed practice both Thursday and Friday due to a hamstring issue, but it appears he's still got a chance to suit up Monday night. The first-year Seahawk has been dealing with this hamstring injury for the last couple of weeks, and if he's forced to miss his second consecutive game in Week 4, expect Tyrice Knight to see additional work with Seattle's first-team defense.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Considered unavailable Friday Baker (hamstring) was estimated to be a non-participant at the Seahawks' walkthrough Friday, Corbin Smith of SI.com reports.

Impact Baker has been nursing a hamstring injury that he suffered in Week 2, failing to return to practice quite. With Seattle playing the Lions on Monday Night Football, the linebacker will have an extra day to attempt to return to action, but he appears to be trending towards a second consecutive absence in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

DNP to open week Baker (hamstring) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Impact Baker injured his hamstring in Week 2, which caused him to sit out for Week 3 against the Dolphins. His DNP on Thursday isn't a great start to the week, but the 2018 third-round pick will have two more chances to see the field ahead of Monday's game against the Lions.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Not suiting up Baker (hamstring) is inactive Sunday against the Dolphins.

Impact Baker suffered the injury in Week 2 against the Patriots and was unable to practice Friday, earning a doubtful designation in the process. In his absence, Tyrice Knight should see the bulk of the now available opportunities at inside linebacker.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Sunday Baker (hamstring) is doubtful to suit up for Sunday's contest against the Dolphins, Bob Condotta of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Baker hurt his hamstring Week 2 versus New England and missed the end of the contest. He was able to practice in a limited capacity Thursday of this week but returned to being a non-participant Friday. Baker is thus unlikely to suit up Sunday, and Tyrice Knight seems to be the leading candidate to pick up increased snaps in his probable absence.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Baker (hamstring) was limited in Thursday's practice session, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Baker sustained a hamstring injury in the Seahawks' Week 2 loss to the Patriots, and he opened the week as a DNP on Wednesday. He was able to practice in a limited capacity Thursday, and he'll have to be a full participant in Friday's session if he wants to avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against Miami. Baker has accrued nine tackles (five solo) and one pass defended over the first two games of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from practice Baker (hamstring) did not participate at the Seahawks' practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Impact Baker suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2 against the Patriots, exiting the contest early. The linebacker appears to still be nursing the injury to open the week and he'll have two more chances to practice prior to Sunday's matchup with the Dolphins.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 17 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM