JUNE 11, 2021 • PALMBEACHPOST.COM
JEROME BAKER #17 - LINEBACKER - TENNESSEE TITANS
48 TCKL •
0 INT •
1 SCK
48 TCKL
0 INT
1 SCK
Jerome Baker loves Miami fans, organization but he wants Dolphins to show him the money Baker piqued discourse about his future in Miami with his hopes for a new contract before the team’s first game on Sept. 12.
Dolphins LB Jerome Baker wants to finish his career in Miami, but it’s not that simple Jerome Baker was second on the Miami Dolphins in sacks in 2020 with seven.
JUNE 11, 2021 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Another 100-tackle season Baker had 112 tackles (70 solo), seven sacks, three defended passes and two forced fumbles through 16 games with the Dolphins in 2020.
Impact Baker once again performed to a high level in IDP fantasy formats, making up for a slight downtick in stops (126 tackles in 2019) with more consistent sack numbers. The 24-year-old played a slightly more specialized role in Miami's linebacker corps in 2020 than he did last season, as exemplified by his defensive snap count decreasing by 225, but his improved efficiency served to effectively supplement his numbers. Baker is set to return to a starting role in 2021, when he'll play out the final year of his rookie contract.
JANUARY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Closing in on 100 stops Baker made eight tackles (seven solo) and a sack in Sunday's 22-12 win over the Patriots.
Impact Baker leads the Dolphins by a comfortable margin with 98 total tackles, and he's added six sacks, which is tied for second on the team. The third-year linebacker continues to make his mark in the NFL, as he's set to eclipse the 100-tackle threshold for a consecutive season.
DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Ready to rock Baker (knee) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Patriots.
Impact Baker came into the contest drawing the questionable tag, so it's positive news to see the Ohio State product suiting up. Baker has been strong in a starting role this season, racking up 90 tackles (55 solo), five sacks and a forced fumble. Now healthy, expect Baker to assume his usual starting role at linebacker.
DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Deemed questionable for Sunday Baker (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Patriots, Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Baker was absent from the injury report until surfacing as a limited participant Friday. It's always concerning when a player is added late in the practice week, so he's likely a game-time decision for the divisional bout. Fellow starting linebacker Elandon Roberts (chest) is also questionable. If Roberts and Baker -- who leads the Dolphins with 90 tackles -- can't go, Calvin Munson and Kamu Grugier-Hill are the likely candidates to start at inside linebacker.
DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dolphins' 3 top pass-catchers questionable for Patriots
The Miami Dolphins’ top three pass catchers are questionable for Sunday’s game against New EnglandDECEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notches 2.5 sacks Baker had eight tackles (five solo) and 2.5 sacks during Sunday's 33-27 loss to the Chiefs.
Impact The 23-year-old cost the Chiefs 37 yards between the two sacks, as he brought down for a 30-yard loss and a near safety during the first quarter. Baker has been a solid IDP option this season with 89 tackles (55 solo), five sacks and one forced fumble in 13 games.
DECEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
NFL Today, Week 14
NFL Today, Week 14DECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mahomes, Chiefs clinch AFC West with 33-27 win over Dolphins
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs overcame a 30-yard sack, four turnovers and a 10-point deficit to clinch their fifth consecutive AFC West title by beating Miami 33-27DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jerome Baker Sacks Patrick Mahomes for Huge Loss on Third Down Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker sacks Patrick Mahomes for a big loss to force a punt.
DECEMBER 13, 2020 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM
The Latest: Steelers get AFC berth, Packers clinch NFC North
The Pittsburgh Steelers already have a playoff berth clinched before kicking off against the Buffalo BillsDECEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
WATCH: Dolphins LB Jerome Baker mic'd up for win over Chargers Jerome Baker is quickly becoming “must watch” entertainment for the Miami Dolphins — not only for his accomplishments on the football field...
NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
'It's a FAMILY. We gonna win as a FAMILY.' | Jerome Baker MIC'D UP
NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • YOUTUBE
Tackling machine in Week 8 upset Baker collected 13 total tackles, one QB hit and one pass deflection during Sunday's 28-17 win against the Rams.
Impact Baker is yet to register an interception or a fumble recovery in his seven appearances this season, though he has been a steady contributor with at least six tackles in all but one of his outings. The 2018 third-round pick also has two sacks on the season, just one shy of his career high with nine games left to go. Baker has really been dialing it up in pass rush of late, recording three QB hits over his past three games played.
NOVEMBER 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Jerome Baker Wednesday Press Conference - October 21 Jerome Baker speaks to the media on Wednesday, October 21st.
OCTOBER 21, 2020 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM
Rocky start to Dolphins' QB transition to Tua Tagovailoa
The Miami Dolphins’ transition to Tua Tagovailoa hasn't started the way coach Brian Flores intendedOCTOBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jerome Baker Dolphins-49ers Postgame Press Conference Jerome Baker speaks to the media after the Dolphins defeated the 49ers.
OCTOBER 12, 2020 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM
Disruptive in upset win Baker had a team-high eight tackles (seven solo) during Sunday's 43-17 win over the 49ers. He also notched one sack and two quarterback hits.
Impact After three relatively quiet games, Baker has finally strung together a performance somewhat resembling his game-wrecking Week 1 showing. The third-year linebacker hasn't yet proven the sort of consistency that would make him a high-end IDP asset, but Baker's upside nonetheless puts him in the conversation as an every-week fantasy option.
OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Six tackles in loss Baker racked up six tackles (one solo) in Sunday's 31-28 loss to the Bills.
Impact Baker followed up a huge Week 1 performance with a quieter day, but he still played 93-percent of his team's defensive snaps, proving his value to Miami's defensive scheme. Baker and the Dolphins will take on the Jaguars in Week 3.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Same old issues on defense doom Dolphins against Patriots
The Dolphins are heading back to the drawing board following a 21-11 loss to the Patriots that revealed some of their same shortcomings on defense from last seasonSEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Enormous effort in loss Baker notched 16 tackles (13 solo), one sack, one quarterback hit and a forced fumble during Sunday's 21-11 loss to the Patriots.
Impact Baker led the Dolphins in tackles and looked like the team's clear top linebacker during Sunday's divisional loss. The 2018 third-round pick's consistent tackle numbers already make him a noteworthy IDP asset, so if he's able to continue building momentum as a pass rusher this season, Baker could emerge as a third-year breakout candidate. Of course, it's likely that facing an opposing quarterback as mobile as Cam Newton served to accentuate Baker's tackle and sack opportunities Week 1.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Jerome Baker Ambushes Cam Newton For Sack Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker makes the sack on New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM
Jerome Baker ambushes Cam Newton for sack via blitz Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker makes the sack on New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • NFL.COM
Not on injury report Baker is not on Wednesday's injury report, Hal Habib of the Palm Beach Post reports.
Impact Baker picked up an undisclosed injury a couple weeks ago, but his name doesn't appear on Miami's first official injury report of the season, so the 2018 third-round pick should be out there for the season opener come Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
