Baker (ribs) was limited in the Redskins' practice on Wednesday, Mike Jones of The Washington Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Baker was limited in practice last week before ultimately playing in Sunday's loss to the Cowboys. He is dealing with a variety of nagging injuries including his ribs, elbow, toe, and knee. The Redskins are likely exercising caution with their starting defensive end in order to ensure his health going forward. He appears to be trending toward another questionable designation for Week 3.

Baker (elbow) will play Sunday against the Cowboys.

EDGE Analysis

Baker will be playing through several injuries on Sunday, as the defensive end is nursing elbow and rib injuries. He could see his reps monitored during the game, which would give new signing Cullen Jenkins a chance to take the field.

Baker (elbow) is questionable to play Week 2.

EDGE Analysis

Baker was limited throughout the week while nursing rib and elbow ailments. However, his chances of playing appear likely, as the Hampton product logged 50 out of the Redskins' 68 total snaps on defense Week 1.

Baker (ribs/elbow) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Baker recorded three tackles (one solo) during Monday's loss to the Steelers before heading to the locker room prior to the end of the first half with an injury. At this point it's unclear if he'll be able to play Week 2 against the Cowboys, while another update regarding his status should become available later in the week. Kendall Reyes (groin) would likely be next in line to start at right defensive end if Baker is unable to play.

Baker will not play in Friday's preseason tilt with the Bills in order to rest, Anthony Gulizia of the Washington Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The decision to keep the veteran out of the lineup shouldn't bring too much concern as it is not related to any serious injury. Look for Stephen Paea and Ziggy Hood to see increased action with Baker on the sidelines Friday night.

Baker will not receive a suspension for his hit on Eagles quarterback Nick Foles in Sunday's loss, Mark Maske of the Washington Post reports. The league office determined that although Baker's hit might have looked like an apparent cheap shot, it wasn't illegal by the letter of the law, as the defensive lineman avoided Foles' head and didn't lead with his helmet. Baker will be cleared to start Thursday's showdown with the Giants, assuming the ankle injury he sustained over the weekend doesn't prove too uncomfortable during practices.

Chris Baker has been lining up as the Redskins' starting left end at OTAs. Baker started the final three games at left end last season and signed a new three-year, $9 million deal in February. Barry Cofield and Jason Hatcher are locked in at nose tackle and right end, respectively. Baker will face some competition from Jarvis Jenkins and veteran Stephen Bowen. Baker turns 27 in October.

Redskins re-signed DL Chris Baker to a three-year, $12 million contract. According to ESPN 980 Washington's Chris Russell, the deal includes $4 million guaranteed. Baker moved all over the defensive line last season before starting the final three games at left end. Going on 27, Baker played 418 snaps, notching 28 tackles and one sack. He's expected to open 2014 as a starting end. It's about as good of a deal as Baker could have hoped for.

CSN Washington reports the Redskins and free agent LE Chris Baker have opened contract talks. Baker played last season on a one-year, $1,323 million deal. He played a total of 418 snaps and started the final three games at left end after moving along the entire defensive front for much of the season. DC Jim Haslett mentioned Baker as a priority to re-sign, though he won't command a ton of money.

Redskins re-signed NT Chris Baker to a one-year, $1.32 million contract. Baker, 25, appeared in 14 games last season serving as backup to starting nose tackle Barry Cofield. He recorded 15 tackles and a pass deflection. The 6-foot-2, 333-pound defensive lineman also saw time as a backup defensive end and on special teams.