Javon Baker
WR SF (14)
Tue 12/9/25 2:42 PM

The 49ers signed Baker to the practice squad Tuesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 49ers will be the third practice squad Baker has visited this season after stops at both the Patriots and Eagles facilities. The wide receiver has yet to play in a game this season, but at 23 years old, he has a lot of potential as a depth wide receiver for what seems like a perennially banged-up 49ers offense.

Javon Baker
WR SF (14)
Tue 10/14/25 5:37 PM

The Eagles cut Baker from the practice squad Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
The room makes room on the Eagles' practice squad for running back Audric Estime. Baker joined Philadelphia on the practice squad in early September after being cut from New England's 53-man roster at the end of August. The 2024 fourth-rounder is just 23 years old, so he should receive interest from teams looking for depth at wide receiver.

Javon Baker
WR SF (14)
Fri 9/5/25 1:58 PM2 Comments

Baker signed with Philadelphia's practice squad Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Baker failed to make New England's 53-man roster in 2025 after a disappointing rookie season in which the 2024 fourth-round pick had just one catch. It would probably take an injury to one of the five healthy wide receivers on Philadelphia's 53-man roster for Baker to get a chance with the Eagles.

Javon Baker
WR SF (14)
Wed 8/27/25 2:16 PM

The Patriots are waiving Baker on Wednesday, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Baker made New England's initial 53-man roster Tuesday, but he'll now be cut loose as the team frees up space for its waiver claims. The 2024 fourth-round pick seems a likely candidate to re-sign to the practice squad if he goes unclaimed on waivers. He played just 83 snaps on offense as a rookie and finished with one catch for 12 yards (on four targets) across 11 regular-season appearances.

Javon Baker
WR SF (14)
Fri 8/22/25 12:24 AM

Baker finished without a catch on two targets in Thursday's 42-10 preseason loss to the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
He was quiet during the preseason and didn't seem to make much noise at training camp, which puts Baker on the roster bubble one year after being a fourth-round pick. Injuries to other wide receivers help his case, but even that might not be enough to keep Baker around on the Week 1 roster.

Javon Baker
WR SF (14)
Mon 1/13/25 10:57 AM

Baker finished the 2024 regular season with one catch (on four targets) for 12 yards in 11 games.
EDGE Analysis
Though Baker -- who the Patriots took in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft -- made some highlight-reel plays during training camp, the UCF product wasn't able to make much of an impact as a rookie, finishing the season with just 83 snaps on offense. Looking ahead, Baker will have an opportunity to get a fresh start under a new coaching staff, but the 6-foot-1, 202-pounder has much to prove before he enters the fantasy lineup conversation in 2025.

Javon Baker
WR SF (14)
Fri 12/20/24 3:02 PM

Baker (concussion) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's matchup against the Bills.
EDGE Analysis
Baker was a full participant in practice Thursday and Friday, and he's now cleared to return for the Patriots' Week 16 away game. The rookie wide receiver and kick returner likely will keep operating as part of the special teams unit for New England as he did before he suffered his concussion.

Javon Baker
WR SF (14)
Thu 12/19/24 5:47 PM

Baker (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
EDGE Analysis
Baker was limited in Wednesday's practice, and his upgrade to full participation Thursday indicates that he is progressing through the league's concussion protocols. Another full practice Friday would put him in a good spot to be cleared to play in Sunday's AFC East clash against the Bills.

Javon Baker
WR SF (14)
Wed 12/18/24 5:14 PM

Baker (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Baker was sidelined for the Patriots' Week 15 loss to the Cardinals due to a concussion. He was able to return to practice Wednesday, and he'll have to clear the league's five-step concussion protocols in order to play against the Bills on Sunday. The rookie fourth-round pick has failed to register a catch over the first eight regular-season games of his NFL career.

Javon Baker
WR SF (14)
Fri 12/13/24 3:18 PM

Baker (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Baker likely sustained a concussion in Patriots' Week 13 loss to the Colts and didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, so it's no surprise that he won't suit up in Week 15. Expect New England's wide receiver room to consist of DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Kendrick Bourne and Ja'Lynn Polk while Baker is sidelined Sunday.