Baker (illness) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London.

EDGE Analysis

Baker had been listed as questionable heading into the weekend after an illness kept him from practicing Friday. While it's not clear if Baker is still under the weather, even if he was fully healthy, he wouldn't necessarily be a good bet to suit up Sunday. The rookie fourth-round pick had been a healthy inactive for both of New England's previous two contests.

Baker (illness) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Baker popped up on the Patriots' injury report Friday as a non-participant in practice due to an illness, and his status for New England's Week 7 contest now appears to be in jeopardy. The rookie out of UCF has been a healthy scratch in each of the Patriots' last three games, so even if he's past his illness by Sunday, he may still be inactive.

Baker (illness) is not participating in practice Friday, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Baker joined teammates for the trip to London, but it looks like an illness could impact his availability for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Of course, given that the rookie fourth-round pick has been a healthy scratch in New England's last three games, he may not be in line to suit up versus Jacksonville even if healthy.

Baker is inactive for Sunday's game against the Texans, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Baker once again a healthy scratch and Tyquan Thornton also inactive, Ja'Lynn Polk, Kendrick Bourne, DeMario Douglas, K.J. Osborn and Kayshon Boutte are the Patriots' active wide receivers versus Houston.

Baker (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday against the Dolphins.

EDGE Analysis

Baker will be a healthy scratch for the third time this season. The 2024 fourth-round selection will now turn his focus to working toward earning a chance to suit up in Week 6 against the Texans.

Baker is active for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

EDGE Analysis

Baker was a healthy scratch in Week 1, but he'll be available Sunday, with Kayshon Boutte having been made inactive. Baker is in line to work in a depth role versus Seattle behind DeMario Douglas, Ja'Lynn Polk, K.J. Osborn and Tyquan Thornton.

Baker (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

EDGE Analysis

With Baker a healthy scratch Sunday, DeMario Douglas, Ja'Lynn Polk, K.J. Osborn, Tyquan Thornton and Kayshon Boutte are available to handle the Patriots' Week 1 wideout duties.

Baker logged 27 snaps on offense in Sunday's preseason finale against the Commanders en route to catching two of his seven targets for 33 yards in the contest, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Baker's roster spot is in no danger ahead of cut downs, but the 2024 fourth-rounder's role in the offense early on this season may not be substantial. For now, DeMario Douglas, Ja'Lynn Polk, K.J. Osborn and Tyquan Thornton are the team's healthy wideouts who will likely slot in ahead of Baker as New England's Week 1 matchup against Cincinnati approaches.

Baker caught one of his four targets for 12 yards in Thursday's 14-13 preseason loss to the Eagles.

EDGE Analysis

Baker, who recorded 24 snaps in the contest, only hauled in one of his targets, but the 2024 fourth-rounder did manage to get his hands on a couple of other throws, including a diving attempt on a deep ball from QB Drake Maye in the second quarter. Per Chad Graff of The Athletic, Baker has demonstrated boom-or-bust tendencies this summer, but the UCF product does have a chance to grow into a role in the Patriots' pass-catching corps as a rookie, provided he can gain more consistency to pair with his play-making potential.

Baker caught two of his four targets for 11 yards in Thursday's 17-3 preseason win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Going forward in his first preseason as a pro, Baker -- who logged 38 snaps on offense in the contest -- will continue to compete for slotting in a crowded and unsettled New England wideout corps that also includes Kendrick Bourne (knee), DeMario Douglas, Ja'Lynn Polk, K.J. Osborn, Tyquan Thornton, Kayshon Boutte and Jalen Reagor. Given that the Patriots took Baker in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, his roster standing appears solid, but it remains to be seen how steady a role the UCF product -- who has reportedly made some highlight-reel plays in practice this summer -- sees out of the gate this season.