Darrell Baker Jr. - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Set to return midseason Coach Jeff Haffley stated Tuesday that Baker (undisclosed) will likely be out until midseason, Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Baker joined the Dolphins in March as a healthy defensive back, but an unknown injury popped up in late July. With Storm Duck (knee) also set to return midseason, the team will be thin on defensive backs for opening day. JuJu Brents, Jason Marshall, Alex Austin and the remaining healthy defensive backs will have a chance to start Week 1 if they show out in training camp and the preseason.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Moved to PUP Baker (undisclosed) was placed on the physically unable to perform list Thursday.

Impact Baker was a new acquisition for the Dolphins, joining the team in March on a one-year deal. The cornerback was set to compete for a starting role on the defense in 2026, and it is unclear if he will still be available to start the season.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dolphins make roster moves The Miami Dolphins announced today that they have placed cornerbacks Darrell Baker Jr. and Storm Duck on the active/physically unable to per...

JULY 23 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Deshaun Watson's coach defends Darrell Baker Jr. as Dolphins CB faces backlash over 'not rich' claim after $5,500 per week pay The Miami Dolphins signed former Tennessee Titans cornerback Darrell Bakery Jr. on a one-year deal in March. The 28-year-old CB turned heads with his comments about practice squad...

JUNE 18 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Titans OTA Cornerback Breakdown: New Starters, Concerning Depth The Tennessee Titans completely reworked the cornerback position this offseason. At the end of the 2025 season, the team was having to rely...

MAY 26 • SI.COM

Fast Facts: Darrell Baker Jr. Dolphins add length and explosion to the cornerbacks’ room.

MARCH 18 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Dolphins sign Baker Jr. The Miami Dolphins announced today that they have signed cornerback Darrell Baker Jr.

MARCH 12 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM

Signing with Miami The Dolphins have agreed to a one-year deal with Baker, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Baker became an unrestricted free agent when the Titans chose not to tender him, leading to a signing with the Dolphins. The cornerback started the final 10 games of the 2025 regular season for the Titans, logging 97 percent or more of the defensive snaps in nine of the 10 contests. Now proven to be able to handle a starting role, the 27-year-old will look to compete for one of the primary outside cornerback roles in the 2026 season.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Not tendered by Titans Baker will become an unrestricted free agent March 11, as the Titans are not tendering the restricted free-agent cornerback, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Impact Baker had 55 tackles (39 solo) and seven passes defensed for the Titans in 2025 while appearing in all 17 games. Tennessee remains interested in bringing Baker back, but he's also expected to have interest elsewhere on the open market.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Steps into expanded role Baker recorded 55 tackles (39 solo) with seven passes defensed across 17 games in 2025.

Impact Baker served as Tennessee's top corner for much of the season due to the absence of L'Jarius Sneed (quadriceps). He was picked on by opposing quarterbacks and surrendered a poor 135.4 passer rating and a 72.9 completion percentage when targeted, per PFF. Baker is an unrestricted free agent, and he'll likely have to settle for a modest, short-term deal.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Darrell Baker Jr. Salute to Service | Beyond The Pads presented by Nissan From growing up in a military family with both parents serving the country, Titans cornerback Darrell Baker Jr. sits down to talk about his...

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

Suiting up Sunday Baker (knee/illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Impact Baker was bombarded this week, sustaining both a knee injury and illness that threatened to take his playing eligibility for Sunday. Evidently the starting cornerback was able to persevere, and he will look to continue the trend of playing 100 percent of snaps for the Titans' defense for a third consecutive week.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Baker, who is questionable to play Sunday against Seattle, is managing an illness as well as a knee injury, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Baker popped up on Tennessee's injury report Wednesday due to a knee issue. The illness was added on Friday's report, and Baker was deemed questionable for Sunday. Baker has played every defensive snap for the Titans over their past two games, so the team will have to turn to another player to start if he's unable to suit up against the Seahawks.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee issue Baker (knee) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact Baker played 100 percent of snaps in Week 11 against Houston and recorded a career-high 12 tackles, so it's unclear when the injury occurred. He'll have two days to increase his participation to prepare for a Week 12 matchup against the Seahawks.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Career-high 12 stops vs. Houston Baker posted 12 tackles (nine solo) and a pass defense during the Titans' 16-13 loss to the Texans on Sunday.

Impact Baker entered Week 11 having not recorded more than five tackles through nine regular-season games, but he was far busier during Sunday's AFC South tilt and finished with a game-high 12 stops. Baker has stepped into a larger role in the Titans' secondary over the team's last four games, coinciding with L'Jarius Sneed (quadriceps) on injured reserve and Roger McCreary being traded to the Rams, both of which took place in late October. Baker and the Titans will welcome in the Seahawks in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clears concussion protocol Baker (concussion) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Baker was a full participant in each of the last two practices of the week, and his lack of an injury designation indicates that he has cleared the league's five-step concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's game. Baker should have a larger role in the Titans' secondary following Roger McCreary's trade to the Rams on Monday.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs full practice Thursday Baker (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Baker was able to practice without restriction Thursday, but he will need to be cleared by an independent neurologist in order to be removed from the league's concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's game against the Chargers. Baker could have a more prominent role in Tennessee's defense for the second half of the regular season after the Titans traded Roger McCreary to the Rams on Monday.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Chargers and Titans are going in different directions when they meet Sunday

The Los Angeles Chargers are rested and ready for a road trip trying to position themselves for a second straight playoff berth

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Chargers' high-powered offense set to face struggling Titans

The Los Angeles Chargers have dominated the series against the Tennessee Titans

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Growing injury list adding to pain in dismal season for the Tennessee Titans

Injuries are adding up and adding to the insult of a dismal season for the Tennessee Titans

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Misses Wednesday's practice Baker (head) won't practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Baker exited the Titans' Week 8 loss to the Colts in the third quarter after taking a hit to the head, but interim head coach Mike McCoy didn't give an update on his condition. The Georgia Southern product likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice Thursday or Friday in order to play in Sunday's matchup against the Chargers.

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Titans make clear with latest trade team ready to deal in rebuilding year

The Tennessee Titans have made clear a week ahead of the NFL trade deadline that they’re open for business after the latest loss in an ugly season

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Possible concussion Baker is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Colts.

Impact Baker appeared to take a hit to the head in the third quarter, and he is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. Samuel Womack could see some rotational snaps at corner if Baker is unable to return.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cornerback L'Jarius Sneed poised to play for Titans in opener on a 'pitch count'

Cornerback L’Jarius Sneed is poised to play his first game for the Tennessee Titans in nearly a year in the season opener Sunday at Denver

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

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