JAVON BAKER NEWS

Limited role as a rookie Baker finished the 2024 regular season with one catch (on four targets) for 12 yards in 11 games.

Impact 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.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Healthy for Sunday Baker (concussion) has been removed from the injured list ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bills.

Impact Baker was a full participant in Thursday and Friday's practice, and he's now no longer on the injured list for the Patriots' Week 16 away game. The rookie wide receiver and kick returner will likely keep operating from the special teams unit for New England as he did before he suffered his concussion.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to open week Baker (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to open week Baker (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Baker (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cardinals.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from practice Thursday Baker (concussion) is not practicing Thursday, Taylor Kyles of CLNSMedia.com reports.

Impact Baker remains in the five-step concussion protocol following New England's bye, and he has yet to progress to stage which would allow him to resume handling restricted practice reps. The rookie fourth-round, who has yet to record a reception across eight regular-season appearances, looks to be trending in the wrong direction for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP with concussion Baker (concussion) didn't practice Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Impact Baker played two offensive snaps in Week 13 against the Colts ahead of New England's bye last week. It's unclear when he was concussed. Yet to catch a pass this season, Baker has returned three kickoffs for 79 yards.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots rookie WR Javon Baker in concussion protocol coming out of bye week Rookie wide receiver Javon Baker missed Wednesday’s practice with a concussion as the Patriots are coming out of their bye week.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Patriots might be ready to let rookie wide receiver Javon Baker loose on offense Patriots fans might finally get their wish to see rookie wide receiver Javon Baker on offense this week.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Active versus Jets Baker is active for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Impact With Ja'Lynn Polk (concussion) inactive, DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Kendrick Bourne, K.J. Osborn, Tyquan Thorntonand Baker are available to handle the Patriots' Week 8 wideout duties. Baker is off the fantasy radar, however, until he logs steady snaps and production in New England's offense.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

New Patriots: Getting to know rookie wide receiver Javon Baker Javon Baker could finally see an opportunity this week. Get to know the Patriots rookie wide receiver better on and off the field.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Why has Patriots rookie Javon Baker seen so few snaps? Receiver defers to coach Jerod Mayo for answers. - The Boston Globe “I feel like I’m heading in the right direction,” Baker said in the Patriots locker room. “But that’s a coach question. You have to ask him...

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Not on injury report Baker (illness) isn't listed on the Patriots' Week 8 injury report.

Impact An illness led to Baker missing practice this past Friday, and the wideout ended up being made inactive for the Patriots' Week 7 loss to the Jaguars. While the 2024 fourth-rounder has moved past his illness, he's not a lock to be in uniform Sunday against the Jets, given that he was a healthy scratch in Weeks 5 and 6.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Week 7 Baker (illness) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars in London.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jerod Mayo explains decision to sit Patriots rookie Javon Baker in Week 1 What head coach Jerod Mayo had to say about listing rookie wide receiver Javon Baker among the Patriots’ inactives in Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

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

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots rookie Javon Baker disciplined by team for Instagram Live rant after getting traffic ticket - The Boston Globe "Everything that you just stated in no way represents what the organization is about."

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Patriots WR Javon Baker Goes on Explicit Rant Following Verbal Spat With Police Officer Javon Baker, the rookie wide receiver for the New England Patriots, found himself in a heated dispute with a police officer during a recent...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • OUTKICK.COM