Jerome Baker - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Minimal production in 2025 Baker recorded 40 total tackles (11 solo), including 1.5 sacks, and two forced fumbles over 17 games in 2025.

Impact The Ohio State product had the least productive season of his NFL career in 2025, tallying career lows in total tackles and passes defensed while playing his fewest defensive snaps (261) since entering the league in 2018. Despite the reduced role, Baker remained an important part of the Browns' defense, tying his career high in forced fumbles while contributing on special teams (205 special-teams snaps). Entering unrestricted free agency this offseason, Baker will likely find work as a reserve inside linebacker ahead of the 2026 season.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Can't-Miss Play: 47-yard TD! Sam Webb delivers scoop-and-score after Fant's fumble Cincinnati Bengals tight end Noah Fant is stripped by Cleveland Browns linebacker Jerome Baker and recovered by cornerback Sam Webb for a 47...

JANUARY 4 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Larry Borom turns Ewers' fumble into an eventful recovery vs. Browns Miami Dolphins quarterback Quinn Ewers is sacked by Cleveland Browns outside linebacker Jerome Baker causing a fumble. The fumble is recover...

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • NFL.COM

Jerome Baker Press Conference | "Do What I Can To Help Guys Get Better." Jerome Baker speaks to the media after practice.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Jordan Hicks Retires, Leaving Browns With More Concerns at Linebacker

The Browns' situation at linebacker became a bigger concern on Friday after Jordan Hicks announced his retirement.

JULY 25, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Jordan Hicks Retires, Leaving Browns With More Concerns at Linebacker

Jerome Baker Press Conference: "This is really home for me" Watch as Linebacker Jerome Baker answers questions from the media before Day 3 of training camp from CrossCountry Mortgage Campus.

JULY 25, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Jerome Baker Mic'd Up: Minicamp Day 3 Listen in as LB Jerome Baker is Mic'd Up for the final Mandatory Minicamp practice.

JUNE 18, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Hearing from Joe Flacco day 2 of Minicamp - 06.11.25 - Cleveland Browns Daily On today's edition of CBD, Browns LB Jerome Baker and play-by-play voice of the Browns Andrew Siciliano join the show to breakdown day two o...

JUNE 11, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Exclusive Interview with Jerome Baker - Cleveland Browns Daily Exclusive interview with linebacker Jerome Baker as he recaps minicamp day 2 and future as a Cleveland Brown!

JUNE 11, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Former Ohio State football star signs with Cleveland Browns Former Ohio State football star, Jerome Baker has signed with the Cleveland Browns

MARCH 24, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Jerome Baker through the years Baker (6-2, 232) is in his eighth NFL season out of Ohio State. Originally selected by Miami in the third round of the 2018 draft, Baker has...

MARCH 24, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Home Sweet Home for Jerome! LB Jerome Baker signs with the Browns, his hometown team.

MARCH 22, 2025 • CLEVELANDBROWNS.COM

Linebacker Jerome Baker returns home on 1-year deal with the Cleveland Browns

Linebacker Jerome Baker is returning to his hometown after signing a one-year deal with the Cleveland Browns

MARCH 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Cleveland Browns signing former Tennessee Titans LB Jerome Baker According to reports the Cleveland Browns are signing former Tennessee Titans linebacker Jerome Baker.

MARCH 22, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Cleveland Browns Agree to Deal with LB Jerome Baker The Cleveland Browns agree to a deal with free agent linebacker Jerome Baker.

MARCH 22, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Browns bring home Cleveland native Jerome Baker to help with linebacker depth The Browns are signing Cleveland native Jerome Baker to add veteran depth at linebacker.

MARCH 22, 2025 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Lands deal with hometown team Baker and the Browns have agreed to terms on a contract, Mary Kay Cabot of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Baker is no stranger to Ohio, as he was born in Cleveland and played college football at Ohio State. The 28-year-old had a tumultuous 2024 season, as he began the year in Seattle before being traded to Tennessee in October and finished with a career-low total of 61 tackles (including 2.0 sacks) over 10 regular-season games. Baker gives the Browns some much-needed depth at linebacker with the NFL future of Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah uncertain due to a neck injury that caused him to sit out Cleveland's final nine games last year.

MARCH 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Volatile 2024 campaign Baker finished the 2024 season with 51 total tackles (34 solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also adding two passes defensed over 10 games.

Impact Baker signed a one-year, $7 million contract with the Seahawks in March, appearing in five games with the team before being traded to Tennessee in late October. The linebacker played in a career-low 10 games in 2024 with the Seahawks and Titans, which led to the lowest tackle output of his seven-year NFL career. Baker will enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent and he'll likely have plenty of teams interested in signing him.

FEBRUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sacks Jones in Week 17 Baker tallied six tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defense during the Titans' 20-13 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.

Impact Baker missed the Titans' last three games due to a neck injury, but he was able to return Sunday and saw a heavy workload on defense. He registered his second sack of the season when he took down Mac Jones midway through the fourth quarter, though the Jaguars still managed to score two plays later on an 11-yard touchdown pass from Jones to rookie Brian Thomas. Baker has appeared in four games for Tennessee since being traded by Seattle in late October, and over that span he has totaled 23 tackles (12 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defense.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Week 15 Baker (coach's decision) is inactive Sunday versus Cincinnati.

Impact Baker missed last Sunday's matchup against Jacksonville due to a neck issue but logged three full practices this week. He didn't have an injury designation going into the weekend, but the veteran linebacker nonetheless won't return for Sunday's Week 15 matchup. Cedric Gray or James Williams will likely step into a starting role in Baker's stead.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Begins week with full practice Baker (neck) was a full participant in practice Wednesday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact A neck injury kept Baker out of action this past Sunday against the Jaguars, but his ability to practice in full Wednesday suggests a return is likely on the horizon. When healthy, Baker has worked as one of Tennessee's starting inside linebackers this season. His return would likely push Luke Gifford -- who started against Jacksonville in Baker's stead -- back to a rotational role.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Week 14 Baker (neck) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact Baker appeared on Thursday's injury report as a DNP due to a neck injury, and after being absent from Friday's practice, the 27-year-old linebacker will be sidelined Sunday for the fifth time this season. The severity of his injury isn't clear, but his next opportunity to play will be Week 15 against the Bengals on Sunday, Dec. 15. With Baker and Kenneth Murray (hamstring) both out Sunday, the Titans will likely turn to Otis Reese and Cedric Gray as their starting inside linebackers while James Williams serves in a rotational role.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 14 Baker (neck) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Baker popped up on the Titans' injury report Thursday as a non-participant due to a neck issue. After logging a second DNP on Friday, he appears to be trending toward not playing in Week 14, despite his questionable designation. With Baker, Kenneth Murray (hamstring) and James Williams (knee) all listed as questionable for Sunday's divisional matchup, Otis Reese will likely see increased defensive work in the team's linebacker corps.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Titans injury report: Jerome Baker out, Jarvis Brownlee limited The Tennessee Titans released their Thursday injury report for Week 14 and added two starters, Jarvis Brownlee and Jerome Baker.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Dealing with neck injury Baker (neck) did not practice Thursday, Jim Wyatt of the Titans' official site reports.

Impact Baker wasn't on Wednesday's injury report, indicating that his neck injury was a recent one. Unless he's able to return to practice Thursday, Baker would be in jeopardy of missing the Titans' AFC South clash against the Jaguars on Sunday. The Titans may have to turn to Otis Reese and Cedric Gray to start at inside linebacker Sunday if both Baker and Kenneth Murray (hamstring) are unable to play.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Jordan Hicks Retires, Leaving Browns With More Concerns at Linebacker

Linebacker Jerome Baker returns home on 1-year deal with the Cleveland Browns