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| Position: | Running back | ||||||||||||||
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| Born: | June 1, 1991 Highland Park, Michigan | ||||||||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight: | 215 lb (98 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| High school: | Oak Park (Oak Park, Michigan) | ||||||||||||||
| College: | Michigan State | ||||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2012 / Round: 7 / Pick: 250 | ||||||||||||||
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Edwin Baker (born June 1, 1991) is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State.[1]
Professional career[]
San Diego Chargers[]
Baker was selected in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. On August 25, 2013, he was cut by the Chargers.[2]
Cleveland Browns[]
On December 10, 2013, the Cleveland Browns signed Baker to their active roster, off of the Houston Texans practice squad.[3] In his debut, on December 15, 2013 against the Chicago Bears, Baker scored his first touchdown in the NFL on a short run. The Browns still lost 38-31. In just three games with Cleveland, Baker finished in 3rd in rushing yards and tied for the team lead in rushing touchdowns with two.[4] On August 25, 2014, Baker was cut by the Browns.
New Orleans Saints[]
Baker was signed to the New Orleans Saints practice squad on September 16, 2014.[5] He was moved to the active roster on October 25, 2014 after injuries to two other running backs, Pierre Thomas and Khiry Robinson.[6] He was released by the Saints on September 5, 2015.[7]
Toronto Argonauts[]
Baker signed with the Toronto Argonauts on January 19, 2016.[8] On June 19, 2016, Baker was released by Toronto.
References[]
- ↑ Michigan State running back Edwin Baker selected by San Diego Chargers in seventh round of NFL draft
- ↑ Gehlken, Michael (August 25, 2013). "Chargers cut 10 players; more coming". U-T San Diego. http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/aug/25/chargers-cut-deon-butler-edwin-baker-dombrowski/. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
- ↑ The Browns have made roster moves.
- ↑ Mitchell, Fred (December 15, 2013). "Cutler, Bears rally for 38-31 victory". Chicago Tribune. http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-spt-1216-bears-browns-chicago-20131216,0,996671.story. Retrieved December 15, 2013.
- ↑ Saints add running back Edwin Baker to practice squad, release Trevin Wade
- ↑ "New Orleans Saints promote Edwin Baker from practice squad", The Times-Picayune, October 25, 2014.
- ↑ "EDWIN BAKER". foxsports.com. http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/edwin-baker-player-transactions. Retrieved June 14, 2016.
- ↑ Bennett, Anton (January 19, 2016). "ARGOS SIGN PAIR OF RUNNING BACKS". argonauts.ca. Archived from the original on June 14, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160614224222/http://www.argonauts.ca/2016/01/19/argos-sign-pair-of-running-backs/. Retrieved June 14, 2016.
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