Edwin Baker (American football)

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Edwin Baker
Edwin Baker 2014 Browns training camp.jpg
Baker at Browns training camp in 2014
No. 27
Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (1991-06-01) June 1, 1991 (age 32)
Highland Park, Michigan, U.S.
Height:5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight:204 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school: Oak Park (Oak Park, Michigan)
College: Michigan State
NFL draft: 2012  / Round: 7 / Pick: 250
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
CFL status:International
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:44
Rushing yards:173
Rushing touchdowns:2
Receptions:8
Receiving yards:57
Player stats at PFR

Edwin Baker (born June 1, 1991) is a former American football running back. He was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan State. [1]

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Professional career

San Diego Chargers

Baker was selected in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. [2] On August 25, 2013, he was cut by the Chargers. [3]

Denver Broncos

Baker was signed to the practice squad of the Denver Broncos on September 2, 2013. He was released on November 19, 2013. [4]

Houston Texans

Baker was signed to the practice squad of the Houston Texans on November 20, 2013. He was released on December 10, 2013. [4]

Cleveland Browns

On December 10, 2013, the Cleveland Browns signed Baker to their active roster, off of the Houston Texans practice squad. [5] 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. [6] 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. [7] He was moved to the active roster on October 25, 2014, after injuries to two other running backs, Pierre Thomas and Khiry Robinson. [8] He was released by the Saints on September 5, 2015. [9]

Toronto Argonauts

Baker signed with the Toronto Argonauts on January 19, 2016. [10] On June 19, 2016, Baker was released by Toronto.

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References

  1. ↑ Michigan State running back Edwin Baker selected by San Diego Chargers in seventh round of NFL draft
  2. ↑ "2012 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  3. ↑ Gehlken, Michael (August 25, 2013). "Chargers cut 10 players; more coming". U-T San Diego. Retrieved August 26, 2013.
  4. 1 2 "Edwin Baker". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  5. ↑ The Browns have made roster moves.
  6. ↑ Mitchell, Fred (December 15, 2013). "Cutler, Bears rally for 38-31 victory". Chicago Tribune . Retrieved December 15, 2013.
  7. ↑ Saints add running back Edwin Baker to practice squad, release Trevin Wade
  8. ↑ "New Orleans Saints promote Edwin Baker from practice squad", The Times-Picayune , October 25, 2014.
  9. ↑ "EDWIN BAKER". foxsports.com. Retrieved June 14, 2016.
  10. ↑ Bennett, Anton (January 19, 2016). "ARGOS SIGN PAIR OF RUNNING BACKS". argonauts.ca. Archived from the original on June 14, 2016. Retrieved June 14, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
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