Atlanta Falcons

Sam Baker - #72 - T

Status	Active
Height/Weight	6' 5"/ 301 lbs.
Birthday	05/30/1985
Birthplace	Tustin, CA
College	USC
Years played	6
Drafted	2008, 1st round, 21st pick by Falcons

					
Comeback at 48? Herschel Walker wants a shotPosted Jan. 25, 2011 @ 11:55 a.m. ET
Herschel Walker wants to play in the NFL at age 48 after being out of the league for 13 years.

Owens leaves Falcons with corner concerns heading into offseasonPosted Jan. 21, 2011 @ 4:23 p.m. ET
Some league observers are wondering if the Falcons need to make finding a  new nickel back a priority following their loss to Green Bay in the divisional round of the playoffs.
Falcons OT Clabo added to NFC Pro Bowl rosterPosted Jan. 21, 2011 @ 10:16 a.m. ET
Falcons OT Tyson Clabo has  been added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster. He will replace Eagles OT Jason  Peters.

Vikings hire Musgrave as offensive coordinatorPosted Jan. 19, 2011 @ 6 p.m. ET
The Vikings announced Wednesday evening that they have hired Falcons assistant head coach/QB coach Bill Musgrave to be their  offensive coordinator.
Report: Rams reopen offensive coordinator searchPosted Jan. 18, 2011 @ 12:12 p.m. ET
The Rams' talks with Josh McDaniels, thought to be one of the hottest available assistant coaches, reportedly hit a snag while negotiating for their  offensive coordinator position.
CBS' blame game and Fox's arrogancePosted Jan. 17, 2011 @ 4:42 p.m. ET
Barry Jackson gives his playoff commentary from the couch.

Flaws exposed, but Falcons not a fraudPosted Jan. 17, 2011 @ 3:33 p.m. ET
The Falcons were dismantled by the Packers on  Saturday, but head coach Mike Smith and GM Thomas Dimitroff have  indicated that they are not going to respond by  blowing up their roster or coaching staff.

Rodgers' brilliance leaves Falcons grasping at airPosted Jan. 16, 2011 @ 2:08 a.m. ET
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers' remarkable performance in Green Bay's 48-21 divisional-round win at Atlanta stamps Green Bay as clear favorites to win the NFC title, writes PFW's Mike Wilkening. 

Rodgers, Packers roll past FalconsPosted Jan. 15, 2011 @ 11:32 p.m. ET
Carving up the NFC's top-seeded team, Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdown   passes, ran for another score and led the Packers to their  second  straight postseason road victory with a stunning 48-21 rout of  the  Falcons on Saturday night.

Falcons’ Peterson: Weatherspoon has raw talentPosted Jan. 15, 2011 @ 3:55 p.m. ET
While injuries hampered Sean Weatherspoon during his first season,  veteran teammate Mike Peterson told PFW he's been impressed by the flashes he's seen from the rookie.

Packers-Falcons matchup of the day: SaturdayPosted Jan. 15, 2011 @ 1:22 p.m. ET
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the fifth of five key matchups this week in advance of the Packers’ divisional playoff game against No. 1 seed Atlanta at the Georgia Dome Saturday evening.

Divisional-round matchup tidbitsPosted Jan. 15, 2011 @ 4:46 a.m. ET
Here's a roundup of interesting facts and figures for the divisional-round matchups.
Thursday practice report for divisional playoffsPosted Jan. 13, 2011 @ 7:03 p.m. ET
Here is the Thursday practice report for the divisional round of the playoffs, showing to  what                 degree injured players participated in their teams'  practices.

Packers-Falcons matchup of the day: ThursdayPosted Jan. 13, 2011 @ 1:43 p.m. ET
PFW executive editor and resident Packers expert Dan Arkush presents the third of five key matchups this week in advance of the Packers’ divisional playoff game against No. 1 seed Atlanta at the Georgia Dome Saturday evening:

Packers-Falcons fantasy breakdownPosted Jan. 13, 2011 @ 10:35 a.m. ET
Packers QB Aaron Rodgers could exploit a shaky Falcons secondary in a battle of NFC powerhouses on Saturday night.

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PLAYER NEWS

Posted March 12, 2013

The Atlanta Falcons have agreed to a six-year contract with Sam Baker, bringing back another key play on a team that came up just short of the Super Bowl.||||||| The deal with Baker was announced late Tuesday night. It was overshadowed by the big news of the day in Flowery Branch - tight end Tony Gonzalez has decided to come back for another season at age 37, after initially saying he was likely to retire.

Posted Oct. 23, 2011

Baker is active for Sunday's game versus Minnesota.||||||| Baker missed four games with a back injury.

Posted Oct. 24, 2008

Baker was on the inactive list for Atlanta's game against Denver on Sunday.||||||| Baker, a first-round pick from USC, has started five games but was held out Oct. 26 against Philadelphia with what was called a hip injury. Baker was examined by specialists who found a problem in his lower back, and underwent surgery. His return is still uncertain.

Posted Sept. 28, 2008

Baker was on the inactive list for Sunday's game against Carolina after undergoing concussion tests this week.||||||| Baker has been forced to leave the last two games and was listed on the injury report as having an illness.

Posted Sept. 15, 2008

Baker was hit in the head in the first half of Sunday's 24-9 loss at Tampa Bay and did not return.||||||| Coach Mike Smith said Baker's status would be evaluated Monday.

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