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