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 |
Falcons release DE Edwards
The Falcons have released disappointing DE Ray Edwards, the team confirmed Monday evening.
Falcons not pointing finger at O-line for running woes
Veteran C Todd McClure offered a rebuke of criticism the team's offensive line has received for the Falcons' struggles in short-yardage situations.
NFC South Spin cycle: Saints, Bucs keeping playoff hopes alive
The talk of an undefeated season is over for the Falcons, but the playoff hopes for the Saints and Buccaneers are still alive coming off Week 10 wins.
Falcons, Lions can't channel slights properly
How a team motivates itself can go a long way in determining whether it will achieve success or suffer failure in today's NFL, Eric Edholm writes.
Saints hand Falcons their first loss
Jimmy Graham caught seven passes for 146 yards and two TDs to help the Saints hand the Falcons their first loss, 31-27, on Sunday.
Key matchup: Falcons QB Matt Ryan vs. Saints pass defense
In today's Key Matchup, we take a look at the challenge awaiting the Saints' pass defense in Week 10.
Fair-weather Falcons
Tom Danyluk understands why the world is yawning over Atlanta’s 8-0 start. So do the Falcons.
Falcons place OG Reynolds on I.R.
The Falcons placed OG Garrett Reynolds on injured reserve and signed OG Phillipkeith Manley to the active roster.
NFC South Spin cycle: Saints defense still needs to tighten up
It's all smiles in the NFC South after the Saints, Falcons, Panthers and Buccaneers each earned a victory in Week Nine.
Falcons see progress from MLB Dent
The Falcons were very pleased with how Akeem Dent responded to a new challenge in Week Nine.
Falcons hang on to beat Cowboys, stay undefeated
Julio Jones 129 receiving yards and the Falcons beat the Cowboys 19-13 on Sunday night to extend their run as the NFL's only unbeaten team.
NFC South Spin cycle: Hard to doubt soaring Falcons
Half of the NFC South's teams went home happy with each club playing on the road in Week Eight.
Ryan throws three TDs, Falcons stay undefeated
Matt Ryan threw touchdown passes on Atlanta's first three possessions and the Falcons remained the NFL's only unbeaten team with a 30-17 victory.
Friday's 60-second rant: Bucs, NFC South could play spoiler
While slow starts may leave the Bucs, Saints and Panthers out of the playoffs, these squads might determine who makes the postseason.
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.
