the New England Patriots announced the signing of wide receiver.
Today, the New England Patriots announced the signing of wide receiver Kawaan Baker to a futures contract. At 25 years old, Baker originally entered the NFL as the 255th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints, hailing from South Alabama. Standing at 6 feet 1 inch and weighing 210 pounds, he began his rookie season on the practice squad but was later elevated to the active roster for two games. During his rookie year, Baker played on special teams against Miami on December 27, 2021, and Carolina on January 2, 2022, recording a special teams tackle against the Dolphins.
Following an NFL suspension, Baker was released from the New Orleans Saints during training camp in 2022 on October 17. He then spent time on the practice squad of the Green Bay Packers before rejoining the Saints’ practice squad on December 27, 2022. Despite participating in training camp with the Saints last summer, he was released before the start of the regular season.
Today, the New England Patriots announced the signing of wide receiver Kawaan Baker to a futures contract. At 25 years old, Baker originally entered the NFL as the 255th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the New Orleans Saints, hailing from South Alabama. Standing at 6 feet 1 inch and weighing 210 pounds, he began his rookie season on the practice squad but was later elevated to the active roster for two games. During his rookie year, Baker played on special teams against Miami on December 27, 2021, and Carolina on January 2, 2022, recording a special teams tackle against the Dolphins.
Following an NFL suspension, Baker was released from the New Orleans Saints during training camp in 2022 on October 17. He then spent time on the practice squad of the Green Bay Packers before rejoining the Saints’ practice squad on December 27, 2022. Despite participating in training camp with the Saints last summer, he was released before the start of the regular season.