Javon Baker passed through waivers and chose to sign with the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad rather than return to New England. Baker entered the NFL as a 2024 fourth-round pick and experienced an up-and-down stint with the Patriots, including making the initial 53-man roster before a subsequent release after waiver claims. Baker appeared in 11 games as a rookie, recording one catch for 12 yards while contributing on special teams. The move to Philadelphia places Baker with a contender and provides a fresh opportunity to reset his career and pursue greater playing time and development.
Patriots Baker had the option to return to New England's practice squad, but elected a fresh start in Philadelphia. Javon Baker is reportedly heading to a new team for the 2025 season. The 2024 fourth-round pick had a rollercoaster of a career in New England, and that remained true up until the very end of his tenure. Heading into the week, it appeared Baker was on the bubble of making the Patriots' 53-man roster.
Come Tuesday's 4 p.m. cutdown deadline, Baker had seemingly survived New England's crowded receiver room and made the team. But on Wednesday, following a pair of waiver claims made by the Patriots, Baker was released. Baker passed through waivers on Thursday evening, earning the right to choose where he signed next. He reportedly mulled multiple options - including a return to the Patriots practice squad which the team had hoped for - but ultimately signed with the Philadelphia Eagles, according to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz.
Before Baker was cut, new Patriots receiver Mack Hollins shared his advice about the value of playing on special teams. "I'm on year nine, there's not many people that play nine years, and a lot of that was special teams," Hollins said. "Just telling Javon, 'hey, it doesn't matter how you stay on the bus, it's that you're on the bus'."
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