""Bring your popcorn. I make people in wheelchairs stand up," Baker said in a 2024 video. Baker recorded one catch on four targets, tallying 12 yards during his lone season with the Patriots. He had one catch in three games during the preseason this year. Baker's athleticism led the Patriots to try to use him as a deep threat in practices, and he did come through with the occasional flashy catch."
"The Patriots are planning to release wide receiver Javon Baker, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss. Players who have less than four years experience go on waivers. Baker was a fourth-round pick in last year's draft. There's a chance he could return to the practice squad if he's not picked up by another team. It's the second big cut of the day among the Patriots' wide receiver group. New England is also releasing Kendrick Bourne, according to ESPN."
"With Baker's departure, the Patriots have just two players left from last year's draft class on their active roster. Quarterback Drake Maye is expected to lead the offense. Caedan Wallace has moved around on the offensive line, but still has a spot on the team at the time of this posting. The Patriots have six receivers left on the roster following Baker's release: Stefon Diggs, DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Kyle Williams, Mack Hollins, and Efton Chism."
Javon Baker, a fourth-round pick, will be released by the Patriots and placed on waivers because he has fewer than four years' experience. He caught one pass for 12 yards during his lone season and had one preseason catch across three games this year. Coaches used his athleticism as a deep threat in practice and he showed occasional flashy catches, but lacked consistent production to secure an everyday role. Baker had been gaining traction on special teams during the preseason. After his release, only Drake Maye and Caedan Wallace remain from last year's draft class on the active roster.
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