Edwin Baker (American Football)
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Edwin Baker (born June 1, 1991) is an American former professional
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. He was selected by the
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in the seventh round of the
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. He played
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at
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.


Professional career


San Diego Chargers

Baker was selected in the seventh round of the
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by the
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. On August 25, 2013, he was cut by the Chargers.


Denver Broncos

Baker was signed to the practice squad of the
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on September 2, 2013. He was released on November 19, 2013.


Houston Texans

Baker was signed to the practice squad of the
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on November 20, 2013. He was released on December 10, 2013.


Cleveland Browns

On December 10, 2013, the
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signed Baker to their active roster, off of the
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practice squad. In his debut, on December 15, 2013, against the
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, Baker scored his first touchdown in the NFL on a short run. The Browns still lost 38–31. In just three games with Cleveland, Baker finished in 3rd in rushing yards and tied for the team lead in rushing touchdowns with two. On August 25, 2014, Baker was cut by the Browns.


New Orleans Saints

Baker was signed to the
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on September 16, 2014. He was moved to the active roster on October 25, 2014, after injuries to two other running backs, Pierre Thomas and Khiry Robinson. He was released by the Saints on September 5, 2015.


Toronto Argonauts

Baker signed with the Toronto Argonauts on January 19, 2016. On June 19, 2016, Baker was released by Toronto.


References


External links


Michigan State Spartans bio

New Orleans Saints bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Baker, Edwin 1991 births Living people American football running backs Canadian football running backs Michigan State Spartans football players Oak Park High School (Michigan) alumni San Diego Chargers players Denver Broncos players Houston Texans players 21st-century American sportsmen Cleveland Browns players New Orleans Saints players Toronto Argonauts players Sportspeople from Highland Park, Michigan Players of American football from Wayne County, Michigan Players of Canadian football from Michigan