Jerome Baker is heading to injured reserve. The Dolphins have positioned their beginning linebacker on IR, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Baker suffered an MCL damage final weekend that restricted him to a season-low 22 defensive snaps. Luckily, the damage wasn’t described as a season-ender, and whereas Baker might be compelled to overlook the subsequent 4 weeks, there’ll nonetheless be loads of time for him to get proper earlier than the postseason.
A 2018 third-round choose, Baker has became certainly one of Miami’s most reliable defenders. By his first 5 seasons within the NFL, the linebacker collected 509 tackles, 21 sacks, and 42 QB hits. It’s been extra of the identical in 2023, because the 26-year-old has compiled 69 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and two interceptions (together with a pick-six) in 12 begins.
Duke Riley was inserted into the lineup final Sunday when Baker exited the sport. The veteran ended up enjoying in a season-high 31 defensive snaps within the win over the Commanders, and he’ll possible be in line for extra enjoying time on Monday evening towards the Titans.
After looking at Reuben Foster earlier this week, the Dolphins determined to maneuver in a distinct course as they give the impression of being to quickly substitute Baker. Per Schefter, the Dolphins have signed linebacker Calvin Munson off the Patriots follow squad.
Munson has successfully break up his profession between Miami and New England; this newest transaction marks his third stint with the Dolphins and ends his third stint with the Patriots. The veteran has seen time in 46 profession video games, amassing 88 tackles. He’s been restricted to 4 appearances with the Patriots over the previous two seasons, with nearly all of his enjoying time approaching particular groups.