Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker injured his knee during Sunday’s win over the Commanders. An MRI on Monday revealed an MCL sprain, according to multiple reports. Baker is considered week to week.He could go on injured reserve but should return in time for the postseason. Baker injured his knee while chasing receiver Curtis Samuel on a 33-yard completion to the goal line in the second quarter. Baker’s knee collided with safety Brandon Jones. “Don’t worry about me. I’ll be back sooner than you think,” Baker wrote on social media after the game. In light of Baker’s injury, the Dolphins will work out Reuben Foster on Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Foster, a first-round pick of the 49ers in 2017, has not played in the NFL since 2018 but has spent time with the USFL’s Pittsburgh Maulers. The Seahawks worked him out in July 2022. Duke Riley replaced Baker on Sunday and made the defensive play calls and finished with seven tackles.
Baker is a big loss since he's really played great lately, but a sprain is ultimately good news. Hopefully he gets several weeks rest while we play the Titans and Jets.
Its been great the way other have stepped in. I didn't think we had much depth, but I'm starting to realize its more about the coaching then i previously thought. They have the back up prepared and they step in, You can't replace talent but you can replace fundamentals. BTW - we have been tackling SOOO mush better this year. I'm not sure what they've done with the guys. Year after year I would be screaming at the TV about plays that were sniffed out only to be turned into larger gains because of 1, 2 or 3 broken tackles.
