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4 days ago
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Patriots insider delivers shocking Javon Baker update ahead of preseason opener
The Patriots are preparing for their first preseason game later this week, and training camp will soon be wrapping up. It's been an eventful camp, and we've learned a lot about this roster. In particular, the wide receiver position has been fun to watch. Last summer, the wide receiver spot was arguably the weakest position room on the team. This summer, though? The competition at wide receiver has been one of the toughest of all positions. Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins were added in free agency, while Kyle Williams was drafted in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft. In addition, the team has young talents like DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Ja'Lynn Polk, and Javon Baker competing for spots, as well as veteran Kendrick Bourne. Diggs, Hollins, Douglas, and Williams are thought of as locks, which means there are several talented players competing for likely two spots. Patriots insider Andrew Callahan recently shared that an oft-overlooked member of this group has actually been standing out lately. Per Callahan, Baker has had the 'highest highs' of any receiver and has a real shot of making the final roster. 'Javon Baker running with the starters. This guy has had the highest of the highs among the receivers. He's also had some pretty big lows. But the point is when it's good, it's good,' Callahan said on 'Pats Interference.' It will be interesting to see what this means for Baker's future. Is it really possible that Baker starts over Hollins or Douglas? Or is it more likely the team is trying to generate trade interest in the former fourth-round pick ahead of cut day? As a rookie, Baker played in 11 games and caught just one pass for 12 yards. It was a disappointing debut considering the Patriots had a weak receiver room and Baker still wasn't able to play a role. However, it's possible the UCF product has taken a step forward this summer, so it will be interesting to see if he truly can carve out a role. Related Headlines Phillies Ace Dodges Serious Injury After Sore Shoulder Pushes Back Start 'New York Yankees Are Soft': MLB Analyst Suggests Roster Is Gutless as Slump Continues Philadelphia Eagles' Five Pressing Questions Entering Preseason Opener Against Bengals Pittsburgh Steelers Schedule Predictions 2025: Game by Game Steelers Predictions
USA Today
29-07-2025
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5 standouts from Day 6 of Patriots training camp practice
The New England Patriots were back on the field for their second training camp practice in pads on Tuesday. They had some great news on the injury front with Christian Gonzalez watching practice from the sideline with a sleeve on his leg. The All-Pro cornerback went down with a hamstring injury on Monday, but it reportedly isn't expected to cause him to miss any games. His absence has opened the door for other players to climb the depth chart in the defensive backfield. On the offensive side of the ball, veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs came alive after a couple of quiet practices, and one second-year wideout had the play of the day. Here were the five standout Patriots players from Day 6 of training camp practice: CB D.J. James With both Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis sidelined, second-year cornerback D.J. James has stepped up in a big way. On Tuesday, he led the Patriots' defense with two pass break-ups, including one against veteran wideout Kendrick Bourne and another against Javon Baker. James is starting to look like a legitimate dark horse to make the final roster. C/G Jared Wilson Rookie interior offensive lineman Jared Wilson had an impressive stretch where he went 3-0 in one-on-one pass rushing drills. The former Georgia standout has worked in at center and left guard with no true home along the offensive line yet. His involvement as a rotational piece shows the team is intrigued by his talent. It's worth noting he worked with the starting offense at left guard during 11-on-11s on Tuesday. WR Stefon Diggs Four-time Pro Bowl wideout Stefon Diggs had an impressive day of practice with three receptions and two touchdowns. Quarterback Drake Maye delivered a perfectly placed dot over rookie safety Craig Woodson into Diggs' awaiting arms. The chemistry between Diggs and Maye has continued to come together on the practice field in a natural progression. WR Javon Baker The play of the day belonged to second-year wide receiver Javon Baker, who tracked a ball at its high point and snatched a reception over cornerback Marcellas Dial. He even showed the concentration to get both feet inbounds for the would-be score. If Baker can eliminate some of the mental mistakes, he could make a push in the ongoing wide receiver competition at training camp. K Andres Borregales Kicker John Parker Romo put some pressure on rookie Andres Borregales by going 6-of-6 kicking in the first padded practice on Monday. However, the young kicker answered the challenge by matching Romo's Day 5 performance by going 6-of-6 kicking from areas ranging between 30 and 52 yards on Day 6. The kicking battle between Romo and Borregales is starting to heat up. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
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Struggling Patriots WR issues strong three-word statement before camp
New England Patriots second-year wide receiver Javon Baker is already hard at work preparing for training camp. With 12 receivers currently on the Patriots' roster, there are no guarantees that Baker will earn a spot on the team. He only had one catch for 12 yards in 2024, and that lone catch came against the Buffalo Bills in the regular season finale. Advertisement The competition at wide receiver will be much stiffer this time out with the additions of Stefon Diggs, Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III in the offseason. Baker will need a strong camp to convince the Patriots to keep him on the roster. "This [expletive] personal," Baker posted to his Instagram story in a video of his offseason workout. Baker appears to be heading into training camp with a clear focus on playing up to his full potential. He has shown flashes of that potential as a breakout receiving talent, but he has lacked consistency on the field. The hope is that he matures into an explosive playmaker for the Patriots outside of the numbers. That might be the only chance he has of sticking on the 53-man roster at this point. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook. This article originally appeared on Patriots Wire: Struggling Patriots WR issues strong three-word statement before camp
USA Today
17-06-2025
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- USA Today
Struggling Patriots WR issues strong three-word statement before camp
Struggling Patriots WR issues strong three-word statement before camp New England Patriots second-year wide receiver Javon Baker is already hard at work preparing for training camp. With 12 receivers currently on the Patriots' roster, there are no guarantees that Baker will earn a spot on the team. He only had one catch for 12 yards in 2024, and that lone catch came against the Buffalo Bills in the regular season finale. The competition at wide receiver will be much stiffer this time out with the additions of Stefon Diggs, Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams and Efton Chism III in the offseason. Baker will need a strong camp to convince the Patriots to keep him on the roster. "This [expletive] personal," Baker posted to his Instagram story in a video of his offseason workout. Baker appears to be heading into training camp with a clear focus on playing up to his full potential. He has shown flashes of that potential as a breakout receiving talent, but he has lacked consistency on the field. The hope is that he matures into an explosive playmaker for the Patriots outside of the numbers. That might be the only chance he has of sticking on the 53-man roster at this point. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
USA Today
22-02-2025
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- USA Today
Drake Maye reveals Patriots players expected to break out in 2025
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye believes the two young receivers, Ja'Lynn Polk and Javon Baker, will step up for the team in 2025 after disappointing rookie campaigns. Both receivers came to New England with expectations of contributing right out of the gates. However, Polk struggled to make plays in his limited opportunities, and Baker was barely on the field. Polk recorded 12 catches for 87 yards, while Baker tallied one catch for 12 yards in the season finale against the Buffalo Bills. The Patriots are hoping to make drastic improvements at the receiver position, but some of the help the team needs might already be on the roster. 'We brought in two rookie receivers, Ja'Lynn Polk and Javon Baker—were kind of feeling it out this year, and they both battled some injuries,' Maye said on 'Green Light with Chris Long.' 'But hopefully expecting one of them, if not both, to kind of make a splash this year.' #Patriots QB Drake Maye on who he wants to have a breakout year: 'We brought in two rookie receivers, Ja'Lynn Polk and Javon Baker, were kind of feeling it out this year and they both battled some injuries. But hopefully expecting one of them, if not both, to kind of make a splash this year.' (🎥: @greenlight) — New England Sports Fellow (@NESportsFellow) February 20, 2025 Positive contributions from Polk and Baker would go a long way toward helping the Patriots' offense reach the next level. It would also speed up the rebuilding process by limiting the outside help needed to compete.
