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USA Today
6 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Packers claim WR Kawaan Baker off waivers from Raiders
In need of help at wide receiver with injuries mounting, the Green Bay Packers claimed Kawaan Baker off of waivers from the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday, per NFL reporter Aaron Wilson. The Packers waived cornerback Isaiah Dunn with an injury designation to clear a roster spot for Baker, who will be officially added to the roster once he passes a physical on Wednesday. Matt LaFleur's team needs an experienced player at receiver with Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, Savion Williams and now Romeo Doubs -- who left practice on Tuesday -- dealing with injuries of various severities. Baker was a seventh-round pick (No. 255 overall) of the New Orleans Saints in the 2021 NFL draft. He spent time on the Packers practice squad in October and November of the 2022 season, so there is some experience in LaFleur's offense. Baker has spent time on the practice squads of the Saints, Packers and Philadelphia Eagles, and he was with the New England Patriots during the 2024 season. While at South Alabama, Baker caught 126 passes for 1,829 yards and 16 touchdowns while also rushing 92 times for 376 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also returned 29 kickoffs. In 2020, Baker was a second-team All-Sun Belt pick. The Packers are headed to Indiana to face the Colts in a joint practice on Thursday and a preseason game on Saturday. It's possible Baker will be needed to play snaps late in the preseason game.
Yahoo
04-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Raiders sign TE Albert Okwuegbunam, WR Kawaan Baker
The Raiders made some changes to their offensive roster this weekend. The team announced the signings of tight end Albert Okwuegbunam and wide receiver Kawaan Baker. Tight end Pat Conroy and wide receiver Kyle Phillips were waived in corresponding moves. Okwuegbunam was a Broncos fourth-round pick in 2020. He had 54 catches for 546 yards and four touchdowns in Denver and moved on to play four games for the Eagles in 2023. Okwuegbunam spent time with the Colts this offseason, but was cut from the team in July. Baker played two games for the Saints after being drafted in the seventh round in 2021. He has spent time with several other teams and in the UFL as well.
