October 21st, 2011 
Russ Loede 
Posted in Atlanta Out: CB Chris Owens (concussion) Doubtful: WR Julio Jones (hamstring) Questionable: DE John Abraham (groin), T Sam Baker (back), C Todd McClure (knee), G Garrett Reynolds (ankle) Probable: DT Jonathan Babineaux (knee), TE Tony Gonzalez (elbow), S James Sanders (hamstring), WR Roddy White (knee) Detroit Out:RB Jahvid Best (concussion) Doubtful: WR Rashied Davis (foot), [...]
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Falcons at Lions Friday Injury Report
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Baker Could Be Back for Sunday’s Showdown
From: Atlanta Journal-Constitution Falcons left tackle Sam Baker was inactive for last week’s game, but may be ready to return to action against Tampa Bay. “We’ve been working Sam back in,” Smith said of the left tackle. “Sam practiced again today. We’ll see what type of residual affects he has.” Weiner has started the last [...]
OT Baker Back at Practice
The Falcons got some good news yesterday, as Offensive tackle Sam Baker returned to practice. Baker had a discectomy on October 28th to improve a lower back and hip injury. He is expecting to be available to play against the Saints this Sunday in a huge NFC South game that could greatly add to the [...]
Baker’s Ailing Hip to Be Checked Out By Two Specialists
The Falcons are becoming more and more concerned with the hip injury to first round draft pick Sam Baker, and are going to send him to two hip specialists. He will not play in Sunday’s game on the road at Oakland, and coach Mike Smith says that he’s not sure when Baker will come back. [...]
Rookie CB Jackson Shares His Thoughts on Camp
Rookie CB Chevis Jackson has written a blog entry on Prolebrity, a site that was founded by professional athletes to share their thoughts with fans. Below is the entry: Hey Everyone…I’m into the first week of Falcons Camp and other than the heat and the fact that the vets are making me carry all of [...]
First Round Tackle Baker Getting Plenty of Work with the First Team
It looks as if first-round draft pick offensive tackle Sam Baker may find his way to the starting lineup come week one. Sporting News is reporting that Baker has been working out with the first team, and despite getting beat badly by John Abraham, Baker has been learning the ropes on what it takes to [...]
Falcons O-Line Finally Starting to Take Form
From: Pro Football Weekly Sources tell PFW the left side of the Falcons’ offensive line is beginning to take shape. It’s likely that rookie Sam Baker will start at left tackle and second-year veteran Justin Blalock will hold on to his spot at left guard. Blalock was being considered for a move to right tackle, [...]
