Miami Dolphins: Chris Baker Signs to Practice Squad

October 7, 2010   ·   Chris J. Nelson   ·   Jump to comments

A day after waiving defensive end Lionel Dotson, the Miami Dolphins have brought a new face to the defensive line, signing nose tackle Chris Baker to the practice squad.

Baker takes the practice squad spot vacated by linebacker Austin Spitler, who was promoted to the active roster before last Monday's game.

The addition of Baker gives the Dolphins a full eight-man practice squad, which currently leaves no room for guard Ray Feinga, who was promoted to the practice squad last week but waived before the game to make room for Spitler.

The Dolphins still have Dotson's former spot open on the active roster.

Background


Once a promising defensive lineman at Penn State, Baker was kicked off the Nittany Lions' squad in July 2008 after recurring off-the-field incidents.

After one season as an All-MEAC nose tackle for the Hampton Pirates, Baker declared for the 2009 NFL Draft. However, he was not selected.

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