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Report: Former Ohio State LB gets 3-year contract extension with Miami Dolphins
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Former Ohio State linebacker Jerome Baker will be sticking around Miami a little bit longer.
Sunday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Baker and the Dolphins have agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension. Baker will receive $39 million in the deal, with $28.4 million in guaranteed money.
Baker’s rookie four-year deal was expiring. The former Buckeye was a third-round selection in the 2018 NFL Draft and has spent all three seasons in the league with the Dolphins.
Linebacker Jerome Baker and the Miami Dolphins have agreed on a three-year contract extension worth $39 million, including $28.4 million guaranteed, his agent @DrewJRosenhaus tells ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 13, 2021
Over the course of his career, Baker has been responsible for 317 tackles, 11.5 sacks, 10 pass break-ups, 4 forced fumbles, 2 interceptions and a defensive touchdown.
Baker had one of his best years during the 2020 season, piling up 112 stops and a career-best 7 sacks for Miami. He also forced 2 fumbles and was credited with 11 QB hits on the year.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB