New England Patriots rookie wide receiver Javon Baker has been cleared to practice, per coach Jerod Mayo.
The Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan reported that Baker had been dealing with a thumb fracture, which kept him out of minicamp and some of the OTA practices. However, on Tuesday, Mayo indicated that the wideout was cleared ahead of training camp.
Baker, who was selected in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL draft, is looking to help reignite the Patriots’ offense. He was one of two wide receivers taken in the draft, with the other being Washington standout Ja’Lynn Polk.
Baker clearly has deep confidence in his abilities. After he was drafted, he told Patriots fans to bring their popcorn because he made “people in wheelchairs stand up.” He certainly has potential after racking up 1,139 receiving yards as a senior at UCF.
#Patriots WR Javon Baker is cleared, Jerod Mayo confirms.
— Andrew Callahan (@_AndrewCallahan) July 23, 2024
This is certainly a positive report for a Patriots team that needs all of the help it can get at the receiver position. Baker could be the one explosive offensive weapon that finally gets the team back on track in 2024.