Name Matt Baker Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Role American football player | College: North Carolina Weight 98 kg Undrafted: 2006 Positions Quarterback | |
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Date of birth: (1983-05-11) May 11, 1983 (age 32) Education University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | ||
Place of birth: East Lansing, Michigan | ||
Matthew David Baker (born May 11, 1983) is a former American football quarterback. He was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at North Carolina.
Contents
- Early years
- College career
- Houston Texans
- Dallas Cowboys
- New Orleans Saints
- Arizona Cardinals
- Miami Dolphins
- Buffalo Bills
- References
Baker has also been a member of the Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals and Miami Dolphins.
Early years
Baker attended Brother Rice High School. His high school accolades include:
College career
Baker was fourth in ACC in passing and led North Carolina to a 5-6 record during his senior year. He graduated from the University of North Carolina with an economics degree and also became a brother of the Sigma Chi fraternity.
Houston Texans
Baker signed as a free agent following the 2006 NFL Draft with the Houston Texans.
Dallas Cowboys
He was a member of the Dallas Cowboys practice squad in 2006-2007 serving as the team's third quarterback. He was released from the Dallas Cowboys July 26, 2007.
New Orleans Saints
On August 21, 2007, Baker was waived by New Orleans.
Arizona Cardinals
Baker was re-signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad on October 24, 2007.
Miami Dolphins
Baker was signed by the Miami Dolphins on January 30, 2008, but was waived after the Dolphins drafted Chad Henne in the 2008 NFL Draft.
Buffalo Bills
Baker was claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Bills on May 1, 2008. He was waived/injured on August 26 and subsequently placed on injured reserve. Following the season, he became an exclusive-rights free agent. Baker was re-signed by the Bills for the 2009 season, but was released following training camp.