Matt Baker (American football)

For other people of the same name, see Matthew Baker.

Matt Baker

Position:	Quarterback
Personal information
Date of birth:	(1983-05-11) May 11, 1983
Place of birth:	East Lansing, Michigan
Height:
Weight:
Career information
College:	North Carolina
Undrafted:	2006
Career history
Houston Texans (2006)* Dallas Cowboys (2006) New Orleans Saints (2007)* Arizona Cardinals (2007)* Miami Dolphins (2008)* Buffalo Bills (2008-2009)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

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.

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:

• Three year letter winner in football and lacrosse
• Led his football team to the state championship and a 12-1 record as a senior
• All-State Dream Team and Associated Press in football
• Two time All-State and All-Midwest in lacrosse
• 2001 Midwest Scholastic Lacrosse Association Player of the Year
• 2001 Lacrosse All-American.

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.

Professional career

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.

External links

• Buffalo Bills profile