Browns Sign LB Jerome Baker to One-Year Deal

The Cleveland Browns have signed linebacker Jerome Baker, a Cleveland native and former Ohio State player, to a one-year contract, marking his return to his hometown. Baker, originally drafted by the Miami Dolphins in 2018, spent six seasons with them before moving to the Seattle Seahawks and then the Tennessee Titans during the 2024 season. His career stats include 632 tackles, 24.5 sacks, and five interceptions, highlighting his significant defensive contributions. This signing bolsters the Browns' linebacker depth, especially amid uncertainties surrounding Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah's neck injury. Baker joins other recent additions like Joe Tryon-Shoyinka and Devin Bush to enhance the Browns' defense. The financial terms of Baker's deal have not been disclosed, but his addition is seen as a strategic move given the Browns' limited financial flexibility.