Jerome Baker signs extension with Dolphins

DAVIE, Fla. – The Miami Dolphins will be keeping linebacker Jerome Baker around for a few more years.

Baker and the Fins agreed to terms on a three-year contract extension, the team announced Sunday.

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The deal is reportedly worth $39-million, with $28.4-million guaranteed, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Baker’s rookie contract was set to expire at the end of the year.

On Friday, Baker was asked about a potential deal.

Baker said, “I want to play here for the rest of my career. I love it here. I love the fans, the organization.”

The Dolphins drafted Baker, 24, out of Ohio State.

Last season, Baker had 112 tackles and 7 sacks.


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