Jerome Baker, Dolphins agree to three-year, $39M extension

Baker has spent his entire three-year career with the Dolphins. Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Jerome Baker, Dolphins agree to three-year, $39 million extension

By Erin Walsh | Last updated Jun 13, 2021 3:24 PM ET

Jerome Baker recently said that he hadn't had any contract discussions with the Miami Dolphins. That has since changed.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Baker and the Dolphins have agreed to a three-year, $39 million extension. The deal includes $28.4 million guaranteed.

Linebacker Jerome Baker and the Miami Dolphins have agreed on a three-year contract extension worth $39 million, including $28.4 million guaranteed, his agent @DrewJRosenhaus tells ESPN.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 13, 2021

Baker has spent his entire three-year career with the Dolphins. In 48 games, the 24-year-old linebacker has 11.5 sacks, two interceptions, four forced fumbles, 10 pass breakups, 317 tackles and 20 quarterback hits.

Baker previously said that he wants to spend his entire career in Miami.

"I love it here. I love the fans. I love the organization," he said. "I love everybody here. I definitely see myself playing here for a long time."

He's now one step closer to that goal.

Erin Walsh

Erin Walsh is a Boston sports fan through and through. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Bridgewater State University and currently is in pursuit of her Master's Degree in Journalism from Northeastern University. Follow her on Twitter @ewalsh90

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