The Seahawks signed linebacker Jerome Baker Saturday, addressing a need at the linebacker position after unrestricted free agents Bobby Wagner and Jordyn Brooks signed with the Washington Commanders and Miami Dolphins, respectively. Earlier this week, the Seahawks signed former Buffalo Bills linebacker Tyrel Dodson.
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After finishing his college career at Ohio State, Baker was a third-round pick by the Dolphins in 2018 and has spent all six seasons in the NFL in Miami.
Since 2018, Baker has appeared in 94 games, starting 84, including 12 starts last season. In 2023, he recorded 78 tackles, two interceptions, one touchdown, four quarterback hits and 1.5 sacks.
Over the course of his career, he has posted three 100-tackle seasons (2019, 2020, 2022).
The Seahawks signed linebacker Jerome Baker to a one year deal on March 16, 2024. Baker joins Seattle after playing six seasons with the Miami Dolphins.
Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) has his pass deflected by Ohio State linebacker Jerome Baker (17) during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Ohio State linebacker Jerome Baker (17) is seen during a break in play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Iowa running back Akrum Wadley (25) runs from Ohio State linebacker Jerome Baker (17) during the second half of an NCAA college football, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 55-24. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Wisconsin quarterback Alex Hornibrook (12) is tackled by Ohio State's Jerome Baker (17) during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Ohio State linebacker Jerome Baker runs the 40-yard dash during the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine on Sunday, March 4, 2018 in Indianapolis. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Ohio State linebacker Jerome Baker runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Ohio State linebacker Jerome Baker runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) is sacked by Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker (55) during the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Russell Gage (83) is tackled by Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jerome Baker (55) and linebacker Sam Eguavoen (49) during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker, 55, waits for play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman)
Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jerome Baker (55) in action during practice before an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jerome Baker (55) breaks up a pass intended for New York Jets tight end Ryan Griffin (84) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins' cornerback Ryan Lewis (24) outside linebacker Jerome Baker (55) cornerback Jomal Wiltz (33) and defensive back Nik Needham (40) celebrate after Wiltz made an interception during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins' outside linebacker Jerome Baker (55) cornerback Jomal Wiltz (33) and defensive back Nik Needham (40) celebrate after Wiltz made an interception during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jerome Baker (55) reacts after sacking New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Miami Dolphins cornerback Jomal Wiltz (33) celebrates with teammate Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jerome Baker (55) during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jerome Baker (55) runs with the ball past New York Giants offensive guard Nick Gates (65) in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker (55) tackles New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton (1) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert (31) runs against Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jerome Baker (55) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jerome Baker (55) against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
New England Patriots running back Damien Harris, center, tries to elude Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jerome Baker (55) and cornerback Byron Jones (24) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 13, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) unloads a pass while pressured by Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jerome Baker (55) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jerome Baker (55) celebrates after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (15) can't hang onto a pass as he is defended by Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Jerome Baker (55) in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker (55) in action during the second half of a NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)
Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker (55) drops in coverage during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, September 29, 2022, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson)
Miami Dolphins linebacker Bradley Chubb (2) and linebacker Jerome Baker (55) walk off the field before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker (55) runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker (55) runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) is tackled by Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker (55) in the first quarter during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 04, 2022 in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Lachlan Cunningham)
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) runs against Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker (55) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is hit by Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker (55) during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker (55) gestures as he is introduced to the fans and runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
Miami Dolphins linebackers David Long Jr. (51) and Jerome Baker (55) tackle Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker (55) tackles Carolina Panthers wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (5) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) reaches for the ball in front of Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker (55) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Philadelphia. Smith makes the catch. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Miami Dolphins linebacker Jerome Baker (55) and cornerback Jalen Ramsey (5) react during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
