Ryan

Baker

A former undrafted free agent, Baker has bounced back and forth between the Dolphins’ practice squad and active roster the past three seasons. He has seven tackles and 0.5 sacks in 16 career games. He’s unlikely to crack anyone’s Week 1 roster.

A restricted free agent, Baker originally wasn’t tendered a contract. Signed off the practice squad last November, Baker made one tackle in two games. He’s appeared in 16 games for the Dolphins since 2009.

Baker replaces a disgruntled Igor Olshansky. He can provide depth at both nose and end.

Baker played just three snaps versus the Raiders after being re-signed a week ago. His release suggests DT Tony McDaniel (knee) will be ready to go this week.

Baker has been doing the roster dance with the Dolphins for more than two years now. He’s back now because Tony McDaniel (knee/toes) is hobbled.

The move was made to clear space on the roster for Steve Slaton. Signed from the practice squad just 10 days ago, Baker made one tackle in two games.

He was previously listed at a lengthy 6'5/295. Baker played end in five spot appearances last year. The former undrafted free agent has begun bulking up in an effort to make the squad as one of Randy Starks’ backups. He’ll need the Fins to carry three NTs, because Paul Soliai isn’t going anywhere.

DL Robert Rose was released to make room for Baker, although neither lineman has made significant contributions to the Fish thus far.

Folsom was promoted from the practice squad late last season when Channing Crowder went down with a foot injury. Baker didn’t have the bulk necessary for nose tackle.