Thursday, March 03, 2011

Seahawks Release TE Chris Baker

The Seattle Seahawks have released tight end Chris Baker, Adam Caplan of FOXSports.com reports.

Baker, 31, caught nine passes for 116 yards and a touchdown in his one season with the Seahawks, which ended when he was placed on injured reserve in the post-season with a hip injury.

With Seattle using more 2-TE sets under former offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates, the Seahawks signed Baker to two-year, $4.75 million contract last March. Acording to a league source, Baker was due a $500,000 roster bonus on the 7th day of the 2011 league year, and a $1.5 million base salary next season.

Seattle has 2008 second-round pick John Carlson and developing tight ends Cameron Morrah and Anthony McCoy under contract for next season.

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