While the New England Patriots were hoping to bring Javon Baker back onto the team's practice squad, the receiver-turned-special-teamer is opting for a fresh start elsewhere. Baker has reportedly signed with the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad, according to Mark Daniels of Mass Live .

Baker was a big draft miss by Eliot Wolf and the Patriots last year. The receiver was taken in the fourth round out of UCF and promised big things in his post-draft conference call with New England reporters.

"I make people in wheelchairs stand up. Bring your popcorn," Baker said confidently after the Patriots took him 110th overall.

However, Baker was never able to find his footing in the New England offense. He played in 11 games as a rookie, but had just one catch for 12 yards on his four targets.

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