Less than 12 hours after leaving the 49ers, the Cowboys’ former fourth-round rookie wide receiver sends an emotional plea to return — Willing to do anything to wear the colors that define Dallas one more time
Dallas, Texas
Less than 12 hours after being released from the San Francisco 49ers’ practice squad in the middle of the playoff stretch, Javon Baker sent out a message that left much of the Dallas Cowboys community silent. The Cowboys’ former fourth-round pick did not hide his desire to return to where his NFL journey truly began — driven by an intense determination to earn the chance to wear the colors of Dallas once again.
Baker was once viewed as one of the young wide receivers the Cowboys hoped could inject speed and depth into a retooling offense. But the harsh reality of the NFL arrived quickly. A difficult training camp, an uneven preseason, limited opportunities — and as the roster direction shifted, Baker was no longer part of the long-term plan. He was released before the season ever took shape, ending his time in Dallas far sooner than anyone expected, even as his desire to stay never faded.
At the college level, Baker was far from an ordinary prospect. Wearing the UCF Knights uniform, he emerged as a primary starter, posting more than 1,100 receiving yards and seven to eight touchdowns during the 2022–2023 stretch. His speed, ability to threaten defenses vertically, and willingness to work the boundary pushed him onto draft boards and convinced Dallas to invest a fourth-round pick. That résumé remains a reminder that Baker’s foundation was real — not a fleeting experiment.
At the most uncertain moment of his career, Baker chose to speak from the heart.
“I know I didn’t show enough the first time,” Baker said in his message. “But if Dallas gives me another chance, I’ll do anything — special teams, practice squad, the smallest role. I just need the opportunity to prove I deserve to wear Cowboys colors again and fight for this team.”
Those words spread quickly, striking an emotional chord with Cowboys fans who understand how rare it is for a player to publicly embrace humility in a league built on leverage and pride.
This is not a story about accolades or draft position. It is the story of a young player who knows he missed his moment — and is willing to pay whatever price it takes to earn another one. In Dallas, where legacy and accountability carry weight, that kind of message does not go unnoticed.
As the postseason reminds the league how valuable depth, hunger, and belief can be, Baker’s message is unmistakable: if his name is ever called again, he will fight as if it is his last opportunity — because for him, it might be.
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