The Chiefs are signing Baker to the practice squad, though that may be a short-lived stop before he is elevated to the 53-man roster. Baker must first pass a physical and go through COVID-19 testing before he is allowed in the locker room.
Baker had been charged with four counts of armed robbery and four counts of aggravated assault with a firearm after he was accused of taking jewelry and cash at gunpoint during an incident in May. The Giants told Baker to stay away from their team while the legal process played out, and he ultimately was prosecuted for four counts of robbery with a firearm.
Reid deferred most of the questions surrounding Baker to Chiefs general manager Brett Veach, who typically is not made available to reporters during the season. But the ultra-aggressive Veach has been known to take a chance on players with character questions, and more often than not they have worked out in the Chiefs' favour.