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Jon Baldwin | Wide Receiver

Team: Kansas City Chiefs
Age / DOB:  (23) / 8/10/1989
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 230
College: Pittsburgh
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The Kansas City Star reports Jon Baldwin "leads the list of candidates" to start opposite Dwayne Bowe for the Chiefs.
Baldwin has been running as the starter ahead of Donnie Avery, but he hasn't done anything to show that he deserves to stick there. Baldwin was even "chewed out" by coach Andy Reid this week for being lackadaisical getting to the line of scrimmage before a play. Baldwin is no longer on scholarship under a new regime, especially after catching just 20 passes in 2012. May 16 - 4:53 PM
Source: Kansas City Star

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Jon Baldwin - WR - Chiefs

Jon Baldwin ran ahead of Donnie Avery as the starter opposite Dwayne Bowe at minicamp on Wednesday.

Avery ran with the starters on Tuesday, so the two are likely just rotating. Baldwin is entering his third season, and is reportedly "looking good" without pads on. However, this is the same narrative as last spring. The Kansas City Star recently penciled Avery in as the likely starter once Week 1 rolls around. Baldwin is going to have to earn his playing time under a new regime.
Related: Donnie Avery
Source: Kansas City Star
Apr 17 - 8:08 PM
Jon Baldwin - WR - Chiefs

New coach Andy Reid was lukewarm while discussing WR Jon Baldwin Tuesday.

"Baldwin is kind of a tweener," Reid said. "He does have good, long speed, not great long speed. He's somebody that needs to continue to develop." The Chiefs have signed Donnie Avery to be their deep threat and Reid said he liked what he saw out of Dexter McCluster in the slot. Baldwin, the No. 26 overall pick in 2011, is off on the wrong foot with the new regime.
Source: ESPN.com
Mar 20 - 10:14 AM
Jon Baldwin - WR - Chiefs

Jon Baldwin was held without a catch on two targets in Kansas City's Week 17 loss to the Broncos.

In fairness to Baldwin, Brady Quinn was held to 46 passing yards on 16 attempts. Regardless, the no-show was just the latest in a long line of them for the Chiefs' 2011 first-round pick, and has 2013 shaping up as a make-or-break year for the 23-year-old wideout. Through 26 career games, Baldwin has just 41 catches for 579 yards and two touchdowns. Improving his own play next season will only be half the battle for Baldwin, as the Chiefs aren't assured of upgrading their bottom-three quarterback situation, especially if they retain GM Scott Pioli.
Sun, Dec 30, 2012 08:14:00 PM
Jon Baldwin - WR - Chiefs

Jon Baldwin caught two balls for 64 yards in the Chiefs' Week 16 loss to the Colts.

He was targeted a team-high six times, flashing his big-play potential on a 57-yard gain. Baldwin has ultimately disappointed as a 2011 first-round pick out of Pittsburgh, though, and will try to put something impressive on tape for a new front office in the Chiefs' Week 17 game against Champ Bailey and Denver.
Sun, Dec 23, 2012 05:07:00 PM
Jon Baldwin - WR - Chiefs

Jon Baldwin (illness) is probable for Week 16 against the Colts.

Baldwin could manage only two limited practices this week, but will be the Chiefs' "No. 1 receiver" against Indy. Baldwin should be zero-percent owned in redraft leagues.
Fri, Dec 21, 2012 05:39:00 PM
Jon Baldwin - WR - Chiefs

Jon Baldwin (illness) was upgraded to "limited" on Thursday after missing Wednesday's practice.

Baldwin is going to play Sunday, but with Brady Quinn under center, a player who has caught just five passes since the Chiefs' Week 7 bye remains miles from fantasy relevance, even with Dwayne Bowe out for the season.
Source: kcchiefs.com
Thu, Dec 20, 2012 05:39:00 PM
Jon Baldwin - WR - Chiefs

Jon Baldwin (flu) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

The illness will not affect Baldwin's Week 16 playing status, but he's well off the fantasy radar. Since Week 4, Baldwin has just eight catches for 113 yards and a score.
Source: Adam Teicher on Twitter
Wed, Dec 19, 2012 04:48:00 PM
Jon Baldwin - WR - Chiefs

Jon Baldwin was held without a catch on four targets at Oakland in Week 15.

As has been the case for since his rookie year began, Baldwin struggled to separate or get off the jam at the line of scrimmage. Every throw from Brady Quinn became a jumpball, and Baldwin won none of them. He's unworthy of a roster spot even in deeper leagues.
Sun, Dec 16, 2012 07:53:00 PM
Jon Baldwin - WR - Chiefs

Jon Baldwin is expected to function as the Chiefs' No. 1 wideout in Sunday's game against the Raiders.

Dwayne Bowe (ribs) is out, Steve Breaston is in the doghouse and Dexter McCluster is strictly a slot receiver. Jamar Newsome, who spent most of his season on the practice squad, ran with the starters during Wednesday's individual drills. Baldwin has gobs of natural talent at 6'4/230 and a dream matchup, but it would take a leap of faith to consider him anything more than a WR5 with Brady Quinn under center. Quinn is averaging 133.4 passing yards per game in his five starts this season.
Related: Jamar Newsome
Source: Kansas City Star
Thu, Dec 13, 2012 08:39:00 AM
Jon Baldwin - WR - Chiefs

Jonathan Baldwin was targeted twice in Week 14, securing neither as the Chiefs fell to Cleveland.

Baldwin went for 37 yards and a touchdown in Week 13, but that stat line proved unsustainable in a pathetic Chiefs passing game. Leave him on the waiver wire.
Sun, Dec 9, 2012 04:21:00 PM
Jon Baldwin - WR - Chiefs

Jon Baldwin was held without a catch in Kansas City's Week 12 loss to the Broncos.

Playing one week after suffering a concussion, Baldwin was targeted only once. With just three catches in five games since the Chiefs' Week 7 bye, Baldwin is shaping up as a massive bust one year after being the No. 26 pick.
Sun, Nov 25, 2012 05:23:00 PM
Jon Baldwin - WR - Chiefs

Chiefs WR Jon Baldwin (concussion) is listed as probable for Week 12.

It means he's been medically cleared. However, with Dwayne Bowe (neck) also ready to roll, Baldwin won't be a viable WR5 in 14-team leagues.
Fri, Nov 23, 2012 06:10:00 PM
Jon Baldwin - WR - Chiefs

Chiefs WR Jon Baldwin (concussion) has been medically cleared.

He was limited in Wednesday's practice. We'll find out later if doctors have signed off on him suiting up against the Broncos Sunday. Baldwin's role would completely depend on the status of Dwayne Bowe (questionable, neck).
Source: Reid Ferrin on Twitter
Wed, Nov 21, 2012 12:38:00 PM
Jon Baldwin - WR - Chiefs

Chiefs WR Jon Baldwin (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 11 versus the Bengals.

Coach Romeo Crennel finally conceded Thursday that Baldwin was concussed in Week 10. The No. 26 overall pick in the 2011 draft has been an offseason and training camp star, but has just 37 receptions for 478 yards and one touchdown in his first 20 NFL games.
Source: Kansas City Star
Fri, Nov 16, 2012 12:42:00 PM

Depth Charts

Skill Players
PosRoleName
QB1Alex Smith
2Chase Daniel
3Tyler Bray
4Ricky Stanzi
RB1Jamaal Charles
2Knile Davis
3Shaun Draughn
4Cyrus Gray
GLB1Jamaal Charles
2Knile Davis
3RB1Jamaal Charles
2Knile Davis
FB1Anthony Sherman
2Braden Wilson
WR11Dwayne Bowe
2Dexter McCluster
3Jamar Newsome
4Terrance Copper
5Mardy Gilyard
WR21Donnie Avery
2Jon Baldwin
3Devon Wylie
4Josh Bellamy
5Junior Hemingway
WR31Dexter McCluster
TE1Anthony Fasano
2Tony Moeaki
3Travis Kelce
4Kevin Brock
5Demetrius Harris
K1Ryan Succop