35-year-old former NFL player says he almost died of a stroke, can’t believe it: ‘God isn’t done with me yet’

The former NFL quarterback said a stroke almost cost him his life.

Former Washington Redskins lineman Chris Baker appeared in a hospital room in a video posted to his Instagram story on Wednesday, talking about a medical emergency that could have led to his death at age 35.

“Tell your loved ones you love them, my life almost ended 2 days ago,” Baker captioned the post, revealing he suffered a stroke on Friday, TMZ reports.

“I can’t believe I had a stroke, but God isn’t done with me yet.”

Former Washington DT player Chris Baker @TMZ_Sports pic.twitter.com/wvYFquqqUS

— COMMANDERS FOOTBALL (@HogsHaven) January 25, 2023

According to People, Baker is hospitalized in Hartford, Connecticut.

In comments on TMZ, Baker’s mother described her son as suffering from a “major” stroke when doctors performed emergency surgery.

Baker’s doctors expect him to make a full recovery.

Another video showed Baker being treated with IVs in a hospital room. The former NFL player shared a video from a hospital corridor in another post.

The official Washington Commanders Instagram account commented on the post with prayer hands and a heart emoji, expressing good wishes to the former player.

Baker played for the then Washington Redskins for six seasons in a nine-year NFL career.

He also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Miami Dolphins.

Hampton University alumni have recorded 214 tackles and 12 sacks in their careers.

This article originally appeared in The Western Journal.

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