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The Arizona Cardinals and Budda Baker have come to a financial resolution at the start of training camp. With Budda Baker seeking a new contract, the Cardinals have agreed to give the veteran a raise for the 2023 season, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The new details of Baker’s contract include $2.4 million in […]

Arizona Cardinals fans can breathe a sigh of relief for now. Cardinals star safety Budda Baker, who still wants a contract extension from the team after requesting a trade earlier this offseason, is expected to report for the start of training camp on Tuesday, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Baker, a five-time Pro Bowler, has two […]

The Arizona Cardinals are entering the 2023 training camp in a state of flux with multiple trade candidates still on the roster. Monti Ossenfort took over as general manager earlier in the year, and it seems likely that he’ll continue to make his own mark on the roster before the season begins. Ossenfort chose a […]

The Arizona Cardinals will be a fascinating team to watch next season. After having one of the worst seasons in franchise history, the expectation for this team is that they’ll be undergoing a transformation of sorts. They have a new GM and a new coach, both of which might be interested in a total reset. […]

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker reported to mandatory minicamp Monday after requesting a trade earlier this offseason. The 5x Pro-Bowler did not attend OTA’s, but Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort said on the “Wolf and Luke” show that Baker has been very open to communication. “We’re going to continue to keep our discussions and line […]

Although there are many new changes coming to the Arizona Cardinals, many fans remain skeptical about the franchise’s future. One change sure to evoke feelings of positivity, though, involves All-Pro safety Budda Baker. Despite requesting a trade in April, Baker is presently in the team’s facility ahead of the start of mandatory minicamp, according to […]

Budda Baker has made it abundantly clear that he wants to part ways with the Arizona Cardinals as soon as possible. He’s already demanded a trade and right now, the two-time All-Pro safety has opted to skip Arizona’s OTAs. At this point, it feels like it’s only a matter of time before Baker successfully facilitates […]

Despite OTAs already starting, the time for acquiring players to round out the roster has not yet finished. Let’s see how the Indianapolis Colts want to use their remaining leverage and capital in the trade market. Here we are going to look at the perfect trade that the Colts must offer the Arizona Cardinals for […]

The 2023 NFL Draft concluded already, but the time for acquiring players to round out the roster has not. Let’s see how the Baltimore Ravens want to use their remaining leverage and capital in the trade market. Here we are going to look at the three best players that the Baltimore Ravens can trade for […]

The New England Patriots have been hard at work this offseason making moves in an effort to build their roster back up after they missed out on the 2023 NFL Playoffs. While they have been busy, the rest of the AFC East has been as well, which makes it tough to truly tell if they […]

The Arizona Cardinals are stuck between a rock and a hard place with star safety Budda Baker, who requested a trade after expressing his displeasure with the team on social media. Baker, a five-time Pro Bowler, was vocal about expressing how things have gotten “personal” between he and the Cardinals’ front office. Some reporting from […]

Budda Baker has officially requested a trade from the Arizona Cardinals. If the Cardinals do end up trading Baker, one NFL team will land one of the better safeties in the entire league. Baker joined the NFL as a second-round pick of the Cardinals in 2017. Since then, Baker has appeared in 93 games for […]

Since being drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2017 NFL Draft, Budda Baker has developed into one of the NFL’s most elite safeties. But now after six seasons with the team, the two-time All-Pro and five-time Pro Bowler is ready to move on. According to ESPN’s Adams Schefter, Budda Baker […]

Budda Baker has become a star during his time with the Arizona Cardinals. However, Baker doesn’t seem too pleased with how his Cardinals are currently trending. Baker sent out an ominous tweet Thursday night of Michael Jordan’s classic appearance in The Last Dance. While cryptic in nature, the tweet is said to be directed at […]

The Arizona Cardinals weren’t very good in 2022, as they dealt with injuries, poor play, and the eventual demise of the Kliff Kingsbury era in Arizona. Not much went right for the Cardinals, and they are now going to face a pivotal offseason that could determine what the future of the franchise looks like. Change […]

Arizona Cardinals’ Pro Bowl safety Budda Baker reportedly suffered a fractured shoulder during the team’s 19-16 loss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, per Ian Rapoport. Baker ultimately played through the injury and shockingly remained in the game. He will miss the Cardinals’ final two contests of the year as a result of the […]

The Arizona Cardinals have not seen the 2022 season go the way they were expecting it to go, and things only got worse for them in Week 14 when Kyler Murray tore his ACL on the third play of the game. The Cardinals Week 15 contest against the Denver Broncos offers them their last hope […]

The Arizona Cardinals defense may be without a key playmaker in Budda Baker for the foreseeable future. Via NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport: “#AZCardinals All-Pro S Budda Baker suffered a high-ankle sprain, sources say, a tough blow to their defense. The hope is Baker returns in 2 or 3 weeks based on the severity.” Baker, a […]

Week 6 of the 2022 NFL season brings some heavyweight games along with it. While the spotlight seems to be on Bills-Chiefs and Cowboys-Eagles, other games provide some intrigue as well. For example, Sunday’s game between the Arizona Cardinals and Seattle Seahawks may not be the sexiest game on the schedule, but it could be […]

Being a popular player in any sports league is a little terrifying. The attention, obviously, is great, as well as the pay. However, there will often be fans who don’t quite understand the concept of personal space. Or there are also crazy fans who will do anything to interact with their favorite players. For Arizona […]

It was a disappointing night for the Arizona Cardinals. Not only were the Cardinals soundly defeated by the division-rival Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card round, but Arizona suffered a tough loss when the heart and soul of their defense, safety Budda Baker, went down with a scary injury. Baker, who tweeted out an […]

There was a scary moment on Monday night in the Arizona Cardinals’ 34-11 NFC Wild Card loss to the Los Angeles Rams when Cardinals safety Budda Baker was taken off the field on a stretcher after a scary collision. Baker was diagnosed with a concussion and taken to the hospital with further evaluation. The Cardinals […]

After figuring into a collision with Budda Baker during Monday’s Wild Card game, Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers took to Twitter to show his concern for the Arizona Cardinals safety. To recall, Baker had to be carted off the field following his third-quarter head-first collision with Akers. He was assessed with a concussion […]

We’ve just received the first relevant update on the condition of Arizona Cardinals star Budda Baker after he was carted off the field on Monday night against the Los Angeles Rams due to a head injury. Cardinals SVP for Media Relations Mark Dalton has provided a critical update on Baker, who was rushed to the […]

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker suffered a scary head-first collision on Monday against the Los Angeles Rams and had to be stretchered off the field. Baker sustained the injury late in the third quarter of the Wild Card game after he tried to stop Cam Akers near the end zone. Unfortunately for the 26-year-old, he […]

The Los Angeles Rams vs. Arizona Cardinals clash on Monday Night Football will be one of the best matchups of Wild Card Weekend. For Rams fans, all eyes will be on Matthew Stafford, who represents the most drastic change the team made in the offseason when it shipped out Jared Goff and future assets. How […]

D.K. Metcalf put together a stellar sophomore season with the Seattle Seahawks with his receiving ability, but it was his defensive ability that caught the attention of fans this season. While speaking to Matt Harmon of Yahoo Sports, Metcalf discussed his chase-down tackle of Budda Baker. “After he caught the pick, the only thing on […]

The Arizona Cardinals have some guys feeling less than 100 percent heading into a must-win matchup with the Los Angeles Rams in Week 17. Star safety Budda Baker is dealing with a neck issue. Veteran wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is nursing a groin injury, and running back Chase Edmonds has been bothered by a bad […]

Arizona Cardinals defensive back Budda Baker was as shocked as anyone when Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf chased him down after a long interception return. Baker picked off Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson in the second quarter of Arizona’s overtime win on Sunday. He seemingly had nothing but green grass in front of him en […]

The Week 7 match between the Arizona Cardinals and the Seattle Seahawks had an abundance of highlights as the Cardinals sneaked out a 37-34 win to hand Seattle their first loss of the season. Ironically, one of the biggest plays of the evening came at the Cardinals’ expense as DK Metcalf galloped his way to […]

Although Russell Wilson has been exceptional this season, even the best have their mistakes. Wilson threw an interception on the goal line after looking for Chris Carson in the flats. Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker read the play beautifully, heading down the sideline for a 90-yard return all the way to the Seattle 10-yard line. […]

Budda Baker was all over the field for the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night versus the Dallas Cowboys, catching the eye of his head coach. Following Arizona’s blowout victory over the Dallas Cowboys, Kliff Kingsbury had nothing but praise for Baker’s performance. “He is everywhere,” Kingsbury said, via the team’s website. “You watch the game, […]

Budda Baker underwent thumb surgery this week after playing through the injury in Week 3 against the Detroit Lions. Following Baker’s successful surgery, Kliff Kingsbury gave an update on Baker’s injury as the Arizona Cardinals prepare to face the Carolina Panthers. “We’re hoping it’s sooner rather than later,” Kingsbury said, via Bob McManaman of the […]

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker plans to play on Sunday against the Detroit Lions but will head to the operating room afterward. Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that Baker has sustained a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his thumb. Baker has already been nursing the injury in their first two games of the season. […]

Budda Baker posted a racist message that was sent to him by a fan of the San Francisco 49ers after delivering a hit that injured George Kittle in Week 1. In response to the Arizona Cardinals safety’s post, the 49ers addressed the racist message that was sent to Baker by a fan. Statement from the […]

Two things can be true at once: Joe Mixon can want a new contract, and the Cincinnati Bengals running back can also have a migraine. Mixon missed practice on Wednesday as he dealt with migraines, according to Pro Football Talk. Not surprisingly, his absence fueled speculation that he’s playing it safe and keeping his reps […]

Earlier this offseason, Eddie Jackson became the highest-paid safety in the NFL after the Chicago Bears gave him a four-year, $58.4 million extension. Nevertheless, his time as the top-paid safety lasted fewer than eight months. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Arizona Cardinals are making Budda Baker the highest-paid safety in NFL history. Arizona is […]

Future Pro Hall of Fame wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is widely recognized as one of the more respected, intelligent, and caring players from around the league. Fitzgerald apparently also has quite a sense of humor as the legendary pass-catcher recently roasted one of his Arizona Cardinals teammates in defensive back Budda Baker. The Cardinals legend […]

No one expected the Arizona Cardinals to make the playoffs this season. All people anticipated was that they would be an entertaining team to watch, and that is exactly what they were. While the Cardinals are still clearly a few pieces away from becoming truly scary, Arizona was a fun club to monitor throughout the […]