Budda Baker: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / June 6

Pro Football Focus Ranks Cardinals Star Highly

There's never been much doubt the Arizona Cardinals have an outstanding talent at safety. In fact, the position is deeper than ever for Arizona, with a young rising star in Dadrion Taylor-Demerson and a potential bounce-back candidate in Jalen Thompson.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / June 5

Cardinals Budda Baker underrated in PFF’s 2025 safety rankings

GLENDALE – All the new, shiny toys on the Arizona Cardinals defense hasn’t overshadowed the captain in safety Budda Baker. The 29-year-old is entering his ninth season with the franchise and has been a Pro Bowler in seven of his first eight years.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 3

NFC Notes: Budda Baker, Jake Moody, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams

49ers K Jake Moody battled a high ankle sprain last season, which resulted in him missing 10 field goal attempts. Moody changed to taking just two steps instead of three in his kicking approach and feels things are going well. “It’s been going great,” Moody said, via Vic Tafur of The Athletic.

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Arizona Cardinals News / Revenge of the Birds / May 30

Budda Baker’s passion for where the Arizona Cardinals are heading

O Captain! Our Captain! Talking up Cardinals with Jim Rome. A couple of years ago when Monti Ossenfort and Jonathan Gannon were hire as the Arizona Cardinals’ new GM and HC, Budda Baker’s future with the organization appeared to be in question.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 28

NFC Notes: Budda Baker, Cooper Kupp, 49ers, Cardinals, Seahawks

49ers rookie DE Mykel Williams has already learned a lot from DE Nick Bosa so far this offseason. “Learning from Bosa — Bosa came in and helped me tremendously,” Williams told Kay Adams, via NBC Sports Bay Area.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 24

NFC Notes: Budda Baker, Brock Purdy, 49ers, Cardinals, Rams

Although 49ers QB Brock Purdy said he felt it was important to have a no-trade clause in his contract based on feedback he got from other quarterbacks,

Arizona Cardinals News / Revenge of the Birds / May 23

Cardinals’ Secondary Summer School 2025

Are new lesson plans in the Cardinals’ pass coverage techniques a priority? Pictured above are three significant building blocks of the Arizona Cardinals’ 2025 secondary: S Budda Baker, CB Garrett Williams and CB Max Melton.

Arizona Cardinals News / Revenge of the Birds / May 22

PFF Names the three best players on the Arizona Cardinals

Who are the best three players on the Arizona Cardinals? Happy Thursday one and all. As we get into the summer doldrums we get into the listacles of it all.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / May 15

Cardinals’ Budda Baker shows love to teammate’s 18 Bars release

GLENDALE — Arizona Cardinals’ star Budda Baker took to social media to show love to teammate Mack Wilson Sr.’s latest collaboration “18 Bars.” The collaboration with Wilson and Bighead Music Group was used to showcase Arizona’s 2025 season schedule.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / February 21

Cardinals Safety Snubbed by PFF

The Arizona Cardinals are beginning to see some of their star contributors put on the map by the likes of Pro Football Focus and other national media, but their defensive anchor was left out.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / February 17

How Cardinals Can Shake Safety Spot This Offseason

The Arizona Cardinals don't exactly need help when it comes to the safety position moving into the offseason. Names such as Budda Baker, Jalen Thompson

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / February 5

Cardinals Free Agent Gets Honest on Potential Return

The Arizona Cardinals handled contracts for some of their top free agents before the offseason even arrived. Guys such as Budda Baker and James Conner were handed some fairly strong paydays, shortening their list of major to-do's before the regular season came to a close.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 23

Cardinals Safety is 2025 Breakout Candidate

The Arizona Cardinals' defense certainly performed above their expectations in 2024. But among the many young defensive players who had a chance to see playing time, one defensive back stands out as a breakout candidate for the upcoming season.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 20

Cardinals Awards: Coach of the Year

Coming into the 2024 season, many expected the Arizona Cardinals to live and die by their offense, with the defense set up to struggle consistently. There was little talent on the defensive side of the ball.

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Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / January 11

Budda Baker only Cardinal considered one of NFL’s elite

Arizona Cardinals strong safety Budda Baker has been everything and more for the Cardinals since stepping foot in Arizona in 2017 and is showing no signs of falling off.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / January 10

Cardinals Star Budda Baker Earns All-Pro Honor

Arizona Cardinals star strong safety Budda Baker continues adding to his stacked resume. Baker was just announced as a second-team All-Pro for the 2024 season.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / December 18

Cardinals' Budda Baker Reacts to Massive Contract Extension

When Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker got news that his three-year, $54 million extension with the organization was finalized - he didn't run around the house.

Arizona Cardinals News / Field Level Media / December 17

Reports: Budda Baker, Cards agree to 3-year, $54M extension

Six-time Pro Bowl safety Budda Baker, who ranks second in the NFL in tackles this season, agreed to a three-year, $54 million contract extension with the Arizona Cardinals, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday night.

Arizona Cardinals News / Pro Football Rumors / December 17

Budda Baker signs three-year extension with Cardinals

The Cardinals have reached an agreement with All-Pro safety Budda Baker on a three-year, $54M contract extension, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

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Arizona Cardinals News / Yardbarker / December 17

Cardinals keep defensive star with lucrative contract extension

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Arizona Cardinals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 15

Cardinals & Budda Baker Discussing Long-Term Extension

According to Craig Morgan, the Cardinals and veteran S Budda Baker are discussing a contract extension. There has been speculation and prior reporting

Arizona Cardinals News / Pro Football Rumors / November 1

Cardinals GM reveals team has been involved in trade talks

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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 30

Budda Baker named as potential Eagles trade target

Despite some of the chaos, the Philadelphia Eagles know that the 2024 season could be special. Philadelphia is 4-2 on the season, has won its last two games, and seems to be firing on all cylinders.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / September 22

Insider: Cardinals' Budda Baker is Top Trade Candidate

The Arizona Cardinals and safety Budda Baker can't escape trade speculation. That's life when Baker - Arizona's beating heart and soul of the defense for years now - is playing on the final year of his contract.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / July 26

Budda Baker doesn’t give update on contract negotiations with Cardinals

All-Pro safety Budda Baker would not reveal if he has made any progress in his contract negotiations with the Arizona Cardinals. Baker is entering eighth season in the NFL this year, all with Arizona, and will be due for a new contract once the season is over.

Arizona Cardinals News / Yardbarker / July 9

Projecting three future Hall of Famers for the Arizona Cardinals

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