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GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals get their team captain back on the field for the season finale in Week 18 vs. the Los Angeles Rams. Safety Budda Baker missed his first game of the 2025 season last week due to a concussion suffered in the home finale the week prior.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / December 26

Budda Baker, Paris Johnson Jr. and more OUT for Cardinals in Week 17 vs. Bengals

GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals injury report was light with names for their standards, but crucial starters have already been listed out for Sunday’s Week 17 game vs.

Arizona Cardinals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 26

Cardinals’ Budda Baker officially ruled out for Bengals clash

The Arizona Cardinals’ defense will be considerably shorthanded against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17. Already playing without Walter Nolen III and Mack Wilson, the Cardinals are now preparing to be without star safety Budda Baker.

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Cardinals Drop Massive Budda Baker Update

TEMPE -- The Arizona Cardinals might not have star safety Budda Baker for this week's road test against the Cincinnati Bengals. Baker, who exited action on Sunday with a concussion, passed protocol and re-entered the game with no issues.

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Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / December 23

Cardinals’ Baker, McBride earn Pro Bowl selections as leadership and rising talent emerge

GLENDALE — The Arizona Cardinals will send two players to the Pro Bowl this year, with both representing their impact on the team. Safety Budda Baker and tight end Trey McBride were selected to represent Arizona, joining some of the NFL’s top talent, including George Kittle, Kevin Byard and Antoine Winfield Jr.

Arizona Cardinals News / A to Z Sports / November 16

The NFL dropped the hammer on a Cardinals star player before their NFC West matchup with the 49ers kicked off in Week 11

Week 11 didn't go to plan for the Arizona Cardinals, who couldn't take down their NFC West rivals, the San Francisco 49ers. They are now 3-6 on the season and 0-3 in the NFC West.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / November 15

Cardinals Star Budda Baker Hit With Costly NFL Fine

The NFL has assessed a fine of $17,389 to Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker for this hit on a defenseless receiver against the Seattle Seahawks last

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Sports / November 6

Cardinals injury report: Budda Baker good to go for Seahawks game

Safety Budda Baker was a full participant on the Arizona Cardinals’ injury report Friday and is good to go for Sunday’s game against his hometown Seattle Seahawks.

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Sports / November 5

Cardinals injury report: Budda Baker limited ahead of Seahawks game

Safety Budda Baker was among the notable players that appeared on the Arizona Cardinals’ injury report on Wednesday. Baker (hamstring) was one of eight players who were limited in practice.

Arizona Cardinals News / Sporting News / November 4

Did the Cardinals trade Budda Baker? Arizona safety rumors had juice as NFL deadline approached

He's been a star in Arizona for a long time.

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Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / November 1

Cardinals’ Baker has fun Halloween moment with media

GLENDALE — Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker was in full holiday spirit on Friday during the team’s press conferences. Baker, a seven-year veteran, has always been one of the team’s biggest personalities, often showing a side of himself that goes beyond the field.

NFL News / Green Bay Packers on SI / October 19

Stats Fail to Show Impact of Xavier McKinney, Budda Baker

Two of the key players for Sunday’s game between the Green Bay Packers and Arizona Cardinals will be their polar-opposite safeties, Xavier McKinney and Budda Baker.

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Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / September 19

Cardinals’ Budda Baker hits 900 tackles, sparks Hall of Fame conversation

GLENDALE — Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker added another milestone to his career Sunday, becoming the second active defensive player to reach 900 career tackles and creating conversations about his Hall of Fame potential.

Arizona Cardinals News / Burn City Sports / August 14

Cardinals S Budda Baker makes massive jump in 2025 NFL Top 100

GLENDALE – The NFL continue its Top 100 series by releasing 40-31 rankings, and it revealed the fourth Arizona Cardinals to be on the list. Safety Budda Baker finds himself at 34th overall, a massive leap from last year’s ranking of 89th.

Arizona Cardinals News / NFL on ClutchPoints / June 29

Why Budda Baker is excited despite Cardinals’ struggles

Budda Baker is bringing optimism for the 2025 NFL season despite past struggles for the Arizona Cardinals. Arizona hasn’t returned to the playoffs from the NFC bracket since the 2021 campaign.

Arizona Cardinals News / Yardbarker / June 27

Cardinals' Budda Baker sends Kyler Murray warning to NFL ahead of 2025 season

During an appearance on the latest edition of "The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny" podcast, Cardinals safety Budda Baker shared somewhat of a warning for the rest of the NFL regarding what Murray could accomplish during the 2025 campaign.

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Arizona Cardinals News / A to Z Sports / January 2, 2025

Budda Baker earns a nice chunk of cash for making his seventh Pro Bowl with the Arizona Cardinals

You'd have to go back to 2018 to find a Pro Bowl roster without Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker. The 28-year old earned his seventh career Pro Bowl

Arizona Cardinals News / Arizona Cardinals on SI / December 18, 2024

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 / Yardbarker / December 17, 2024

Cardinals keep defensive star with lucrative contract extension

He has spent all eight years of his career in Arizona and has become one of the league's top safeties.

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Arizona Cardinals News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 15, 2024

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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 2, 2024

Cardinals GM throws cold water on Budda Baker trade rumors

The Arizona Cardinals are having a surprisingly good season so far in 2024, scrapping their way to a 4-4 record thanks to a few last-second victories.