BUDDA BAKER NEWS

'Top 100 Players of 2022': Budda Baker No. 67 Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker has been voted as the No. 67 player in the NFL on the "Top 100 Players of 2022" rankings.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • AZCARDINALS.COM

'Top 100 Players of 2022': Budda Baker | No. 67 Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker has been voted as the No. 67 player in the NFL on the "Top 100 Players of 2022" rankings.

AUGUST 15, 2022 • NFL.COM

Budda Baker Discusses His 'Can't Buy Respect' T-Shirt Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker discusses his "Can't Buy Respect" T-shirt.

AUGUST 1, 2022 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Cardinals in playoffs-or-bust mode after paying Kyler Murray

Kyle Murray got his big extension from the Cardinals. Now he has to prove he's worth the $230 million investment, writes Eric Williams.

JULY 22, 2022

No issues post-concussion Baker (concussion) had no restrictions for the Cardinals' offseason program, Bob McManaman of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Baker lost consciousness after a collision with RB Cam Akers in a January playoff loss to the Rams. The 26-year-old safety apparently was cleared before the offseason program, where he reportedly took on more of a leadership role and was present for each round of voluntary OTAs. Baker narrowly missed out on a fourth straight 100-tackle season last year, making up for it with a career-high three interceptions and career-high-tying totals for pass defenses (seven) and sacks (2.0). While no longer a runaway No. 1 among defensive back IDPs, he's still one of the stronger options.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Budda Baker aiming to ensure Cardinals don't get 'comfortable' again in 2022 After two years of late-season disappointment, Cardinals All-Pro safety Budda Baker is taking it upon himself to make sure the cardinals don...

MAY 27, 2022 • NFL.COM

Budda Baker embracing his role as a leader, vows Cardinals will be 'way better' in 2022 Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker is being counted on to take an even larger leadership role this season, and he's embracing the expectat...

MAY 26, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Budda Baker Healthy After Year-End Scare At L.A. Notes: Wesley ready to contribute without Hopkins; Ertz goes blonde

MAY 23, 2022 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Budda Baker's Top Plays From 2021 Watch Cardinals safety Budda Baker's top plays during the 2021 season.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Questions coming for Cardinals after late-season stumbles

The two-month, slow-motion collapse of the Arizona Cardinals will no doubt cause some soul searching and tough questions in the coming days, weeks and months for the franchise

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals safety Budda Baker released from hospital after being carted off field vs. Rams Cardinals safety Budda Baker was released from hospital on Tuesday after being carted off the field on a stretcher during Monday night's gam...

JANUARY 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Out of hospital, going home Baker (concussion) was released from the hospital Tuesday and is returning to Arizona, Mark Dalton of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Baker took the brunt of a helmet-to-helmet collision with Rams running back Cam Akers in the second half of Monday's wild-card loss, remaining on the turf for minutes before being stabilized, placed on a backboard and carted off the field. The scary scene was followed by confirmation of a concussion, but he didn't lose feeling or movement in his extremities, per Dalton. After getting evaluated at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in L.A. overnight, Baker has been cleared to return home. He'll thus begin his offseason in recovery mode as he aims to rid himself of all concussion symptoms.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Budda Baker Sends Word He Is Doing OK After Hit Safety stayed in L.A. hospital after scary collision

JANUARY 18, 2022 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Rams' Cam Akers explains gesture after Budda Baker injury: 'Didn't know he was hurt' Cam Akers is trying to clear the air after a gesture he made during

JANUARY 18, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cam Akers expresses regret, concern for Budda Baker after ugly moment in Rams' win After appearing to mock the injured Budda Baker, Rams' Cam Akers says he has 'nothing but respect' for the Arizona Cardinals safety after wi...

JANUARY 18, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Scary incident involving Budda Baker only made things worse for Cardinals' defense in loss Things already were going bad enough for the Cardinals’ defense on Monday night, but then came a running play by the Rams on second and 2 fr...

JANUARY 18, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Stafford solves playoff riddle; Brady, Bucs next for Rams

Matt Stafford finally got over the hump with L.A.'s dominant victory vs. Arizona. And now the real test awaits, Eric D. Williams writes.

JANUARY 18, 2022

Cam Akers praying for Budda Baker after scary hit: 'I didn't know he was hurt after the play' Cam Akers wished Budda Baker well after the game, clarifying that he didn’t know Baker was hurt after their scary collision.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Cardinals safety Budda Baker taken off on a stretcher, evaluated for concussion following collision - The Boston Globe He appeared to briefly lose consciousness in a helmet-to-helmet collision in the third quarter.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Russell Wilson offers well wishes for Budda Baker Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson offers well wishes for Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • NFL.COM

Stafford propels Rams past Cardinals 34-11 in playoff rout

Matthew Stafford passed for 202 yards and two touchdowns in his first playoff victory and the Los Angeles Rams roared out of the wild-card round with a 34-11 win over the Arizona C...

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Budda Baker injury update: Cardinals safety carted off after suffering concussion in collision with Rams' Cam Akers Baker needed to be placed on a stretcher before being taken off the field.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cards' Baker evaluated for concussion following collision

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker is being evaluated for a concussion after he appeared to briefly lose consciousness following a helmet-to-helmet collision Monday night late in...

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cardinals S Budda Baker (concussion) carted off field during playoff game vs. Rams Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker was carted off the field in Monday's NFC Wild-Card Game against the Los Angeles Rams following a tack...

JANUARY 18, 2022 • NFL.COM

Exits on stretcher Baker will not return to Monday's game against the Rams after suffering a concussion, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Baker went low to take down Cam Akers on a run late in the third quarter, and he landed awkwardly on the turf as a result. He remained down for several minutes and was ultimately stretchered off the field. Chris Banjo will likely have to step into an expanded role in Baker's absence.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE