BUDDA BAKER NEWS

Continues to pile up stats Baker produced 118 tackles (90 solo), six pass defenses, two interceptions, two sacks and one forced fumble in 15 contests during the 2020 campaign.

Impact Baker tied for the team lead in tackles with Jordan Hicks and ranked second among NFL defensive backs in the category behind only Jordan Poyer (124). While his number of stops fell 29 shy of his 147 from 2019, Baker continued to demonstrate an ability to brush off injuries, missing just the third game of his career due to a torn UCL in his thumb Week 4 and playing through groin and neck issues in the second half of the season. After signing a lucrative four-year extension back in August, he's set to be one of the top IDP contributors on the back end for the foreseeable future.

FEBRUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pro Bowl Verzuz: Budda Baker Takes On Jamal Adams NFL Network's Deion Sanders gets hyped up for DBs, introduces Cardinals safety Budda Baker and Seahawks safety Jamal Adams.

JANUARY 28, 2021 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Verzuz: Prime gets hyped up for DBs, introduces Jamal Adams and Budda Baker NFL Network's Deion Sanders gets hyped up for DBs, introduces Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams and Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker.

JANUARY 28, 2021 • NFL.COM

2020 NFL All-Pro Team Voting

2020 NFL All-Pro Team Voting

JANUARY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2020 NFL All-Pro Team Roster

2020 NFL All-Pro Team Roster

JANUARY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Donald, Kelce unanimous AP All-Pros; Rodgers, Henry chosen

Dynamic defensive star Aaron Donald and unstoppable tight end Travis Kelce are unanimous choices for The Associated Press NFL All-Pro Team

JANUARY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Active Week 17 Baker (neck) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Impact Baker was unable to practice Friday due to the neck injury, but he's been cleared to play Sunday after being listed as questionable. The 24-year-old has played at least 90 percent of the defensive snaps in every game this season besides his absence in Week 4.

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mahomes watching Chiefs' finale against Chargers

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is inactive for their meaningless regular-season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers

JANUARY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Questionable for divisional game The Cardinals list Baker (neck) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Katherine Fitzgerald of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact After being added to the injury report Thursday as a limited participant at practice due to the neck issue, Baker downgraded to no activity Friday. While that's somewhat of a worrying sign as the regular-season finale approaches, Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury downplayed the star safety's injury a bit, saying that he's "hopeful [Baker will] be able to go" despite being "a little sore," according to Fitzgerald. With a playoff berth at stake for Arizona in Week 17, look for Baker to do everything in his power to suit up and handle an every-down role in the secondary.

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Practice reps limited Baker (neck) submitted a limited practice session Thursday.

Impact Arizona is suddenly dealing with a pair of availability issues at safety, with Chris Banjo (hip) being placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday in addition to Baker's injury. The 24-year-old faced no restrictions during Wednesday's practice session; however, with an abrupt appearance on the injury report, Baker's level of involvement Friday becomes worth monitoring. The three-time Pro Bowler has missed one game in 2020 and just three over his four professional seasons.

JANUARY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tacks on nine stops Baker made nine tackles (seven solo) in Saturday's 20-12 loss to the 49ers.

Impact Baker has a team-high 113 total tackles this year, and he's fourth in the league with 86 solo tackles despite missing one game. The 24-year-old safety continues to play at a high level with a third straight triple-digit tackling campaign.

DECEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Juszczyk drags Budda Baker on TD grab in the flat San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk drags Budda Baker on TD grab in the flat.

DECEMBER 26, 2020 • NFL.COM

Packers, Seahawks, Ravens, Chiefs each have 7 Pro Bowlers

Led by their star quarterbacks, the Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs and Green Bay Packers each had seven players selected to the Pro Bowl

DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Tao of Budda (Baker), And Friday Before The Eagles Arizona Cardinals Official Team Website I Arizona Cardinals – AZCardinals.com

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Murray throws TD, Cards end 3-game skid, beat red-hot Giants

Haason Reddick had a franchise-record five sacks and the Arizona Cardinals spoiled the return of Giants quarterback Daniel Jones by moving back into a playoff spot with a 26-7 vict...

DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Registers 12 stops Baker made 12 tackles (10 solo) in Sunday's 38-28 loss to the Rams.

Impact Once again, Baker led the Cardinals in tackles. The star safety now has 94 stops through 11 games, and he has added two sacks, four pass breakups and two interceptions. Baker continues to be a top-tier IDP player and should be a staple in fantasy lineups.

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

32 players nominated for NFL's Sportsmanship Award

From star quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Patrick Mahomes to standout center Jason Kelce to dynamic defensive end Joey Bosa, 32 players have been nominated for the seventh annual Ar...

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DeAndre Hopkins, Budda Baker Top Positions In Pro Bowl Voting Murray, Peterson, Cole, Beachum all in top 10 at positions

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Murray, Cardinals get shut down in loss to Seahawks

Kyler Murray was crunched on the second drive of the game

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

All clear Wednesday Baker (groin) was not listed on the team's injury report Wednesday.

Impact It was estimated that Baker was a limited participant for Tuesday's practice, but this news is evidence that the Pro Bowler will be ready for Thursday's game against the Seahawks. Baker played every defensive snap in last week's miraculous win over the Bills, racking up nine tackles (seven solo) and a pass break up, so expect more of the same from the Washington product Thursday.

NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as limited participant Baker (groin) was listed as a limited participant on Monday's estimated injury report, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact The 24-year-old was questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills due to the groin issue but played every defensive snap and totaled nine tackles, so it's not a major surprise to see him estimated as limited to being the week. Baker remains on track to play Thursday against the Seahawks, and he could avoid an injury designation altogether if able to practice fully in the next two days.

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Gearing up Sunday Baker (groin) is active for Sunday's game versus the Bills.

Impact The Cardinals' secondary is in better shape than Friday's injury report made it seem, as both Baker and Dre Kirkpatrick (thigh) are available and ready to start. The Bills have leaned heavily on the pass of late, so Baker could be busy as he looks to add to the 64 tackles, three pass breakups and two interceptions he's collected through seven games.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Kenyan Drake, Budda Baker Active Against Bills Dre Kirkpatrick also playing as Cardinals have full secondary

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Likely to go Sunday Baker (groin), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact The same applies to cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick (thigh), so the Cardinals look like they'll have all their regular starters in the secondary available as they look to slow down a Josh Allen-led passing attack that shredded the Seahawks for 415 yards and three touchdowns Week 9. If the Bills follow another pass-happy game plan for the second straight week, Baker should be a prime beneficiary of more opportunities to rack up tackles. The safety has already compiled three games of double-digit stops through his first seven contests of 2020.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE