BUDDA BAKER NEWS

Two reasons the Arizona Cardinals paid Budda Baker The football world awoke Tuesday to some interesting news out of Arizona. No, Bill O’Brien did not suddenly decide to trade J.J. Watt to the...

AUGUST 25, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

NFL Breaking News: Arizona Cardinals make Budda Baker highest-paid safety in NFL history | NFL News, Rankings and Statistics | PFF According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Arizona Cardinals are signing two-time Pro Bowl safety Budda Baker to a four-year, $59 million extens...

AUGUST 25, 2020 • PFF.COM

Reports: Cardinals make Baker highest-paid safety - National Football Post Reports: Cardinals make Baker highest-paid safety The Arizona Cardinals and Budda Baker agreed to a $59 million extension that makes him the...

AUGUST 25, 2020 • NATIONALFOOTBALLPOST.COM

Arizona Cardinals make Budda Baker highest-paid safety in NFL history Budda Baker has been a hit for the Arizona Cardinals. The team is rewarding him by making the DB the highest-paid safety in NFL history. Bak...

AUGUST 25, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Cardinals make Budda Baker highest-paid safety in NFL with four-year, $59 million deal, per report A 24-year-old safety, Budda Baker is coming off his finest season to date, one that included a Pro Bowl nod and first team All-Pro honors.

AUGUST 25, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Budda Baker, Cardinals Agree on Record 4-Year, $59M Contract Extension The Arizona Cardinals will reportedly sign safety Budda Baker to a record-setting contract extension. Baker will become the highest-paid pla...

AUGUST 25, 2020 • BLEACHERREPORT.COM

Sets record for safety contracts Baker is signing a four-year, $59 million extension with the Cardinals, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact The $14.75 million average annual value is an NFL record for the safety position, narrowly topping the deal Eddie Jackson ($14.6 million) signed with the Bears in January. Baker is 24 years old and entering the final year of his rookie contract, coming off a 2019 campaign in which his 147 total tackles were fourth most in the NFL and 17 more than the second-place defensive back (Eric Reid with 130). Baker is still searching for his first NFL interception, but he does have four forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and 3.5 sacks to his name, plus he's shown the ability to operate as a deep safety, a box safety and even a cornerback. PFF ranked him 27th out of 82 qualified safeties last season, with an 81.3 grade for run defense (No. 7) and a 64.8 for pass coverage (No. 48). The Cardinals presumably have a more optimistic view of his coverage skills.

AUGUST 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Budda Baker talks Arizona Cardinals defensive addition and excitement heading into 2020 The Arizona Cardinals are excited about their defensive additions and are looking forward to turning around the worst defense in the NFL. Bu...

AUGUST 20, 2020 • REVENGEOFTHEBIRDS.COM

Settling down: Cards ask Simmons to focus on linebacker

Isaiah Simmons came to the Cardinals as a position-less prospect who appears ideal for the modern NFL

JULY 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kyler Murray, Budda Baker make their debut on the NFL Top 100 players list of 2020 The Arizona Cardinals had two players making their first appearances in the NFL Top 100 Players list Sunday evening. Budda Baker was listed...

JULY 27, 2020 • REVENGEOFTHEBIRDS.COM

'Top 100 Players of 2020': Budda Baker | No. 97 Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker has been ranked the No. 97 player on

JULY 27, 2020 • NFL.COM

Top 100 Players Of 2020: Budda Baker | No. 97 Cardinals safety Budda Baker has been ranked the No. 97 player on

JULY 27, 2020 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Cardinals' Peterson to those who doubt him: "Wait and see"

Cardinals' Peterson to those who doubt him: "Wait and see"

MAY 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Budda Baker jumps into the first round in 2017 NFL Re-Draft The Arizona Cardinals under Steve Keim rarely trade up. He loves his draft picks and the idea of parting with one just never sits well with...

MAY 19, 2020 • REVENGEOFTHEBIRDS.COM

Winless Cardinals shake up secondary, go with youth

Winless Cardinals shake up secondary, go with youth

OCTOBER 3, 2019

Most Improved Players playing key roles at halfway point

Most Improved Players playing key roles at halfway point

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

NFL's Most Improved Players stepping into key roles

But a team's success or failure can often be determined by which players make the biggest jump from year to year.

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Cards' rookie Budda Baker drawing comparisons to Tyrann Mathieu

Baker's aggressive play, versatility opening eyes at Cardinals camp

AUGUST 10, 2017