BUDDA BAKER NEWS

Solid outing in loss Baker tallied six total tackles (three solo) and one pass defended in Sunday's 31-27 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Baker has now recorded five-or-more total tackles in each of the Cardinals' first six games this season, bringing his season total to 41, which ranks fourth on the team. Despite this, he's had an underwhelming start to Arizona's 2025 campaign after posting 164 total tackles (second in the NFL) and five passes defended over 17 games in 2024. Baker is expected to remain one of the Cardinals' top defensive playmakers in the Week 7 matchup against the Packers.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Zen at 2-3? Arizona Cardinals' Budda Baker should be losing his mind | Opinion Two-time All-Pro safety Budda Baker has been to the playoffs just once in his career. Maybe he's used to failure?

OCTOBER 11 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Budda Baker Press Conference: October 9th Budda Baker speaks with the media on Thursday, October 8th.

OCTOBER 9 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Five tackles in loss Baker recorded five total tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 22-21 loss to the Titans.

Impact Baker was able to reach at least five stops for the fifth game in a row to open the year, while his four solo tackles were his highest total since Week 2. The safety is now up to 34 total tackles (16 solo), while also adding a pass defensed over five contests this season.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Budda Baker Press Conference: October 2nd Budda Baker speaks with the media on Wednesday, October 2nd.

OCTOBER 3 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Makes five tackles in loss Baker finished with five tackles in Thursday's 23-20 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact The safety now has 29 tackles (12 solo) on the year. Baker also played on every Arizona defensive snap across the team's first three games.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Six tackles vs. San Francisco Baker logged six tackles (three solo) during the Cardinals' 16-15 loss to the 49ers.

Impact Baker played every single defensive snap for a third consecutive week, and he finished Sunday's game tied with Jalen Thompson for the third most tackles on the Cardinals behind Mack Wilson (12) and Akeem Davis-Gaither (seven) (elbow). Baker is up to 24 total tackles through the first three games of the 2025 campaign and is on pace to crack 100-plust tackles for the third time in four seasons. Baker and the Cardinals have a short turnaround as they face the Seahawks on Thursday in an NFC West clash.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Budda Baker Speaks With The Media About What The Defense Has Done Well During The First Two Games, Staying Present, And More Budda Baker speaks with the media on Thursday, September 18th.

SEPTEMBER 19 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Records eight tackles in win Baker recorded eight tackles (four solo) in the Cardinals' win over the Panthers on Sunday.

Impact Baker played all 85 defensive snaps against Carolina and finished tied for second on the team in tackles in the victory. On the season, the veteran safety has logged 18 tackles (nine solo) and one pass breakup through two contests.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

What Bryce Young said about Budda Baker going into Panthers-Cardinals matchup Arizona doesn't have a ton of starpower, but there is one clear threat that Carolina will have to deal with when they have the ball.

SEPTEMBER 14 • SI.COM

Cardinals Birdwatch: It's Time For The Home Opener Coming up on Cardinals Birdwatch… Fresh off a big win in New Orleans and fired up for the home opener, Paul and Dani are here with the hotte...

SEPTEMBER 14 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Budda Baker Speaks With The Media About Crucial Pass Breakup Against Saints, Keys To This Week's Game, And More Budda Baker speaks with the media on Thursday, September 11th.

SEPTEMBER 11 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Dave Canales: 'We're looking forward to the challenge' Watch Canales talk about the team's preparation heading into Week 2, injury reports, and what he sees from Cardinals safety Budda Baker.

SEPTEMBER 10 • PANTHERS.COM

Double-digit tackles to begin 2025 Baker recorded 10 tackles (five solo), one tackle for loss and one pass defensed in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Saints.

Impact Baker was on the field for 100 percent of defensive snaps and led the Cardinals in total tackles. He's coming off a career-best season in 2024 when he posted 164 stops, and he'll be one of the most important defensive players in Arizona once again in 2025. Baker logged double-digit tackles in seven of 17 games last season, and he began the new campaign in similar positive fashion.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals seek improvement after season-opening win, but a 1-0 start is better than the alternative

The Arizona Cardinals had a mix of good and bad moments during Sunday's season opener at New Orleans

SEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press

The Cardinals Locker Room Show - Budda Baker, Trey Benson And Jonathan Gannon React To The 20-13 Victory Over Saints Dave Pasch and A.Q. Shipley provide instant reaction to the Cardinals 20-13 win over the New Orleans Saints in Week 1 of the 2025 season at...

SEPTEMBER 7 • AZCARDINALS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: Budda Baker Breaks Up Pass To Prevent Possible Game-Tying Score Cardinals S Budda Baker breaks up Spencer Rattler's pass to Juwan Johnson and prevents possible game-tying score against the New Orleans Sai...

SEPTEMBER 7 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Murray throws 2 TD passes to help the Cardinals hold on 20-13 in Saints coach Moore's debut

Kyler Murray threw two touchdown passes and the Arizona Cardinals narrowly held on for a 20-13 victory over penalty-prone New Orleans on Sunday in the Saints’ first game under rook...

SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Cardinals Birdwatch: Catching Up With Kyler And Joint Practice In Denver Preseason Week 2 is underway, and Paul and Dani are bringing you the very best from Cardinals camp. Dani sits down with star quarterback Kyl...

AUGUST 20 • AZCARDINALS.COM

No. 34: Budda Baker Voted Into Top 100 Players of 2025 Top 100 Players of 2025 No. 34 is Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker.

AUGUST 20 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Arizona Cardinals' Budda Baker makes huge leap in NFL Top 100 Players of 2025 ranking Arizona Cardinals All-Pro safety Budda Baker improved his ranking by 55 spots in this year's NFL Top 100 Players ranking after playing a ful...

AUGUST 15 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Cardinals Cover 2 - Rabbit Has Hopped Into The Picture With Budda Baker, Jalen Thompson Ep. 911 - If two is good, then three has to be better, right? The three-safety look has been seen more times than not during training camp a...

AUGUST 7 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Cardinals starters, including QB Kyler Murray, set to play in preseason against Chiefs

Arizona Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon says many starters, including quarterback Kyler Murray, will play in Saturday's preseason opener against the Kansas City Chiefs

AUGUST 5 • Associated Press

Cardinals Give Injury Updates to Budda Baker, Marvin Harrison Jr. and More GLENDALE -- Ahead of the Arizona Cardinals' red and white practice, head coach Jonathan Gannon met with reporters and gave the following inj...

AUGUST 2 • SI.COM

Cardinals Cover 2 - Might Garrett Williams Never Come Off The Field This Season? Ep. 907 - Last season Budda Baker and Jalen Thompson, more times than not, played 100-percent of the defensive snaps. Could Garrett Williams...

AUGUST 1 • AZCARDINALS.COM