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NO DL Walter Nolen III (ankle) or OL Jon Gaines II at Arizona Cardinals practice again today.
LG Isaac Seumalo, RT Elijah Wilkinson S Budda Baker, OLB Zaven Collins, LB Mack Wilson Sr., RB Tyler Allgeier and OLB Josh Sweat all returned to practice after missing on Wednesday.
Why it's #1 Tyler Allgeier (top-150)
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Four downgrades on today’s injury report.
Max Melton (knee) and Carson Beck (back) downgraded to DNP, while Jon Gaines (knee) and Darius Robinson (back) were downgraded to limited.
Jeremiyah Love, Walter Nolen, Andrew Wingard, Budda Baker remain DNPs.
Full injury report
Why it's #2 DNP · Jeremiyah Love (top-50)
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S Budda Baker is ACTIVE for the #AZCardinals.
As Mike LaFleur said earlier this week, Carson Beck remains the emergency 3rd QB.
And Jeremiyah Love is, of course, inactive.
Why it's #3 Jeremiyah Love (top-50) · 3 reports
5 more updatesfrom 4 sources
- Oct 18 Theo Mackie (X) Stafford had missed a few easy throws today, but none that egregious. Should've been a 65-yard TD. Couldn't tell if it was Budda Baker or Max Melton culpable on the coverage bust.
- Oct 18 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [NFL] Budda. Baker.
- Oct 18 Josh Weinfuss (X) Budda Baker brings down Matthew Stafford for the sack and an eight-yard loss. And on the next play, CB Kalen King blitzes and gets a knock down.
- Oct 18 Bo Brack (X) Budda Baker is ACTIVE for the Arizona Cardinals against the Rams after being listed as questionable. Cardinals inactives: QB Carson Beck (Emergency QB) RB Jeremiyah Love (ankle) S Andrew Wingard (knee) S Wydett Williams (concussion) S Jerrick Reed DL Andrew Billings
- Oct 18 Theo Mackie (X) Budda Baker and Zaven Collins both active after missing Friday practice · Quoting Arizona Cardinals: Our inactives for Sunday
- Oct 18 Darren Urban (Bluesky) S Budda Baker is ACTIVE for the #AZCardinals. As Mike LaFleur said earlier this week, Carson Beck remains the emergency 3rd QB. And Jeremiyah Love is, of course, inactive.
- Absences from Cardinals practice: Jeremiyah Love (ankle) Andrew Wingard (knee) Wydett Williams (concussion) Budda Baker (rest) Isaac Seumalo (rest) Josh Sweat (rest) LaFleur already ruled Williams out this week, said he will not clear protocol.
- All four absences from yesterday’s practice were back today. And Isaiah Adams, who missed Week 1, participated in all drills during the open portion. On the flip side, Roy Lopez was not out there today. · Quoting Theo Mackie: Players not present during the open portion of Cards practice: S Budda Baker LG Isaac Seumalo EDGE Josh Sweat Would imagine Sweat gets most Wednesdays off this year for vet rest. Not sure about the others. Trey McBride was also working on the side, in a jersey but no helmet.
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During the open portion of Cardinals' practice today, did not see...
- Budda Baker (likely rest)
- Josh Sweat (likely rest)
- Andrew Wingard (knee)
- Isaac Seumalo (likely rest)
- Isaiah Adams (ankle)
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 7 Josh Weinfuss (X) During the open portion of Cardinals' practice today, did not see... - Budda Baker (likely rest) - Josh Sweat (likely rest) - Andrew Wingard (knee) - Isaac Seumalo (likely rest) - Isaiah Adams (ankle)
- Oct 7 Theo Mackie (X) Did not see the following at Cardinals practice: S Budda Baker Edge Josh Sweat S Andrew Wingard Edge Jordan Burch G Isaac Seumalo G Isaiah Adams
- Budda Baker, Josh Sweat, Isaac Seumalo and Mack Wilson all returned to full participation in practice today. No new additions to the injury report either.
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No Budda Baker, Josh Sweat or Isaac Seumalo at Arizona Cardinals practice. We’ll see what the injury report reveals @PHNX_Cardinals
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Sep 16 Josh Weinfuss (X) The Cardinals sent players into the locker room during the open portion of practice as the weather started getting rainy, windy and nasty outside. While they were out there, I didn't see S Budda Baker or G Isaac Seumalo. Josh Sweat wasn't out there either, but that's likely a rest day.
- Sep 16 Bo Brack (X) No Budda Baker, Josh Sweat or Isaac Seumalo at Arizona Cardinals practice. We’ll see what the injury report reveals @PHNX_Cardinals
- Sep 16 Theo Mackie (X) Players not present during the open portion of Cards practice: S Budda Baker LG Isaac Seumalo EDGE Josh Sweat Would imagine Sweat gets most Wednesdays off this year for vet rest. Not sure about the others. Trey McBride was also working on the side, in a jersey but no helmet.
Game Plays 2 in-game updates such as touchdowns, sacks and drives
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After a Jacoby Brissett pass goes off the hands of TE Elijah Higgins and gets picked by the Cowboys, Dallas scores after recovering a fumble cause by Budda Baker in the end zone for a TD.
The first quarter isn't even over yet and it's already one of those games.
Cowboys 7, Cardinals 0. 2:33 left in the first quarter.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- 2d Bo Brack (X) Budda Baker perfect hit to jar the ball loose from Javonte Willams before the goal line but a Cowboy fall on the loose ball for the TD... Defense making plays to start but not getting any help or luck.
- 2d Josh Weinfuss (X) After a Jacoby Brissett pass goes off the hands of TE Elijah Higgins and gets picked by the Cowboys, Dallas scores after recovering a fumble cause by Budda Baker in the end zone for a TD. The first quarter isn't even over yet and it's already one of those games. Cowboys 7, Cardinals 0. 2:33 left in the first quarter.
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Good lord. The Niners ran a lateral - yes, the good ole hook and ladder - from Mike Evans to Deebo Samuel as Evans was getting dragged down, that turned into an 82-yard TD for SF.
It was a 6-yard pass to Evans and 76-yard TD run by Samuel.
Budda Baker had a shot at Samuel but was a step or two behind and couldn't wrap up Samuel's legs on the sideline.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Sep 27 Kyle Odegard (X) Budda Baker and Josh Sweat have a combined cap hit of $35.6M this year. They need to be playing like stars, and have not so far.
- Sep 27 Josh Weinfuss (X) Good lord. The Niners ran a lateral - yes, the good ole hook and ladder - from Mike Evans to Deebo Samuel as Evans was getting dragged down, that turned into an 82-yard TD for SF. It was a 6-yard pass to Evans and 76-yard TD run by Samuel. Budda Baker had a shot at Samuel but was a step or two behind and couldn't wrap up Samuel's legs on the sideline.
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- Cardinals top PFF graded players yesterday: Offense: -Michael Wilson -Gardner Minshew -Hjalte Froholdt Defense: -Andrew Billings -Josh Sweat -Budda Baker
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With Trade Speculation, Budda Baker Is Going To 'Live In The Present'
10 more updatesfrom 8 sources
- 4d Pro Football Talk Budda Baker says he's focused on the Cowboys, not trade talk
- 4d CBS Sports NFL Headlines LOOK: Cardinals' Budda Baker addresses trade rumors while wearing Halloween costume
- 4d Kyle Odegard (X) Just a regular day of Budda Baker answering trade questions in a Halloween mask ☠️☠️☠️
- 4d Jordan Schultz (X) #Cardinals All-Pro S Budda Baker answering questions about a possible trade in his Halloween costume is the funniest thing you’ll see all day 😂💀🎃
- 4d Bo Brack (X) Budda Baker is a big time Halloween guy
- 4d John Shipley (X) Best sport in the world and it’s not close · Quoting Nolan Bianchi: Budda Baker fielding trade deadline questions with a full Halloween costume on is one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen
- 4d Cardinals Team Site With Trade Speculation, Budda Baker Is Going To 'Live In The Present'
- 4d John Shipley (X) Budda Baker fielding trade deadline questions with a full Halloween costume on is one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen
- 4d Bo Brack (X) A masked Budda Baker addresses trade rumors. The Arizona Cardinals Pro Bowl safety says he’s just focused on the Cowboys
- 4d Josh Weinfuss (X) What’s a Halloween without a Budda Baker mask appearance…
- 4d Darren Urban (Bluesky) #AZCardinals S Budda Baker with his annual Halloween presser.
- Budda Baker hasn't asked to be traded, and hasn't asked not to be traded
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NEWS: Cardinals S Budda Baker told me today he has not asked for a trade but has also not asked not to be traded.
He hopes to stay in Arizona after the dust of the trade deadline settles but he said he understands the NFL is a business.
My story from today
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- 6d Josh Weinfuss (X) NEWS: Cardinals S Budda Baker told me today he has not asked for a trade but has also not asked not to be traded. He hopes to stay in Arizona after the dust of the trade deadline settles but he said he understands the NFL is a business. My story from today
- 6d ESPN NFL News Pro Bowler Baker: Want to stay with Cardinals, but understand it's a business
- 6d Josh Weinfuss (X) Besides DT Walter Nolen III not practicing, which we knew ahead of time, a handful of players were not on the field during the open portion of Arizona's practice today: - S Budda Baker (likely rest) - Edge Josh Sweat (like rest) - LB Mack Wilson Sr. - RB Tyler Allgeier - LB Zaven Collins - RT Elijah Wilkerson - G Jon Gaines II - G Isaac Seumalo
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No Max Melton (knee) for the Cardinals. Will likely be Kei’Trel Clark on the outside now, opposite Denzel Burke.
Budda Baker (groin) and Darius Robinson (back) both active after being listed as questionable. · Quoting Arizona Cardinals: Our inactives for today
3 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Oct 25 Josh Weinfuss (X) A very cool moment: After coming back on the field to start these second half, Budda Baker made sure to seek out Larry Fitzgerald to give him a hug. Baker is the only member of this year's roster to have played with Fitz.
- Oct 25 Theo Mackie (X) Nick Rallis dials up another blitz with Budda Baker and Jack Gibbens, and the Cards get off the field on third down. Same recipe he used to so much success last week.
- Oct 25 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) Budda Baker (groin/illness) active for Week 7
- Oct 25 Theo Mackie (X) No Max Melton (knee) for the Cardinals. Will likely be Kei’Trel Clark on the outside now, opposite Denzel Burke. Budda Baker (groin) and Darius Robinson (back) both active after being listed as questionable. · Quoting Arizona Cardinals: Our inactives for today
- Cardinals S Budda Baker (groin/illness) is listed as questionable and expected to play against the Broncos, source says.
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Budda Baker, Max Melton and Darius Robinson all questionable against the Broncos.
LaFleur made it sound today as if all three are likely to play, though Melton’s DNP makes him a question mark.
2 more updatesfrom 1 source
- Oct 23 Theo Mackie (X) Budda Baker, Max Melton and Darius Robinson all questionable against the Broncos. LaFleur made it sound today as if all three are likely to play, though Melton’s DNP makes him a question mark.
- Oct 23 Bo Brack (X) Rundown on Arizona Cardinals key injuries going into Week 7 matchup with Broncos: OUT: RB Jeremiyah Love, DL Walter Nolen III, RG Jon Gaines II, S Dewey Wingard Budda Baker "will be fine" Max Melton "monitoring" but "feeling better" Darius Robinson "similar" to Melton
- Oct 23 Bo Brack (X) Arizona Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur says they’re monitoring both Budda Baker and Max Melton but each are trending in a positive direction for Week 7
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Most defensive stops among safeties this season
Kyle Hamilton 11
Budda Baker 8
Jalen Ramsey 8
Ji-Ayir Brown 8
Nick Emmanwori 8
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 22 David Lombardi (X) It turns out that actually having a pass rush helps safeties a ton. That was one of my main points this offseason and for some reason controversial. 49ers have gone from 1.2 to 2.5 sacks per game. Over 2x surge and Ji'Ayir Brown is now on a quality stop leaderboard · Quoting PFF: Most defensive stops among safeties this season Kyle Hamilton 11 Budda Baker 8 Jalen Ramsey 8 Ji-Ayir Brown 8 Nick Emmanwori 8
- Oct 22 David Lombardi (X) Most defensive stops among safeties this season Kyle Hamilton 11 Budda Baker 8 Jalen Ramsey 8 Ji-Ayir Brown 8 Nick Emmanwori 8
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Budda Baker: Questionable
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Mike LaFleur said Jeremiyah Love, Walter Nolen and Andrew Wingard won’t practice today as they deal with their injuries. An illness is going through the facility, LaFleur said, which will cause Budda Baker and Jedrick Wills Jr. to miss today’s practice.
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Budda Baker against the Rams:
6 tackles
2 TFL
2 QB hits
Sack
Pass defensed
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- #AZCardinals not only activate S Kitan Crawford from IR but also elevate S Jerrick Reed from PS, with Budda Baker questionable with a groin injury.
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Budda Baker: Questionable
3 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Oct 16 ESPN NFL Injury Report Budda Baker: Questionable+1
- Oct 16 Cardinals Team Site Blitzing Budda Baker, Loveless In L.A., And Friday Before The Rams
- Oct 16 Bo Brack (X) FINAL Arizona Cardinals injury report for Week 6 against the Rams: Budda Baker & Zaven Collins both downgraded to questionable after not practicing today
- NFL trade deadline proposals: One move for each of eight Super Bowl contenders
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Baker is back on the field. · Quoting Josh Weinfuss: Budda Baker was down after that play and trainers were looking at his left knee. Took him a few moments to stand up and he limped off the field.
3 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Oct 11 Kyle Odegard (X) The Cardinals need to deal Budda Baker and Josh Sweat before the trade deadline. Monti Ossenfort should not be employed and making those decisions.
- Oct 11 Josh Weinfuss (X) Baker is back on the field. · Quoting Josh Weinfuss: Budda Baker was down after that play and trainers were looking at his left knee. Took him a few moments to stand up and he limped off the field.+1
- Oct 11 Josh Weinfuss (X) Budda Baker was down after that play and trainers were looking at his left knee. Took him a few moments to stand up and he limped off the field.
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Undrafted rookie Wydett Williams in at safety along with Budda Baker for the Arizona Cardinals with the injury to Dewey Wingard
6 more updatesfrom 5 sources
- Oct 4 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [NFL] Budda Baker picks off Jameis Winston!
- Oct 4 Josh Weinfuss (X) Now it's Budda Baker with a pick of Jameis Winston. He returned it for 22 yards but a penalty on Wydett Williams Jr. pushed the return back to the Giants 37.
- Oct 4 Pat Leonard (X) Chris Manhertz called for a holding penalty that puts Giants behind the sticks. Jameis Winston throws a 3rd down interception to Budda Baker. Arizona takes over at 37-yard line
- Oct 4 Ed Valentine (Bluesky) 3rd and 13 and Jameis Winston throws a pick to Budda Baker to start the 2nd half. No #NYGiants WR close to that one. Jameis is Jameising.
- Oct 4 Josh Weinfuss (X) Budda Baker lays a massive hit on Giants receiver Darnell Mooney to knock the ball loose for an incompletion.
- Oct 4 Bo Brack (X) Vintage Budda Baker blows up pass on 3rd & 5. Cardinals defense forces 3 and out after pick.
- Oct 4 Bo Brack (X) Undrafted rookie Wydett Williams in at safety along with Budda Baker for the Arizona Cardinals with the injury to Dewey Wingard
- In open part of #AZCardinals practice, didn’t see Josh Sweat (probably rest) Budda Baker (probably rest) Rabbit Taylor-Demerson Meanwhile, new edge rusher Kendrick Bourne works on his moves.
- Budda Baker and Josh Sweat are playing poorly through three games. The Cardinals made a mistake by not selling high on them this offseason.
- Budda Baker is allowing a perfect passer rating of 158.3 in coverage this season, per PFF.
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Complete busted coverage there from Budda Baker and Will Johnson, and the Cardinals let JSN beat them for an 82-yard TD. Not ideal.
3 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Sep 20 Bo Brack (X) Budda Baker sacks Drew Lock to end the half and the Cardinals go into the locker room tied with the Seahawks, 7-7.
- Sep 20 Josh Weinfuss (X) Budda Baker closes out the half with a sack of Drew Lock. It's halftime here in Glendale and at the game is tied at 7.
- Sep 20 Gregg Bell (X) Drew Lock completes to Jaxon Smith-Njigba quickly outside left #Seahawks convert third and short. Budda Baker open-field tackle saves a touchdown
- Sep 20 Theo Mackie (X) Complete busted coverage there from Budda Baker and Will Johnson, and the Cardinals let JSN beat them for an 82-yard TD. Not ideal.
- Justin Herbert on Cardinals safety Budda Baker: "He does everything. He's able to make so many plays in so many different positions on the field and they kind of let him do his thing and that's what he does best. He goes and makes plays and whether he's in the run fits, dropping back coverage, he just finds a way to be around the ball and he's definitely going to have to be aware of on the field."
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Mike LaFleur said the Cardinals’ captains are:
- Jacoby Brissett
- Hjalte Froholdt
- Budda Baker
- Mack Wilson, Sr.
- Casey Kreiter
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Sep 7 Darren Urban (Bluesky) #AZCardinals captains for 2026: QB Jacoby Brissett C Hjalte Froholdt LS Casey Kreiter S Budda Baker LB Mack Wilson Sr.+2