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OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

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Only two stops in Week 7 loss Baker logged two tackles (one solo) during Sundays' 30-16 loss to Denver.

Impact Baker was cleared to play against the Broncos after nursing a groin injury and an illness during Week 7 prep. He was on the field for 59 of the Cardinals' 61 defensive snaps (96.7 percent), but his two stops were a season low. The veteran safety is up to 44 tackles (25 solo), including a career-best 3.5 sacks, and four pass defenses (including one interception) through seven regular-season games.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to face Denver Baker (groin) is active against the Broncos on Sunday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Baker has been working through both a groin injury and an illness, but the veteran safety has been given the green light by medical staff to play Sunday. He has 42 tackles (24 solo), including a career-best 3.5 sacks, and four pass defenses (one interception) through six regular-season games.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Should play Week 7 Baker (groin) is listed as questionable but expected to play against the Broncos on Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Baker missed the first two practices of the week due to both an illness and groin injury before logging a limited session Friday. That was enough for him to draw the questionable tag for Week 7, and it appears the veteran safety will suit up against Denver.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Chance to play against Denver Baker (groin/illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Baker was held out of each of the first two practices due to an illness and groin injury, but he earned the questionable tag after logging a limited session Friday. Wydett Williams and Dadrion Taylor-Demerson would be the top candidates to start at safety if Baker cannot play.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from practice again Thursday Baker (groin/illness) did not participate at practice Thursday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Baker played through a groin issue in the Cardinals' contest against the Rams in Week 6, but he has now missed two straight practice sessions after an illness was added to his status on the injury report. If he can't practice Friday, he'll be facing an uphill battle to be available Sunday versus the Broncos.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Notches sack and pass defensed in win Baker logged six tackles (four solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a pass defensed in the Cardinals' 18-16 win over the Rams on Sunday.

Impact The veteran strong safety did it all in Sunday's contest while playing all 57 of the Cardinals' defensive snaps. Baker sacked Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford for a loss of eight yards on first down in the second quarter, leading to a Rams punt. The defensive back regularly blitzes the quarterback and has accumulated 3.5 sacks through six regular-season games in 2026.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out practice Wednesday Baker (groin/illness) did not participate at practice Wednesday, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact Baker was able to play through his groin issue in Week 6 against the Rams, but now he's also dealing with an illness, and his status for Week 7 is in question. He'll probably have to manage a full practice Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 20 • AZCARDINALS.COM

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OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 18 • FOX SPORTS

Ready for Sunday Baker (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Impact Baker did not participate in Friday's practice after sustaining a groin injury. The safety appears to be gutting his way through the new issue to suit up for Sunday's divisional matchup with the Rams.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 18 • YOUTUBE

Questionable for Sunday Baker (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Impact Baker did not participate in Friday's practice with a new groin injury. The veteran strong safety is a durable defensive back, so he may be able to play through the issue for Sunday's divisional bout. If Baker cannot suit up, Dadrion Taylor-Demerson will likely start at strong safety.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Strong outing in loss Baker tallied five tackles (two solo) and an interception during Arizona's loss versus the Giants on Sunday.

Impact Baker had a strong outing despite the loss, as he managed to record one of the team's two interceptions of Jameis Winston. The 2017 second-round pick has now compiled 25 tackles (14 solo), including 1.5 sacks and an interception across his first four outings and will look to keep producing next week versus the Lions.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Purdy throws 4 TD passes to lead the injury-depleted 49ers to a 36-30 win vs. the Cardinals

Brock Purdy threw four touchdown passes with the first coming on a trick play and the injury-depleted San Francisco 49ers held on for a 36-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

The 49ers dial up a hook-and-ladder play to open scoring against the Cardinals

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SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Piles up 11 tackles in defeat Baker recorded 11 tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a pass breakup in Sunday's loss to the Seahawks.

Impact While Baker racked up a load of tackles, he was burned in coverage on Jaxon Smith-Njigba's 82-yard touchdown on a double-move in the first quarter. JSN made the entire Arizona secondary look foolish en route to 9-155-3 receiving line across 11 targets. Through two games this season, Baker has 16 tackles (11 solo), including 1.5 sacks, on 100 percent of the defensive snaps.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Humbling loss to the Seahawks shows just how far the Cardinals have to go to compete in NFC West

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SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 17 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Gets to Herbert late in Week 1 win Baker recorded five tackles (four solo), including 0.5 sacks, during the Cardinals' 26-14 win over the Chargers on Sunday.

Impact Baker and linebacker Jack Gibbens combined for an eight-yard sack on Justin Herbert late in the fourth quarter, setting back any dim hopes the Chargers had of making a late comeback. The combined sack matched Baker's total from last season, and he was one of three Cardinals to play all 55 defensive snaps in Sunday's win. The veteran safety has six 100-plus tackle campaigns under his belt, but he'll need more production in the box score in order to make it seven seasons reaching that milestone.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

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AUGUST 28 • YOUTUBE

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