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Preview of Cardinals' Matchup | Bucs Blitz A look at the Buccaneers’ Week 13 clash with the Cardinals, including the return of Bucky Irving and the challenges that Trey McBride and Bu...

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • BUCCANEERS.COM

Film Room: Nolen's Big Man Touchdown, Budda's (Half) Sack Cardinals analyst A.Q. Shipley takes a look at two big Cardinals plays from the Jaguars game: Walter Nolen III's touchdown on the Jalen Thom...

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Very involved in Week 12 Baker tallied nine tackles (four solo), including 0.5 sacks, along with an interception Sunday in an overtime loss to Jacksonville.

Impact Baker got into the sack column for the first time this season with an assisted sack of Trevor Lawrence early in the second quarter. That was one of his nine stops in the contest, which tied for the team lead. Baker's biggest play, however, was a pickoff of Lawrence midway through the fourth quarter that set up a go-ahead touchdown by Arizona three plays later. The interception was Baker's first sine the 2022 season.

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Budda Baker, Calais Campbell, and Trey McBride Postgame Media | Week 12 vs Jaguars Budda Baker, Calais Campbell, and Trey McBride speak with the media in the locker room following the loss to the Jaguars in Week 12.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Lawrence throws 3 TD passes, Little kicks 52-yard FG in OT as Jaguars beat Cardinals 27-24

Trevor Lawrence threw three touchdown passes, Cam Little kicked a 52-yard field goal in overtime and the Jacksonville Jaguars overcame a turnover-filled performance to beat the Ari...

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Budda Baker Press Conference: November 20th, 2025 Budda Baker speaks with the media on Thursday, November 20th.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Posts eight stops vs. San Fran Baker logged eight tackles (three solo) during the Cardinals' 41-22 loss to the 49ers on Sunday.

Impact Baker was one of four Arizona defenders to play every single defensive snap Sunday and finished second on the team in tackles behind Cody Simon (12). Baker has posted at least five stops in each of the first 10 regular-season games and is up to 69 tackles (31 solo), two pass defenses and one fumble recovery in 2025.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals Cover 2 - Familiar Foes Face Off On Sunday Ep. 946 - Twelve times they've played against each other. Sunday will be No. 13 between Budda Baker and George Kittle. It's one of the many...

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • AZCARDINALS.COM

Budda Baker Press Conference: November 13th, 2025 Budda Baker speaks with the media on November 13th, 2025.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • AZCARDINALS.COM

49ers in playoff hunt despite injuries, hope for QB Purdy's return vs. Cardinals on Sunday

The San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals are two NFL teams that have had rough luck dealing with an avalanche of injuries so far this season, constantly shuffling important pi...

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Records five stops in Week 10 loss Baker finished Sunday's loss to the Seahawks with five tackles (two solo).

Impact The veteran safety dealt with a hamstring issue throughout the week but was ultimately cleared to suit up. Baker ended up logging 90 percent of Arizona's defensive snaps in the defeat -- the first time this season he hasn't been on the field for every defensive snap. His five tackles tied a season-low mark.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cardinals receive important update on Budda Baker's status On Wednesday, Cardinals standout safety and longest-tenured defender Budda Baker was limited in practice with a hamstring injury. The design...

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • RAISINGZONA.COM

Cleared to play Week 10 Baker (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact A hamstring injury limited Baker in the first two practices of Week 10 prep, but the veteran safety has been cleared to play against Seattle after logging a full practice Friday. The 2017 second-rounder has accumulated 56 tackles (26 solo), two pass defenses and one fumble recovery across eight regular-season games.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited again Baker (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official site reports.

Impact The safety was estimated to be a limited participant in Wednesday's walkthrough. Baker will have one more day to practice fully ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Seahawks. The veteran has played on every defensive snap this season for the Cardinals.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited practice Wednesday Baker (hamstring) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday, Zach Gershman of the Cardinals' official website reports.

Impact Baker popped up on the injury report to open the week with an apparent hamstring issue, but his ability to practice in any capacity is a good sign. The safety will have two more chances to log a full practice before Sunday's game versus the Seahawks.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Seven stops in MNF win Baker recorded seven tackles (three solo) and one fumble recovery in the Cardinals' victory over the Cowboys on Monday night.

Impact Baker recovered a second-quarter fumble by Jake Ferguson that was forced by LB Mack Wilson. Baker has started all eight games this season and has yet to miss a single defensive snap. On the year, the veteran safety is up to 56 tackles (26 solo), two pass breakups and the one fumble recovery.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Did the Cardinals trade Budda Baker? Arizona safety rumors had juice as NFL deadline approached | Sporting News He's been a star in Arizona for a long time.

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Popcorn fumble! Football bounces all over the place before Cardinals' recovery Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson fumbles and the ball is bobbled between multiple Arizona Cardinal defenders before safety Budda Baker...

NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • NFL.COM

Cardinals safety Budda Baker has Cowboys, OC Klayton Adams ready to expect the unexpected Adams, a former Cardinals assistant, knows firsthand about the danger and explosiveness the Pro Bowl safety provides.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Productive day in Week 7 Baker recorded eight total tackles (four solo) in Sunday's 27-23 loss to the Packers.

Impact Baker remained productive in Week 7, finishing tied for the team lead in stops with linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither. The safety is as steady as it gets, registering at least five tackles in all seven games this season. Baker has now compiled 49 total tackles (23 solo) and two passes defensed this year.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Budda Baker Press Conference: October 16th Budda Baker speaks with the media on Thursday, October 16th.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • AZCARDINALS.COM

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • AZCENTRAL.COM

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

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Lawrence throws 3 TD passes, Little kicks 52-yard FG in OT as Jaguars beat Cardinals 27-24

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