The Cardinals signed Budda Baker to a contract extension last month but still have plenty of free agents on defense and special teams.

Paramount to that squad, and the overperformance thereof, was standout veteran safety Budda Baker. Baker, who had a bit of a down year in 2023 (then again, who on that defense did

Arizona Cardinals star strong safety Budda Baker continues adding to his stacked resume. Baker was just announced as a second-team All-Pro for the 2024 season. This is the fourth time Baker has earned such honors.

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker has earned yet another honor for his play in the 2024 season. The Associated Press announced the 2024 All-Pro team and he was named to the second team.

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker was named an NFL Second Team All-Pro on Friday morning, while Trey McBride was left off both teams.

The Arizona Cardinals signed James Conner to a contract extension in November but still have plenty of free agents on the offensive side of the ball.

ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler says the Cardinals "could" re-sign White: "He is a key cog in coach Jonathan Gannon's defensive system, racking up 200-plus tackles since 2023. The Cardinals extended safety Budda Baker recently and could attempt to do the same with White, one of the better inside linebackers on the market."

Arizona Cardinals strong safety Budda Baker has been everything and more for the Cardinals since stepping foot in Arizona in 2017 and is showing no signs of falling off. Baker was named to his ...

The 2025 NFL draft is still more than three months away. That doesn’t stop some from matching players with teams. Pro Football Focus matched teams with a player deemed as their “ perfect prospect .” For the Arizona Cardinals, that is a pass rusher who perhaps will be available when they make their selection with the 16th pick in the first round.

However, he's reached the century mark in tackles five times in eight campaigns, including a personal best (by 17) in 2024. Baker is under contract through the 2027 campaign, so the 28-year-old remains locked in as a top IDP option among the league's defensive backs.

Will Hernandez and Trystan Colon are going to be free agents. Hernandez tore his ACL this past season. Third-round pick Isaiah Adams finished the season as the starter and could be the guy the coaches expect to be a starter in 2025 but that could also be at left guard. It is certainly a position that can be upgraded.

Ringing in the New Year comes with a combination of excitement and sadness in the football world. For many, an offseason of hard work to improve their game is ahead,