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• Cardinals' Budda Baker: Records career-high tackle mark

  01/17/2025 • By RotoWire

  Baker racked up 164 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, five pass defenses and one forced fumble in 17 games during the 2024 regular season. Since entering the NFL as a second-round pick in the 2017 NFL Draft, Baker hasn't been involved too much in terms of turnovers (just seven interceptions, seven forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries in 122 career contests). 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 29-year-old remains locked in as a top IDP option among the league's defensive backs.

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• Cardinals' Budda Baker: Nearly picks off Stafford

  12/30/2024 • By RotoWire

  Baker logged seven tackles (one solo) and two pass defenses during the Cardinals' 13-9 loss to the Rams on Sunday. Baker nearly picked off Matthew Stafford late in the second quarter on a pass intended for Tyler Higbee, but instead the Rams scored on the next play on a one-yard touchdown run by Kyren Williams. Baker has tallied at least seven combined tackles in all but one game this season, and his 155 combined tackles through 16 regular-season games is second most in the NFL behind Zaire Franklin (165). With Arizona eliminated from playoff contention, Baker will look to finish the 2024 campaign on a high note against San Francisco on Sunday.

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• Cardinals' Budda Baker: Six tackles against Carolina

  12/24/2024 • By RotoWire

  Baker tallied six tackles (two solo) during the Cardinals' 36-30 overtime loss to the Panthers on Sunday. Baker has played in every single defensive snap in 11 of 15 regular-season games. He's up to 148 combined tackles on the year, which is not only the second-highest figure in the NFL behind Zaire Franklin (151), but a new career high for Baker as well. Baker's production was rewarded this past Tuesday when he signed a three-year, $54 million extension to become the third-highest paid safety on an APY basis behind Antoine Winfield and Derwin James. Baker will look to add to his tackling total in Saturday's NFC West clash against the Rams.

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• Cardinals' Budda Baker: Dominant in loss

  12/11/2024 • By RotoWire

  Baker totaled 18 tackles (eight solo) during Arizona's loss to the Seahawks on Sunday. Baker had one of his best games of the campaign despite the loss as he racked up a season-high 18 tackles. Throughout 13 games played, the 28-year-old has compiled 132 tackles (81 solo), with 2.0 sacks, and will look to add to his total during the team's Week 15 matchup versus New England.

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• Cardinals' Budda Baker: Continues dominating in Week 10

  11/11/2024 • By RotoWire

  Baker recorded nine total tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks and an additional two tackles for loss, and defended one pass in Sunday's 31-6 win over the Jets. Baker stuffed the stat sheet in Sunday's blowout win, continuing to add to one of the most productive seasons of his career. The All-Pro safety has now accumulated 100 total tackles (the second most in the NFL), including 1.0 sacks, and three passes defended through the Cardinals' first 10 games this season. Arizona has a Week 11 bye, and Baker is expected to keep building on his incredible 2024 campaign when the Cardinals take on the Seahawks in Week 12.

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