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
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.
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.
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."
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.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray was recently named one of the league's most valuable players in a list assembled by ESPN's Seth Walder. Murray landed at No. 11 in the entire league, ranking as the ninth best quarterback in a list that Walder says also used input from NFL front office personnel.