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 safety Budda Baker gave his team everything he had in the tank during the 2024 season. Although his team didn’t make the postseason, it would be a disservice to undermine the tenacio

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

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

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.

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.

Among the biggest needs for the Cardinals this offseason is adding pass-rushing help. The deadline to exercise fifth-year options for players selected in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. The Cardinals don’t have to worry about this date since they dealt their first-rounder for Hollywood Brown in 2022.

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."

Kevin Durant scored 31 points, Jusuf Nurkic added 18 points and 14 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Dallas Mavericks 114-102 on Saturday night.

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.

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,