Arizona Cardinals’ Safety Budda Baker Remains Dedicated to Football Amidst Contract Uncertainty

The Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker has not participated in offseason activities with the team for a year now, hoping to secure a long-term contract extension. However, this did not come to fruition and he eventually reported to training camp after negotiating additional bonuses and incentives in his existing deal. Despite this, Baker remains unchanged in his approach to offseason programs and the upcoming season. He plays every week at a high level due to the hard work he puts in, treating every year as if it were a contract year.

On Monday, Baker expressed his dedication to the game, emphasizing that he loves football and plays at a high level every week because of the hard work he puts in. He believes in focusing on what he can control and doing his job to the best of his ability, trusting that everything else will fall into place. The Cardinals have undergone significant changes since General Manager Monti Ossenfort and head coach Jonathan Gannon joined the team last year, with a continued process of adding new pieces until a winning formula is found. The upcoming months will play a crucial role in determining whether Baker will continue to be a part of the team’s plans beyond 2025.