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Arizona Cardinals Secure All-Pro Safety Budda Baker with Three-Year, $54M Deal Through 2027

Dec 18, 2024, 12:29 AM

The Arizona Cardinals have secured the services of All-Pro safety Budda Baker through a three-year contract extension worth $54 million, with $30 million guaranteed. This deal, which extends Baker's tenure with the Cardinals through the 2027 season, was negotiated by David Mulugheta of Athletes First. At an average annual value of $18 million, the contract marks the largest third contract for a safety in NFL history. Baker, a six-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro, was drafted by the Cardinals in the second round in 2017 and has been a pivotal part of their defense.