Budda Baker Fantasy

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (concussion) missed the end of the team's blowout loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the playoffs with a concussion, but he hasn't had any issues this offseason. The four-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro said, "I remember everything about it, before and after. But most importantly, I'm fine with no restrictions." The 26-year-old had no restrictions during the team's offseason program and has been taking on more of a leadership role this year as the quarterback of the defense. Baker finished the regular season with 98 tackles (63 solo), six tackles for loss, three QB hits, two sacks, three interceptions, seven passes defensed and a fumble recovery in 17 starts. He was the No. 17 defensive back in IDP formats.

Jun. 17th • 12:38 PM

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (concussion), who was taken off the field on a stretcher after a scary collision with running back Cam Akers late in the third quarter of Monday night's wild-card loss to the Los Angeles Rams, was released from a local hospital on Tuesday after being cleared by doctors. Baker said that he is "going to make a full recovery." The 26-year-old earned his fourth Pro Bowl nomination this year and recorded 98 tackles and three interceptions during the regular season. Baker will have plenty of time to recover from his head injury during the offseason and will return in 2022 as a key member of Arizona's secondary.

Jan. 18th • 7:54 PM

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (head, neck) suffered a scary injury in the second half of Monday night's wild-card game against the Los Angeles Rams. Baker took a hard hit from Rams running back Cam Akers near the goal line and appeared to lose consciousness on the play. Baker was immobilized and stretchered off the field, and he'll likely be taken to a local hospital to have his head examined. The good news is that he had movement in his extremities and gave a thumbs up before leaving the field. The Cardinals defense hasn't had any answers for the Rams offense all night long, and losing Baker, who made the Pro Bowl for the fourth time this season, won't help their cause. There's a good chance that Baker might stay overnight in a hospital as a precaution.

Jan. 17th • 10:44 PM