Budda Baker trade rumors arise as Cardinals struggle early in season

With the Arizona Cardinals sitting at 1-2 in the 2026 NFL season, discussions around a potential trade for safety Budda Baker are heating up. The eight-time Pro Bowl player has recorded 20 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and is seen as a key name on the trading block amid Arizona's rebuilding efforts. Baker, 30, has performed well but faces challenges in pass coverage, allowing a passer rating of 158.3 against him. Given the Cardinals' early season struggles and Baker's significant cap savings potential, they may consider moving him to bolster their future prospects. Baker is in the final year of a three-year, $54 million contract, with the opportunity for a cap space savings of $17.9 million if traded or released by the offseason.

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