Arizona Cardinals Activate Safety Budda Baker from Injured Reserve Ahead of Seahawks Game

Returning after five-game absence due to hamstring injury; Baker's return adds depth to a struggling Cardinals squad amid trade speculations with a 1-5 record.

• Safety Budda Baker has been activated by the Arizona Cardinals from the injured reserve list before their match against the Seattle Seahawks. He had been sidelined since September 15 due to a hamstring injury sustained during practice.
• Baker is expected to bring crucial support to a struggling Cardinals team, currently with a disappointing 1-5 record. The team also activated rookie corner-back Garrett Williams and elevated running back Damien Williams and cornerback Bobby Price from the practice squad.
• Baker, a five-time Pro Bowl player and a two-time All-Pro, will return to the pitch after missing five games. Despite the injury, he has remained a key figure in the Cardinals' defense since being drafted by the franchise in 2017. Prior to this season, he had never missed more than two games in a season.
• Trade speculations surround Baker as he reportedly sought a new contract to become the highest-paid safety in the NFL or a trade. His current contract carries a cap hit of $17.9 million this season and is due to end after the 2024 campaign.
• The return of Baker to the field comes before the Cardinals' crucial game against the Seattle Seahawks. The stakes are high as the Cardinals aim to improve their lackluster standing in the NFC West.

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