‘Tis the season for contract extensions. Especially for six-time Pro Bowlers.
The Cardinals and security Budda Baker agreed to phrases Tuesday night time on a three-year contract extension by way of the 2027 season.
This comes after the Cardinals lately prolonged the contract of operating again James Conner, in addition to beginning middle Hjalte Froholdt as they plan for the longer term.
Baker had indicated all alongside he was hopeful he was going to be staying in Arizona. Baker, a second-round decide in 2017, had acquired his first contract extension from the Cardinals in 2020, and the crew adjusted the remaining years earlier than the 2023 season.
ESPN reported Baker will get $30 million assured and it could possibly be value as much as $54 million. Baker had been scheduled to be a free agent after the season.
Baker, who has been a crew captain for every of the final 5 seasons, was named first-team All-Pro as a particular teamer in 2017 and as a security in 2020, in addition to incomes second-team honors in 2021.
This season Baker is second within the NFL with 142 tackles, needing six to set a career-high. He has been a menace all season for a protection that has performed higher than anticipated.
Baker mentioned throughout coaching camp he “after all” wished to remain in Arizona long-term.
“I’ve been drafted right here, I do know it wasn’t the identical coach or the identical (GM), however it’s the identical proprietor,” Baker mentioned. “And I used to be drafted right here, been right here six years, occurring seven, it has been superior for me. I like Arizona, I like Arizona followers, and I’ll proceed to play to one of the best of my skill and that will likely be at a excessive degree each 12 months. So, after all.”
