Budda Baker asks the Arizona Cardinals to trade him; where would the Pro Bowl safety end up?
Another famous person might be leaving Arizona soon.
Cards' safety A source with knowledge of the issue informed USA TODAY Sports that Budda Baker has asked for a trade. Due to the sensitivity of the subject, the speaker spoke on the condition of anonymity.
The Cardinals originally selected Baker in the second round of the 2017 draft. One of the top safeties in the NFL, he has played his whole career in Arizona.
Five-time Pro Bowler and two-time first team All-Pro Baker. In 93 career games, all while wearing a Cardinals uniform, the defensive back has accumulated 650 tackles, 34 pass deflections, seven interceptions, and six forced fumbles.
In 2020, the Cardinals and the 27-year-old inked an extension to their contract. He has a contract.
This offseason, other well-known athletes have also left the desert, not just Baker. J.J. Watt, a future Hall of Famer, retired, and talented wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is thought to be leaving Arizona.
All of this happened following Kliff Kingsbury's dismissal as head coach. Jonathan Gannon, a brand-new head coach, took his place.
Budda Baker's potential new teams include the Chicago Bears.
According to Over The Cap, the Bears have the most open salary cap space in the NFL, at $35.8 million. Ryan Poles, the general manager of the Bears, has demonstrated a desire to pursue players aggressively this offseason.
Eagles of Philadelphia
C.J. Gardner-Johnson, a versatile safety, left the Eagles in free agency. In Philadelphia's defensive backfield, Baker would better the situation and fill the vacuum.
Massachusetts Patriots
Devin McCourty, a longtime Patriots safety, retired this offseason. In the defensive backfield, Baker would be a capable replacement and a leader for the New England defense.
Colts of Indianapolis
According to Over The Cap, the Colts have $22.4 million in salary cap room. Following the Dallas Cowboys' acquisition of CB Stephon Gilmore, Indianapolis' defensive backfield could use a playmaker and a seasoned captain.