Budda Baker
FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury has raved about the Clemson star's versatility since he surprisingly landed in the desert after falling to the No. 8 overall selection. (AP Photo/AJ Mast, File)
Settling down: Cards ask Simmons to focus on linebacker

By David Brandt Jul. 30, 2020 04:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 6, 2019, file photo, Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson (21), left, and Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald talk during an NFL football training camp practice at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Peterson believes the team can be among the NFL's elite this fall. Peterson is in the final year of a five-year contract and hopes to stay with the Cardinals for the remainder of his career. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Cardinals' Peterson to those who doubt him: "Wait and see"

By David Brandt May. 28, 2020 05:11 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) greets Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones (55) after an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. The 49ers won 28-25. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Jones: Cardinals defense 'loaded' after draft, free agency

By David Brandt May. 12, 2020 06:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 1, 2020, file photo, Minnesota defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Winfield was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round of the NFL football draft Friday, April 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File )
Bucs confident they landed solid help for Brady in draft

By Fred Goodall Apr. 25, 2020 09:28 PM EDT

In this still image from video provided by the NFL, Isaiah Simmons places an Arizona Cardinals cap on his head during the NFL football draft Thursday, April 23, 2020, after the Cardinals selected him eighth in the draft. (NFL via AP)
Cardinals add 'Swiss Army knife' on defense with Simmons

By David Brandt Apr. 23, 2020 09:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 24, 2019, file photo, Arizona Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury, right, talks with general manager Steve Keim as players on the NFL football team run sprints in Glendale, Ariz. Keim has been widely praised over the past few weeks after adding elite receiver DeAndre Hopkins in a trade and signing three potential defensive starters. The moves have given Arizona a lot of flexibility for the upcoming draft, eliminating the gaping holes that needed immediate attention. “We feel like we’re free to take the best available pick that comes at the No. 8 spot,” Kingsbury said. “That’s a tribute to Steve and the job that he’s done in the offseason.” (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Bold offseason moves mean Cardinals have options at No. 8

By David Brandt Apr. 16, 2020 12:32 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2020, file photo, Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins celebrates with fans after an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills in Houston. The Arizona Cardinals have acquired three-time All-Pro receiver DeAndre Hopkins in a trade that will send running back David Johnson and draft picks to the Houston Texans, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Monday, March 16, 2020, because the trade hasn't been officially announced. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Cardinals help defense, but big buzz surrounds WR Hopkins

By David Brandt Mar. 18, 2020 06:30 PM EDT

Cardinals defense needs help in free agency

By The Associated Press Mar. 17, 2020 07:07 PM EDT
ARIZONA CARDINALS (5-10-1) UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS: RT Marcus Gilbert, G Max Garcia, TE Charles Clay, QB Brett Hundley, DE Rodney Gunter,...

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones (55) celebrates after a sack against the Cleveland Browns during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Cardinals take step forward with more expected in future

By David Brandt Dec. 30, 2019 03:43 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff passes against the Arizona Cardinals during first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Arizona Cardinals at Los Angeles Rams 12/29/2019

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Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury wears a headset on the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Two straight wins have Cardinals hopeful for future

By David Brandt Dec. 23, 2019 04:42 PM EST

NFL Today, Week 16

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2019 09:32 PM EST
SCOREBOARD Monday, Dec. 23 Green Bay at Minnesota, 8:15 p.m. Aaron Rodgers and the Packers (11-3) can clinch the NFC...

Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins walks with trainers to a cart while being taken off the field after being sacked by New York Giants linebacker Lorenzo Carter during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Rookie QBs Haskins, Murray leave games with injuries

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2019 08:34 PM EST

Philadelphia Eagles' Vinny Curry (75) pulls down Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
The Latest: Bears NT Goldman leaves with concussion

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2019 11:06 AM EST

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) reacts during the second half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)
Playoff-bound Seahawks look to avoid letdown hosting Arizona

By Tim Booth Dec. 19, 2019 05:20 PM EST

Seahawks look to avoid letdown hosting lowly Cardinals

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2019 03:44 PM EST
ARIZONA (4-9-1) at SEATTLE (11-3) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, Fox OPENING LINE — Seahawks by 10 RECORD...

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Cleveland Browns at Arizona Cardinals 12/15/2019

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Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Los Angeles Rams at Arizona Cardinals 12/1/2019

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FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018 file photo, Arizona Cardinals strong safety Budda Baker (36) looks toward the quarterback during the first half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Glendale, Ariz. The Cardinals locker room was a jovial place on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019, with players rushing through their post-practice routine so they could embark on a five-day break away from football. Arizona safety Budda Baker hopes he and his defensive teammates have fun before coming back to the desert with better energy and focus. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Defense has been weak link in Cardinals rebuild

By David Brandt Nov. 21, 2019 05:08 PM EST

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald, left, runs against San Francisco 49ers middle linebacker Fred Warner during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers 11/17/2019

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