The Cardinals were shut out of both the all-league and all-conference teams, as voted on by NFL writers across the country.

Paramount to that squad, and the overperformance thereof, was standout veteran safety Budda Baker. Baker, who had a bit of a down year in 2023 (then again, who on that defense did

Just for good measure, Baker contributed two sacks, three quarterback hits and five passes defensed. He is also one of eight finalists for the 2024 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award. The winner will be announced during the NFL Honors event on Feb. 6 during Super Bowl week.

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker was named an NFL Second Team All-Pro on Friday morning, while Trey McBride was left off both teams.

The Cardinals signed Budda Baker to a contract extension last month but still have plenty of free agents on defense and special teams.

Among the biggest needs for the Cardinals this offseason is adding pass-rushing help. The deadline to exercise fifth-year options for players selected in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. The Cardinals don’t have to worry about this date since they dealt their first-rounder for Hollywood Brown in 2022.

The Arizona Cardinals' defense delivered a major ... was standout veteran safety Budda Baker. Baker, who had a bit of a down year in 2023 (then again, who on that defense didn't?),

Coming into the 2024 season, many expected the Arizona Cardinals to live and die by their offense, with the defense set up to struggle consistently. There was little talent on the defensive side of the ball.

The Arizona Cardinals have made a concerted effort to develop their younger players since organizational changes in 2023. Will it pay off in 2025?

The Arizona Cardinals' young defensive back was elite in 2024, and is solidifying himself among the best in the NFL.

The play: Jalen Reagor, the Chargers wide receiver, was wide open on a busted coverage. A few yards outside the end zone, cornerback Starling Thomas V caught up to Reagor from behind and forced the ball free. Safety Jalen Thompson recovered the ball in the end zone for the touchback.

Kevin Durant scored 31 points, Jusuf Nurkic added 18 points and 14 rebounds, and the Phoenix Suns beat the Dallas Mavericks 114-102 on Saturday night.