Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker receives annual recognition for his “outstanding sportsmanship.”
On Wednesday, the NFL announced the 32 nominees for the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award, and Baker has been Arizona’s pick for six straight years.
The last time another Cardinal was selected was back in 2019, when center A.Q. Shipley was the nominee.
The award has been around since 2014, and Arizona’s Larry Fitzgerald was the first recipient. Current Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell won it as a member of the Baltimore Ravens in 2022.
Baker has been an invaluable member of the Cardinals throughout his career, not only for his production but the fire with which he plays and leadership he displays.
The veteran is in his ninth season, all with the Cardinals, and he leads the team with 78 total tackles. He intercepted his first pass of the year in Sunday’s loss to Jacksonville.
The eight finalists will be announced next month.
Art Rooney Sportsmanship award nominees
Cardinals – Budda Baker
Falcons – Kaden Eliss
Ravens – Kyle Van Noy
Bills – Josh Allen
Panthers – Derrick Brown
Bears – Drew Dalman
Bengals – Chase Brown
Browns – Joel Bitonio
Cowboys – Dak Prescott
Broncos – Talanoa Hufanga
Lions – Derrick Barnes
Packers – Jordan Love
Texans – Nico Collins
Colts – DeForest Buckner
Jaguars – Travis Etienne
Chiefs – Trent McDuffie
Raiders- Brock Bowers
Chargers – Khalil Mack
Rams – Matthew Stafford
Dolphins – Zach Seiler
Vikings – Brian O’Neill
Giants – Wan’Dale Robinson
Jets – Harrison Phillips
Patriots – Marcus Jones
Saints – Demario Davis
Eagles – Zack Baun
Steelers – Pat Freiermuth
49ers – Kyle Juszczyk
Seahawks – Charles Cross
Buccaneers – Lavonte David
Titans – Peter Skoronski
Commanders – Tress Way
