Despite being heralded as one of the team’s franchise players, it appears that the Arizona Cardinals could trade Budda Baker. Recently, Baker posted a cryptic GIF of Michael Jordan on Twitter, while also removing all the Cardinals-related content.

As it stands, it is unclear how severe the situation is. Is Baker’s trade initiated by him? Some insiders have said that he is currently frustrated with the franchise. It is believed that his request for an extension was not as smooth as he expected, resulting in his dissatisfaction.

Or, perhaps, the Cardinals are shopping him around. Under the new leadership of Monti Ossenfort and Jonathan Gannon, the Cardinals are experiencing a mass rebuild. DeAndre Hopkins will be traded soon, and the team is also looking to flip the third overall pick for extra draft capital. Is Baker’s trade the next twist? It had originally appeared that only Baker and Kyler Murray were safe from the exodus, but now it appears that Arizona’s flash sale extends to every asset on the team.

Either way, given Arizona’s inability to keep their key talent happy has tortured this franchise in recent history. Patrick Peterson, Tyrann Mathieu, and a number of former executives are among just some of the figures that have been vocal in their criticism of the organization. Is Baker the next in line?

Trade Value for Budda Baker

In 2022, Baker managed a 73.7 PFF grade. He made 110 tackles, one forced fumble, and two picks. The 27-year-old is widely considered one of the NFL’s top hybrid safeties and has attended 5 Pro Bowls and was named to the First-Team All-Pro twice.