Bills Connected to 8-Time Pro Bowl Safety as Possible Trade Suitor Before Deadline

With a significant need at safety, the Buffalo Bills have been linked as a possible trade suitor for a Pro Bowl safety.

By Mike Moraitis · Sports Illustrated – Bills On SI

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 6:00 PM

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Sports Illustrated's Matt Verderame identified the Buffalo Bills as a potential trade suitor for Cardinals safety Budda Baker.
Writer Mike Moraitis argues Buffalo should target the eight-time Pro Bowler to strengthen a struggling safety corps.
Baker is signed through 2027 under a three-year, $54 million contract extension signed in December 2024.

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Sports Illustrated's Matt Verderame named the Buffalo Bills and Chicago Bears as potential trade suitors for Arizona Cardinals eight-time Pro Bowl safety Budda Baker ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline. Writer Mike Moraitis argues that Buffalo should pursue Baker to address defensive struggles and instability at the safety position, currently manned by Cole Bishop and C.J. Gardner-Johnson.

Baker is signed through 2027 under a three-year, $54 million extension signed in December 2024. Moraitis estimates Buffalo would need to clear around $5 million in salary cap space to take on Baker's 2026 salary and likely surrender at least a fourth-round draft pick to complete the trade.

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