The Arizona Cardinals announced that six-time Pro Bowl safety Budda Baker has agreed to a three-year, $54M extension, which will keep him under contract through the 2027 season.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter: “Cardinals All-Pro S Budda Baker has reached agreement on a three-year, $54 million contract extension, including $30M guaranteed. The $18M APY deal is the largest third contract for a safety in NFL history. The contract was negotiated by David Mulugheta of Athletes First.”

Baker, who ranks second in the NFL in tackles this season, is in his eighth season with Arizona.  The 28-year-old veteran has a league-high 88 solo tackles through 14 games this season, and also recorded nine tackles for a loss, two sacks and three passes defensed. Over 12 appearances last season, Baker totaled 87 combined tackles.

The Arizona Cardinals (7-7) will face the Carolina Panthers (3-11) at 1 p.m. EST Sunday in Charlotte, N.C.

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