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Once Again, Budda Baker Recognized As Art Rooney Sportsmanship Finalist

Safety has made it to final round three straight years

Cardinals safety Budda Baker gives Rams running back a hug following Sunday's game.
Cardinals safety Budda Baker gives Rams running back a hug following Sunday's game.

It's a three-peat for No. 3.

For the third consecutive year, Cardinals safety Budda Baker was named a finalist for the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award.

The award goes to a player who "best demonstrates the qualities of on-field sportsmanship, including fair play, respect for the game and opponents, an integrity in competition." The winner is announced during NFL Honors on Feb. 5, 2026, during Super Bowl week. Current NFL players vote for the winner.

Baker is one of eight finalists. The others are Miami' defensive lineman Zach Sieler, Baltimore linebacker Kyle Van Noy, Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner from the Colts, and defensive tackle Harrison Phillips from the Jets. The other NFC representatives are Vikings offensive tackle Brian O'Neill and Bucs linebacker Lavonte David and Saints linebacker Demario Davis.

If Baker wins the award, the Cardinals will become the second NFL team to have multiple Rooney Sportsmanship Award winners. Larry Fitzgerald won the inaugural award back in 2014. Current Cardinals defensive tackle Calais Campbell won the award in 2022 as a member of the Ravens.

Last season Bills QB Josh Allen brought home the Rooney Sportsmanship Award to go with his MVP award.

Through 13 games, Baker has 93 tackles, an interception, and a half-sack.

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