Baker recorded seven tackles (three solo) and one fumble recovery in the Cardinals' victory over the Cowboys on Monday night.
Baker recovered a second-quarter fumble by Jake Ferguson that was forced by LB Mack Wilson. Baker has started all eight games this season and has yet to miss a single defensive snap. On the year, the veteran safety is up to 56 tackles (26 solo), two pass breakups and the one fumble recovery.
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Cardinals' Denzel Burke: Season-high seven tackles in win
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Burke recorded seven tackles (six solo) in Monday night's win over the Cowboys.
With Max Melton sustaining a second-quarter concussion, Burke was forced into extensive playing time at cornerback, and the fifth-round rookie responded with a season-high seven tackles. If Melton is unable to play Week 10 against the Seahawks, Burke would be in line to see increased playing time against Seattle's new wideout quartet of Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Rashid Shaheed, Cooper Kupp (hamstring) and playmaking rookie Tory Horton.
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Cardinals' Mack Wilson: Exits game with rib injury
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Wilson (ribs) is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Cowboys.
Wilson appeared to sustain the injury early in the fourth quarter, and he is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Monday's game. Cody Simon should see additional work at linebacker for as long as Wilson is out of the game.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Done for Week 9
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Melton (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of Monday's matchup against Dallas.
Melton was evaluated for a concussion in the second quarter and was officially ruled out late in the third period. During his time in the game, he logged four tackles (three solo). Melton will need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol in order to be able to suit up in Sunday's Week 10 battle against Seattle.
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Cardinals' Max Melton: Possible concussion
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Melton is being evaluated for a possible concussion and is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Cowboys.
Melton took a hit to the head during the second quarter of Monday's game, and he is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. Denzel Burke and Kei'Trel Clark are candidates to see more snaps at outside corner for as long as Melton is out of the game.
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Cardinals' Kitan Crawford: Back in action
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Crawford (ankle) is active for Monday's game against the Cowboys, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Crawford was forced to miss the Cardinals' Week 7 loss to the Packers but is back in action following the team's bye. He'll contribute primarily on special teams.
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Cardinals' Cody Simon: Ready to face Cowboys
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Simon (illness) is active for Monday's game against the Cowboys, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Simon was added to the injury report Monday morning, but he'll be ready to suit up. He'll contribute primarily on special teams.
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Cardinals' Will Johnson: Will play Week 9
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Johnson (groin) is active for Monday's game against the Cowboys, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
The rookie second-rounder missed two games earlier in the season due to a groin injury, but he was able to play through the issue in the two contests prior to the Week 8 bye. The injury limited Johnson's practice participation Friday and Saturday, but he has been cleared to suit up Week 9 after going through pregame warmups.
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Cardinals' Walter Nolen: Green light to play Dallas
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The Cardinals activated Nolen (calf) from injured reserve, and he is active for Monday's game against the Cowboys, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
The rookie first-rounder has been cleared to make his NFL regular-season debut after missing the first seven games due to a calf injury he sustained during training camp. Nolen will likely work in a rotational role at defensive tackle when Calais Campbell and Dalvin Tomlinson are resting.
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Cardinals' Garrett Williams: Activated from IR, playing Monday
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The Cardinals activated Williams (knee) from injured reserve, and he is active for Monday's game against the Cowboys, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Williams has been cleared to return from a five-game absence due to a knee injury he sustained against the Panthers in Week 2. The return of the third-year pro means there will be less snaps available in the secondary for the likes of Kei'Trel Clark and Denzel Burke.
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Cardinals' Cody Simon: Iffy for Monday night
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The Cardinals added Simon to their injury report and list him as questionable for Monday's game against the Cowboys due to an illness, Darren Urban of the Cardinals' official site reports.
Arizona will likely see how Simon is feeling closer to the game's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff before deciding whether or not to make him active for the contest. A fourth-pick out of Ohio State, Simon is a depth linebacker who has played almost exclusively on special teams during his rookie season.
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Cardinals' BJ Ojulari: Ruled out for Week 9
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Ojulari (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Cowboys.
After logging limited practices all week, Ojulari will not play in Monday night's game against the Cowboys. The Cardinals opened his 21-day practice window Thursday as he continues to work his way back from the ACL, MCL, and lateral meniscus tears he suffered in August 2024. Ojulari's next chance to return to the field will be in the Cardinals' Week 10 matchup against the Seahawks on Nov. 9.
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Cardinals' Walter Nolen: Questionable to play
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Nolen (calf) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Cowboys.
Nolen has been a limited participant in practice since the Cardinals designated him to return from injured reserve Oct. 15. The rookie first-rounder has a chance to make his NFL debut for Monday's primetime matchup against the Cowboys, as head coach Jonathan Gannon made it sound as if he had a good chance to play, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.
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Cardinals' Will Johnson: Questionable to face Cowboys
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Johnson (groin) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Cowboys.
Johnson was a limited participant in Friday's practice after playing through his groin injury before the Week 8 bye. Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic said head coach Jonathan Gannon made it sound as if Johnson had a good chance to play Monday.
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Cardinals' Garrett Williams: Questionable to face Cowboys
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Williams (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday's game against the Cowboys.
Williams landed on injured reserve after sustaining a knee injury in Week 2 against the Panthers. Head coach Jonathan Gannon made it sound as if Williams has a good chance to play Monday after logging three limited practices this week, Theo Mackie of The Arizona Republic reports.
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Cardinals' Will Johnson: Dealing with groin injury
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Johnson (groin) was a limited participant in Friday's practice, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.
The rookie second-rounder was able to play through a groin injury prior to the Week 8 bye, so it's unclear whether his limitations during Friday's practice were due to a setback or for maintenance purposes. Johnson's participation in Saturday's practice will provide more clarity on his status heading into Monday night's game against the Cowboys.
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Cardinals' BJ Ojulari: Limited in return to practice
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Ojulari (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
The Cardinals opened Ojulari's 21-day practice window Thursday, and he was limited in his first practice of the season. The 2023 second-rounder tallied 40 tackles, including 4.0 sacks, across 17 regular-season games during his rookie year, but he was sidelined for his entire sophomore campaign after tearing the ACL, MCL and lateral meniscus in his left knee in August 2024, and a scope that he underwent in June revealed complications to the same knee that caused a setback during his rehab, per Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com. Ojulari will be in line to suit up for the Cardinals once he's been activated from IR, but he'll likely have to log full practices before Arizona makes that move.
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Cardinals' Walter Nolen: Still limited by calf injury
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Nolen (calf) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Nolen has been a limited practice participant since the Cardinals designated him to return from injured reserve Oct. 15. The rookie first-rounder will likely have to log full practices before being activated from IR ahead of Monday's game against the Cowboys. Nolen is in the final stages of his recovery from a calf injury he sustained in late July during training camp.
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Cardinals' Garrett Williams: Limited in return to practice
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Williams (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Williams landed on injured reserve in September after sustaining a knee injury in Week 2 against the Panthers. He's progressed enough in his recovery to return to practice, though he'll likely have to log full practices before the Cardinals activate him from IR. His practice participation over the next two days will determine whether he's ready to return from IR ahead of Monday's clash against the Cowboys.
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Cardinals' Garrett Williams: Getting designated for return
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Arizona designated Williams (knee) for return from its injured reserve list Tuesday, Josh Weinfuss of ESPN.com reports.
Williams missed the Cardinals' last five games leading up to their Week 8 bye due to a knee injury he suffered in Week 2 versus the Panthers, but it now looks like he could be on track to play again soon. His name will be worth looking out for when Arizona releases its first official practice report of the week Thursday.
