GLENDALE — Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker was in full holiday spirit on Friday during the team’s press conferences.
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Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) works out during the team’s practice at State Farm Stadium on July 29, 2025. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Baker, a seven-year veteran, has always been one of the team’s biggest personalities, often showing a side of himself that goes beyond the field.
In a fun moment, the Arizona safety arrived wearing a gremlin mask to celebrate Halloween, a playful nod to one of the year’s spookiest days. He said he’d been scaring people all day.
“It’s been fun,” Baker said. “Always good to celebrate Halloween and the holiday when they’re on workdays.”
“Oh, I’ve been scaring people all morning” 😂@Buddabaker3 pic.twitter.com/JVXape92g5
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) October 31, 2025
Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) celebrates after beating the New York Jets 31-6 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Nov. 10, 2024. © Michael Chow/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Baker isn’t the only NFL player to embrace the holiday. Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson dressed as Eleven from Stranger Things, and running back Jahmyr Gibbs went as pro wrestling legend Jeff Hardy earlier in the week.
.@aidanhutch97 and @Jahmyr_Gibbs1 crushed their Halloween costumes 🎃
(via @amonra_stbrown) pic.twitter.com/mHB8B0CTzw
— NFL (@NFL) October 29, 2025
With the team facing speculation and questions about its season, Baker offered a lighthearted break by being himself and having fun with reporters.
Jan 5, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) against the San Francisco 49ers at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The Cardinals now turn their focus beyond Halloween to their next challenge Monday, when they face the Dallas Cowboys on Nov. 3 and look to snap a five-game losing streak.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
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