Budda Baker Addresses Trade Rumors in Halloween Mask

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker addressed trade speculation during a Friday media availability while wearing a Halloween clown mask, saying he was focused on the present and the team’s game against the Dallas Cowboys. Baker told reporters he planned to have a good practice and concentrate on trying to win at the Cowboys’ stadium. His comments did not confirm whether he would remain with Arizona or be traded before the NFL deadline. Earlier in the week, Baker said he had not asked the Cardinals to trade him, but had also not asked the team to keep him. He said he had not spoken with general manager Monti Ossenfort about a possible move. Baker described his approach as focusing on what he could control and taking the season one week at a time. The safety has been linked to trade speculation for several years, according to Baker, who said the rumors had followed him for about five or six years. His remarks came as the Nov. 10 deadline approached. Reports described Arizona as a potential seller, but no decision to trade Baker was established. Baker’s mask was part of his Halloween costume during the media session, which also included questions about the Cowboys game and...