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9:41 AM PT — Great news … Baker just posted a video update from his hospital bed, and he says he’s doing well and is expecting to make a full recovery.
In fact, the Cardinals star was in such good spirits … he even made a joke about not being able to shower and smelling awful.
“Everything came out clean,” Budda said of his test results. “I’ll make a fully recovery. So, definitely blessed.”
Very scary moment during the Cardinals vs. Rams playoff game on Monday … Arizona star Budda Baker needed to be taken to the hospital following a violent collision with an L.A. player.
In the third quarter of the Rams’ blowout win, Baker — a Pro Bowler this season — was attempting to make a tackle on Cam Akers, when the two brutally slammed heads.
Prayers up for Budda Baker pic.twitter.com/6UwR2cFTB3
— Roto Street Journal (RSJ) (@RotoStJournal) January 18, 2022
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Video of the play shows Baker immediately went limp, appearing to be knocked unconscious as soon as the impact happened.
The 26-year-old laid on the ground for several minutes, before trainers strapped him to a backboard and eventually loaded him into an ambulance.
Budda Baker was moving his hands. Hopefully a good sign 🙏 pic.twitter.com/TzCsQLrqIZ
— Mr Matthew CFB (@MrMatthewCFB) January 18, 2022
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Thankfully, the Cardinals announced their star player never lost movement or feeling in his extremities … and was both alert and communicative.
Baker later tweeted he’s doing “good” … writing, “Thank you all for the prayers. I am doing good.”
There’s been no word yet if the Arizona safety has been released from the hospital.
Cam Akers is going to hell bruh pic.twitter.com/dl2GnyhQ3Z
— BaL (@GoldenBalmung) January 18, 2022
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Akers — who actually taunted Baker following the hit — apologized for his actions … saying in a tweet of his own, “I didn’t know he was hurt after the play but I have nothing but respect for him.”
The Cardinals season is now over following the 34-11 loss, while the Rams will travel to Tampa Bay this weekend to play Tom Brady and the Buccaneers.
Get well soon, Budda.
Originally Published — 6:05 AM PT