Finally, the subject of trade rumors involving safety Budda Baker occurred. Baker is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in March, but it’s important to realize that if he leaves in the offseason, the Cardinals could acquire a compensatory draft pick that could be in line with what they might acquire in a trade.

Two weeks ago, the Arizona Cardinals were 2-4, careening toward another uninspired season. They did not look like the type of team to be an aggressive buyer at the NFL trade deadline. Since then, they’ve changed the calculus.

The Chicago Bears are benching cornerback Tyrique Stevenson for Sunday's game against the Arizona Cardinals, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson pulled himself out of practice after learning he was being demoted for Week 9, according to Jay Glazer.