The Wild Card game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams is overshadowed by an injury to Budda Baker. The Cardinals star remains motionless on the ground after a collision and has to be taken to hospital. He has since been able to leave the hospital.

Los Angeles/Munich – The Arizona Cardinals are worried about their star safety Budda Baker after the playoff loss against the Los Angeles Rams.

The 26-year-old pass defender collided with Rams running back Cam Akers shortly before the end of the third quarter and remained motionless on the ground afterwards. Akers, who was running at a high rate of speed toward the end zone, bounced his shoulder against Baker’s lowered head, which, to make matters worse, hit the artificial turf awkwardly.

Update: Baker has since left hospital

The Cardinals have officially announced that Baker has since left the hospital. The Cards tweeted a picture of Baker on it just as he was heading home to Arizona.

Tuesday update on Budda Baker:

Budda stayed overnight at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles for continued evaluation, imaging and testing.

He was cleared by the physicians there, released this morning and is on his way back to Arizona. pic.twitter.com/GIt1s8k24l

– Mark Dalton (@CardsMarkD) January 18, 2022

Baker reports from hospital

The veteran was immediately treated by team doctors, and after a lengthy break for treatment, the 26-year-old was eventually wheeled off the field on a stretcher.

The Cardinals announced a short time later that Baker was conscious and able to move his arms and legs. The safety was taken to hospital for a detailed examination.

From there, he has since reached out via Twitter to let his fans know that everything is fine so far. “Thank you so much for all the prayers. I am fine,” he wrote. However, an official diagnosis is still pending.

Thank you all for the prayers. I am doing good

– Budda Baker (@buddabaker32) January 18, 2022

Bitter night for Arizona

Arizona lost in Los Angeles with 11:34 to play.

Baker had recorded four tackles until his injury. A few weeks ago, the veteran had been selected to the Pro Bowl for his outstanding performance