Badara Traore is a 6 ft 7 offensive tackle for the Arizona Cardinals. The Hyde Park native is currently in his third season as an NFL player. Traore has a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from Louisiana State University.
He was initially signed by Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL Draft but didn’t make an appearance. Prior to joining the Cardinals, he played for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Jacksonville Jaguars were the ones to pick up Traore off of the waiver wire on August 25, 2021. On August 31, 2021, he was released from the active roster and re-signed to the practice squad the following day.
On January 9, 2022, Traore played his first game in the National Football League (NFL) against the Indianapolis Colts.
On January 10, 2022, he put his signature on a reserve/future contract. On the 29th of August in 2022, the Jaguars released Traore from their roster.
Traore was added to the practice squad of the Arizona Cardinals on September 1, 2022 after being signed by the team.
How Much Does Badara Traore Make?
Badara Traore earns an annual salary of $207,000. His salary doesn’t include any bonuses and cap hits.