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{{Short description|American football player (born 1980)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
| name        = Anquan Boldin
| image       = Anquan boldin superbowl victory.jpg
| image_size  =
| alt         = 
| caption     = Boldin during the Ravens [[Super Bowl XLVII]] victory celebration
| number      = 81, 80
| position    = [[Wide receiver]]
| birth_date  = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|3|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[Pahokee, Florida]], U.S.
| death_date  = 
| death_place = 
| height_ft   = 6
| height_in   = 1
| weight_lb   = 220
| high_school = [[Pahokee High School|Pahokee]]
| college     = [[Florida State Seminoles football|Florida State]] (1999–2002)
| draftyear   = 2003
| draftround  = 2
| draftpick   = 54
| pastteams   =
* [[Arizona Cardinals]] ({{NFL Year|2003|2009}})
* [[Baltimore Ravens]] ({{NFL Year|2010|2012}})
* [[San Francisco 49ers]] ({{NFL Year|2013|2015}})
* [[Detroit Lions]] ({{NFL Year|2016}})
* [[Buffalo Bills]] ({{NFL Year|2017}})*
| highlights  =
* [[List of Super Bowl champions|Super Bowl champion]] ([[Super Bowl XLVII|XLVII]])
* [[NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award|NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year]] (2003)
* [[Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award|Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year]] (2015)
* 3× [[Pro Bowl]] ([[2004 Pro Bowl|2003]], [[2007 Pro Bowl|2006]], [[2009 Pro Bowl|2008]])
* [[PFWA All-Rookie Team]] ([[PFWA All-Rookie Team#2003|2003]])
* [[NFLPA Alan Page Community Award]]  (2014)
* [[BCS National Championship Game|BCS national champion]] ([[2000 Sugar Bowl|1999]])
* [[Atlantic Coast Conference football individual awards#Brian Piccolo Award|Brian Piccolo Award]] (2002)
* Second-team [[List of All-Atlantic Coast Conference football teams|All-ACC]] ([[2002 All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team|2002]])
| statlabel1  = [[Reception (gridiron football)|Receptions]]
| statvalue1  = 1,076
| statlabel2  = [[Receiving yards]]
| statvalue2  = 13,779
| statlabel3  = [[Touchdown|Receiving touchdowns]]
| statvalue3  = 82
| pfr         = BoldAn00 
}}

'''Anquan Kenmile Boldin''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|æ|n|k|w|ɑː|n}}; born October 3, 1980) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[wide receiver]] for 14 seasons in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[Florida State Seminoles football|Florida State Seminoles]] and was selected by the [[Arizona Cardinals]] in the second round of the [[2003 NFL draft]]. He also played for the [[Baltimore Ravens]], [[San Francisco 49ers]] and [[Detroit Lions]].

Boldin was the 2003 [[NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year]], was selected to three [[Pro Bowls]] and won [[Super Bowl XLVII]] with the Ravens. In 2015, he was named the [[Walter Payton Man of the Year]] for his community service.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gutierrez |first=Paul |date=February 7, 2016 |title=Anquan Boldin named Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/197879/anquan-boldin-named-walter-payton-nfl-man-of-the-year |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230422170544/https://tags.bluekai.com/site/24765?ret=html&phint=pageName%3Despnuk%3Anfl%3Ablog&phint=channel%3Despnuk%3Anfl&phint=eVar34%3D&phint=events%3Devent3&phint=prop1%3Despnuk&phint=swid%3D63A8E90C-9219-4BA8-CB7F-B00E388990CB&phint=unid&phint=prop4%3Dblog&phint=prop9%3Dstory%3Ascroll%2Bnext_story&phint=prop23%3Dlouis-jacques_marcel&phint=prop25%3Dfootball&phint=prop26%3Dnfl&phint=prop30%3Dpremium-no&phint=prop32%3D&phint=prop45%3D&phint=__bk_t%3DDolphins%27%20Jaelan%20Phillips%2C%20teammates%20inspired%20by%20mentoring%20incarcerated%20teens%20-%20NFL%20Nation-%20ESPN&phint=__bk_k%3D&phint=__bk_l%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.espn.co.uk%2Fblog%2Fnflnation%2Fpost%2F_%2Fid%2F320436%2Fdolphins-jaelan-phillips-teammates-inspired-by-mentoring-incarcerated-teens&phint=__bk_v%3D3.1.10&limit=10&r=15147166 |archive-date=April 22, 2023 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> Despite not being named to the [[National Football League 2000s All-Decade Team|NFL 2000s All-Decade Team]], Boldin is widely considered as one of the greatest wide receivers of his era.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 23, 2016 |title=#9 Anquan Boldin {{!}} Top 10 Wide Receivers of the 2000s {{!}} NFL Films |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StCx1XKMptk |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220816065437/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StCx1XKMptk |archive-date=August 16, 2022 |access-date=August 16, 2022 |website=YouTube.com |publisher=NFL Films |language=en}}</ref>

==Early life==
Boldin played football, [[basketball]], and ran track at [[Pahokee High School]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Evenson |first=John |date=November 25, 2019 |title=Retired NFL star Anquan Boldin shares his many passions at alma mater Pahokee H.S. |url=https://cbs12.com/sports/content/retired-nfl-star-anquan-boldin-shares-his-many-passions-at-alma-mater-pahokee-hs |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191222110218/https://cbs12.com/sports/content/retired-nfl-star-anquan-boldin-shares-his-many-passions-at-alma-mater-pahokee-hs |archive-date=December 22, 2019 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=CBS12.com |language=en}}</ref> His ability playing as a [[quarterback]] led him to be named [[Florida]]'s [[Mr. Football Award (Florida)|Mr. Football]] in 1998.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anquan Boldin |url=http://www.seminoles.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/boldin_anquan00.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120503132627/http://www.seminoles.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/boldin_anquan00.html |archive-date=May 3, 2012 |access-date=January 16, 2013 |website=Florida State University Official Athletic Site}}. Seminoles.com. Retrieved on February 4, 2013.</ref> During his senior season, Pahokee held a 10–0 regular season record including a 34–14 win over [[Glades Central High School|Glades Central]] in the annual Muck Bowl.<ref>{{Cite web |last=George |first=Dave |date=November 13, 1998 |title=Pahokee takes turn in muck; after a few tense moments, Boldin has the needed pluck |url=https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/high-school/1998/11/14/pahokee-takes-turn-in-muck/7153162007/ |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=The Palm Beach Post |language=en-US}}</ref>  After the season, he was a [[USA Today]] first-team selection and named ''Florida Player of the Year''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Roberts |first=Mike |date=September 8, 2022 |title=Anquan Boldin: One of NFL's greats on and off football field |url=https://bvmsports.com/2022/09/08/anquan-boldin-one-of-nfls-greats-on-and-off-football-field/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220910160109/https://bvmsports.com/2022/09/08/anquan-boldin-one-of-nfls-greats-on-and-off-football-field/ |archive-date=September 10, 2022 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=BVM Sports |language=en-US}}</ref>

Also a standout [[track and field|track]] athlete, Boldin competed in sprinting, jumping and throwing events at Pahokee High. He was timed at 52.34 seconds over [[400 meters]]. In jumps, he recorded a personal-best leap of 6.13 meters in the [[long jump]]. As a thrower, he got a top-throw of 13.53 meters in the [[shot put]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anquan Boldin – Florida State – Cardinals WR |url=https://www.trackingfootball.com/players/anquan-boldin-11407/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304023905/https://www.trackingfootball.com/players/anquan-boldin-11407/ |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |website=Tracking Football}}</ref>

In 2007, he was named to the [[FHSAA's All-Century Team|Florida High School Association All-Century Team]], a team compiled of the top 33 players in the 100-year history of high school football in the state of Florida.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 13, 2007 |title=FHSAA's All-Century Team |url=https://www.theledger.com/story/news/2007/12/13/fhsaas-all-century-team/25867144007/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230422170620/https://www.theledger.com/story/news/2007/12/13/fhsaas-all-century-team/25867144007/ |archive-date=April 22, 2023 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=The Ledger |language=en-US}}</ref>

==College career==
Boldin attended [[Florida State University]] from 1999 to 2002. In the 2002 season, he had nine receptions for 175 receiving yards against [[2002 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team|Notre Dame]], a three-touchdown game against [[2002 North Carolina Tar Heels football team|North Carolina]], and a two-touchdown game against [[Florida–Florida State football rivalry|rival]] [[2002 Florida Gators football team|Florida]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Notre Dame at Florida State Box Score, October 26, 2002 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2002-10-26-florida-state.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407101541/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2002-10-26-florida-state.html |archive-date=April 7, 2023 |access-date=April 22, 2023 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=North Carolina at Florida State Box Score, November 16, 2002 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2002-11-16-florida-state.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170723015837/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2002-11-16-florida-state.html |archive-date=July 23, 2017 |access-date=April 22, 2023 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Florida at Florida State Box Score, November 30, 2002 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2002-11-30-florida-state.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170722090122/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2002-11-30-florida-state.html |archive-date=July 22, 2017 |access-date=April 22, 2023 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He was converted to [[wide receiver]] in order to get more playing time. In 23 games at wide receiver, he caught 118 passes for 1,790 yards (averaging 15.2 yards per reception) and 21 touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anquan Boldin College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/anquan-boldin-1.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221017103127/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/anquan-boldin-1.html |archive-date=October 17, 2022 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

==Professional career==

===Pre-draft===
Boldin created initial concerns of the NFL scouts after he registered a relatively slow 4.7 time in the [[40-yard dash]] at the [[NFL Scouting Combine|NFL Combine]].<ref name="SI.com - 2003 NFL - Draft Preview">{{Cite news |date=February 24, 2003 |title=SI.com – 2003 NFL – Draft Preview |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2003/draft/news/2003/02/23/combine_sunday/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090123073050/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2003/draft/news/2003/02/23/combine_sunday/ |archive-date=January 23, 2009 |access-date=August 21, 2008 |work=CNN}}</ref>

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===Arizona Cardinals===

====2003 season====
Boldin was selected in the second round by the Arizona Cardinals with the 54th overall pick in the [[2003 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2003 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2003/draft.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181102170332/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2003/draft.htm |archive-date=November 2, 2018 |access-date=March 28, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

Boldin set an NFL record for most receiving yards by a rookie in his first game with 217 on ten receptions against the [[2003 Detroit Lions season|Detroit Lions]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Baum |first=Bob |date=September 14, 2003 |title=Boldin Ready to Prove His Worth On the Field |url=https://www.theledger.com/story/news/2003/09/14/boldin-ready-to-prove-his-worth-on-the-field/26074044007/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230422170531/https://www.theledger.com/story/news/2003/09/14/boldin-ready-to-prove-his-worth-on-the-field/26074044007/ |archive-date=April 22, 2023 |access-date=April 22, 2023 |website=The Ledger |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at Detroit Lions – September 7th, 2003 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200309070det.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416174830/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200309070det.htm |archive-date=April 16, 2023 |access-date=April 22, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 10, against the [[2003 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh Steelers]], he had eight receptions for 118 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 28–15 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at Pittsburgh Steelers – November 9th, 2003 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200311090pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020183732/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200311090pit.htm |archive-date=October 20, 2022 |access-date=April 22, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Two weeks later, he had six receptions for 123 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 30–27 loss to the [[2003 St. Louis Rams season|St. Louis Rams]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams at Arizona Cardinals – November 23rd, 2003 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200311230crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018230508/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200311230crd.htm |archive-date=October 18, 2022 |access-date=April 22, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 14, against the [[2003 San Francisco 49ers season|San Francisco 49ers]], he had nine receptions for 123 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 50–14 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers – December 7th, 2003 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200312070sfo.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170419213312/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200312070sfo.htm |archive-date=April 19, 2017 |access-date=April 22, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 16 against the [[2003 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle Seahawks]], he had ten receptions for 122 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 28–10 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks – December 21st, 2003 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200312210sea.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020183728/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200312210sea.htm |archive-date=October 20, 2022 |access-date=April 22, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

As a rookie, he tied [[Billy Sims]] for most yards from scrimmage by a rookie in his first game (217), and holds the NFL record for most receptions in the first 26 games of an NFL career (157).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Manuel |first=Dave |date=September 8, 2021 |title=Who Had The Best First Game For a Rookie in NFL History? |url=https://www.sports-king.com/best-first-game-ever-rookie-nfl-3128/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207090301/https://www.sports-king.com/best-first-game-ever-rookie-nfl-3128/ |archive-date=December 7, 2022 |access-date=April 22, 2023 |website=Sports-King.com}}</ref><ref name="ITTH" /> He is also the fastest to record 300 career receptions (47 games) and finished the season with 101 catches, 1,377 receiving yards, and eight touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anquan Boldin 2003 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoldAn00/gamelog/2003/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210924130839/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoldAn00/gamelog/2003/ |archive-date=September 24, 2021 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Boldin was the only rookie selected to the 2004 [[Pro Bowl]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2003 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2003/probowl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327184626/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2003/probowl.htm |archive-date=March 27, 2019 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2003 NFL All-Rookie Team |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/nfl-all-rookie-2003.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181029031023/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/nfl-all-rookie-2003.htm |archive-date=October 29, 2018 |access-date=April 21, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He was named Offensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press and the PFWA.<ref>{{Cite web |title=AP Offensive Rookie of the Year Winners |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/ap-offensive-rookie-of-the-year-award.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116080408/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/ap-offensive-rookie-of-the-year-award.htm |archive-date=November 16, 2018 |access-date=April 21, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=PFWA Offensive Rookie of the Year Winners |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/pfwa-offensive-rookie-of-the-year-award.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220621024300/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/pfwa-offensive-rookie-of-the-year-award.htm |archive-date=June 21, 2022 |access-date=April 21, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In addition, he was named Sporting News Rookie of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sporting News Rookie of the Year Winners |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/sporting-news-rookie-of-the-year-award.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220616055343/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/sporting-news-rookie-of-the-year-award.htm |archive-date=June 16, 2022 |access-date=April 21, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
[[File:Anquan Boldin 9-7-08.jpg|thumb|180px|Boldin spent seven seasons with the [[Arizona Cardinals]] from 2003 to 2009 and was voted to three [[Pro Bowl]]s during his tenure with the team. Here he is shown in September 2008.]]

====2004 season====
Boldin suffered a right knee injury in training camp.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 11, 2004 |title=Cards' Boldin injured |url=https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/2004/08/11/cards-boldin-injured/28820305007/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230422170604/https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/2004/08/11/cards-boldin-injured/28820305007/ |archive-date=April 22, 2023 |access-date=April 22, 2023 |website=Sarasota Herald-Tribune |language=en-US}}</ref> He was inactive for the first six regular season games. In the 2004 season, Boldin finished with 56 receptions for 623 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in ten games. He had two games going over 100 receiving yards on the year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anquan Boldin 2004 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoldAn00/gamelog/2004/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201002211127/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoldAn00/gamelog/2004/ |archive-date=October 2, 2020 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

====2005 season====
In Week 2, against the [[2005 St. Louis Rams season|St. Louis Rams]], Boldin had eight receptions for 119 receiving yards in the 17–12 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams at Arizona Cardinals – September 18th, 2005 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200509180crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221017020521/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200509180crd.htm |archive-date=October 17, 2022 |access-date=April 22, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 4, against [[2005 San Francisco 49ers season|San Francisco]], he had eight receptions for 116 receiving yards and a touchdown in the 31–14 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals – October 2nd, 2005 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200510020crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221204210706/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200510020crd.htm |archive-date=December 4, 2022 |access-date=April 22, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In the following game, against the [[2005 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]], he had ten receptions for 162 receiving yards and a receiving touchdown in the 24–20 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at Arizona Cardinals – October 9th, 2005 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200510090crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018230520/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200510090crd.htm |archive-date=October 18, 2022 |access-date=April 22, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 11, Boldin started a streak of five consecutive games going over the 100-yard mark. Arguably his finest moment came against the [[2005 San Francisco 49ers season|San Francisco 49ers]] on December 4 when he broke several tackles and scored the game-winning touchdown in a 17–10 win. He had 11 receptions for 156 receiving yards on the day.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers – December 4th, 2005 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200512040sfo.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221017043151/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200512040sfo.htm |archive-date=October 17, 2022 |access-date=April 22, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2005 |title=Warner, Boldin power Cards past Smith, Niners |url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=251204025 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303225830/http://espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=251204025 |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |access-date=April 22, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> In Week 15 against the [[2005 Houston Texans season|Houston Texans]], he had eight receptions for 134 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 30–19 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at Houston Texans – December 18th, 2005 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200512180htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116041142/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200512180htx.htm |archive-date=January 16, 2023 |access-date=April 22, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In the 2005 season, despite missing time with an injury, Boldin still caught more than 100 passes for over 1,400 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anquan Boldin 2005 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoldAn00/gamelog/2005/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201002211130/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoldAn00/gamelog/2005/ |archive-date=October 2, 2020 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He led the league in receiving yards per game with 100.1.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2005 NFL Leaders and Leaderboards |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2005/leaders.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180814232857/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2005/leaders.htm |archive-date=August 14, 2018 |access-date=April 21, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>  That year, he and fellow wide receiver [[Larry Fitzgerald]] became only the third duo from the same team to each catch over 100 receptions and top the 1,400-yard mark. They joined Detroit's [[Herman Moore]] and [[Brett Perriman]], who accomplished the feat in 1995, and Denver Broncos tandem [[Ed McCaffrey]] and [[Rod Smith (wide receiver)|Rod Smith]], who did it in 2000.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 2, 2006 |title=Cards' Rackers sets single-season field goal record |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2277467 |access-date=April 22, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>

====2006 season====
In Week 3, against the [[2006 St. Louis Rams season|St. Louis Rams]], Boldin had ten receptions for 129 receiving yards in the 16–14 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams at Arizona Cardinals – September 24th, 2006 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200609240crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901110616/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200609240crd.htm |archive-date=September 1, 2017 |access-date=April 22, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 6, against the [[2006 Chicago Bears season|Chicago Bears]], he had 12 receptions for 136 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 24–23 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Chicago Bears at Arizona Cardinals – October 16th, 2006 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200610160crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221009062239/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200610160crd.htm |archive-date=October 9, 2022 |access-date=April 22, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 12, against the [[2006 Minnesota Vikings season|Minnesota Vikings]], he had nine receptions for 140 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 31–26 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at Minnesota Vikings – November 26th, 2006 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200611260min.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901070554/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200611260min.htm |archive-date=September 1, 2017 |access-date=April 22, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> After compiling 83 catches, 1,203 receiving yards and four touchdowns in 2006, Boldin was selected to play in his second Pro Bowl.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anquan Boldin 2006 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoldAn00/gamelog/2006/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201002211132/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoldAn00/gamelog/2006/ |archive-date=October 2, 2020 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2006 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/probowl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180322081740/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/probowl.htm |archive-date=March 22, 2018 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

====2007 season====
Boldin was named the offensive captain for the Cardinals for the 2007 season.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 23, 2009 |title=Boldin laughs off reaction to run-in with Haley |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3853499 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230422170605/https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3853499 |archive-date=April 22, 2023 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Burson |first=Rob |date=April 20, 2009 |title=Anquan Boldin: Thanks for the Blood, Sweat, and Tears |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/159333-anquan-boldin-thanks-for-the-blood-sweat-and-tears |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221126233411/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/159333-anquan-boldin-thanks-for-the-blood-sweat-and-tears |archive-date=November 26, 2022 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref> In Week 3, against the [[2007 Baltimore Ravens season|Baltimore Ravens]], he had 14 receptions for 181 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 26–23 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at Baltimore Ravens – September 23rd, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200709230rav.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221208024628/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200709230rav.htm |archive-date=December 8, 2022 |access-date=April 22, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 7, he had two receiving touchdowns in the 21–19 loss to [[2007 Washington Redskins season|Washington]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at Washington Redskins – October 21st, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200710210was.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221117173102/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200710210was.htm |archive-date=November 17, 2022 |access-date=April 22, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 16, against the [[2007 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]], he had 13 receptions for 162 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in the 30–27 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Atlanta Falcons at Arizona Cardinals – December 23rd, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200712230crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110063249/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200712230crd.htm |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=April 22, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> During the season, he became the fastest player in NFL history to compile 400 career receptions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hensley |first=Jamison |date=August 21, 2017 |title=Anquan Boldin belongs in hall of toughness |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/baltimore-ravens/post/_/id/38076/anquan-boldin-belongs-in-hall-of-toughness-just-not-in-canton |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211015213821/https://www.espn.com/blog/baltimore-ravens/post/_/id/38076/anquan-boldin-belongs-in-hall-of-toughness-just-not-in-canton |archive-date=October 15, 2021 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> In the 2007 season, Boldin recorded 71 receptions for 853 receiving yards and nine receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anquan Boldin 2007 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoldAn00/gamelog/2007/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201002211135/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoldAn00/gamelog/2007/ |archive-date=October 2, 2020 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

====2008 season====
On September 28, 2008, Boldin was carted off the field after a violent [[helmet-to-helmet]] collision in the end zone with 27 seconds remaining in the Cardinals' 56–35 loss to the [[2008 New York Jets|New York Jets]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 28, 2008 |title=Cardinals' Boldin carted off field after hit to head |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3614514 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220407001323/https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3614514 |archive-date=April 7, 2022 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> While attempting to catch a long pass from [[Kurt Warner]], Boldin was hit in the back by free safety [[Kerry Rhodes]] and then took an illegal helmet-to-face shot from strong safety [[Eric Smith (safety)|Eric Smith]], knocking them both unconscious. Smith was able to get up after a few moments. After several minutes, Boldin was placed on a stretcher and carted off the field. Smith was fined $50,000 and suspended one game. Boldin left the game having caught 10 passes for 119 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at New York Jets – September 28th, 2008 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200809280nyj.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190226030256/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200809280nyj.htm |archive-date=February 26, 2019 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>  On October 4, 2008, coach Ken Whisenhunt announced that Boldin would be out for an indefinite time period with fractured [[paranasal sinuses]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 4, 2008 |title=Cardinals WR Boldin undergoes surgery to repair facial fracture |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=3625384 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081005182805/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3625384 |archive-date=October 5, 2008 |access-date=October 4, 2008 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> Boldin returned three weeks later. He had 13 receptions for 186 receiving yards in a 26–20 victory over the [[2008 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle Seahawks]] in Week 11.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks – November 16th, 2008 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200811160sea.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221013225127/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200811160sea.htm |archive-date=October 13, 2022 |access-date=April 21, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Fitzgerald, Boldin, and [[Steve Breaston]], who filled in for the injured Boldin, became the fifth 1,000 yard receiving trio in NFL history.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Collette |first=Christopher |date=January 27, 2009 |title=Cardinals' trio of receivers far from anonymous |url=https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/cardinals-trio-of-receivers-far-from-anonymous/67-391729813 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230422170646/https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/cardinals-trio-of-receivers-far-from-anonymous/67-391729813 |archive-date=April 22, 2023 |access-date=April 21, 2023 |website=WTSP |language=en-US}}</ref>

In December 2008, he became the fastest player in NFL history to have 500 receptions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gasper |first=Christopher L. |date=January 27, 2009 |title=Well-received |url=https://www.boston.com/sports/football/articles/2009/01/27/well_received/?page=2 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090131085254/http://www.boston.com/sports/football/articles/2009/01/27/well_received/?page=2 |archive-date=January 31, 2009 |access-date=July 9, 2009 |website=Boston Globe}}</ref> He was named to this third Pro Bowl for his performance in the 2008 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2008 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/probowl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180316160330/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/probowl.htm |archive-date=March 16, 2018 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> On January 3, 2009, in his first post-season game, against the [[2009 Atlanta Falcons|Atlanta Falcons]] in the [[2008–09 NFL playoffs|Wild Card Round]], Boldin had a 71-yard catch and run for a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Atlanta Falcons at Arizona Cardinals – January 3rd, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200901030crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901110112/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200901030crd.htm |archive-date=September 1, 2017 |access-date=April 21, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In the [[Super Bowl XLIII]] loss to the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]], Boldin caught eight passes for 84 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl XLIII – Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Arizona Cardinals – February 1st, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200902010crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190921064548/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200902010crd.htm |archive-date=September 21, 2019 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

====2009 season====
On May 26, 2009, according to [[ESPN]]'s Mike Sando, Anquan Boldin fired agent [[Drew Rosenhaus]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 26, 2009 |title=Report: Boldin fires agent Rosenhaus |url=https://nypost.com/2009/05/26/report-boldin-fires-agent-rosenhaus/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230422170534/https://nypost.com/2009/05/26/report-boldin-fires-agent-rosenhaus/ |archive-date=April 22, 2023 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=New York Post |language=en-US}}</ref> He later hired agent [[Tom Condon]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Somers |first=Kent |date=June 1, 2009 |title=Cardinals GM says Anquan Boldin now represented by Tom Condon |url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/cards/2009-06-01-boldin-status_N.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120722135655/http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/cards/2009-06-01-boldin-status_N.htm |archive-date=July 22, 2012 |access-date=April 21, 2023 |website=USA Today}}</ref> In a Week 10 game against the [[2009 Seattle Seahawks|Seattle Seahawks]], Boldin became the fifth-fastest NFL player to record 7,000 receiving yards.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Biggane |first=Brian |date=March 25, 2012 |title=Anquan Boldin, whose struggles as a youth fostered desire to spread goodwill, enters PBC Hall of Fame |url=https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/2012/03/25/anquan-boldin-whose-struggles-as/7266072007/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230422170534/https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/2012/03/25/anquan-boldin-whose-struggles-as/7266072007/ |archive-date=April 22, 2023 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=The Palm Beach Post |language=en-US}}</ref> He had three games going over the 100-mark and one game with two receiving touchdowns. He finished the 2009 season with 84 receptions for 1,024 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns. He was inactive with a knee injury for the Cardinals' two postseason games<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 10, 2010 |title=Boldin inactive for Cards' playoff with Packers |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/playoffs/2009/news/story?id=4813234 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230422170615/https://www.espn.com/nfl/playoffs/2009/news/story?id=4813234 |archive-date=April 22, 2023 |access-date=April 21, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Anquan Boldin 2009 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoldAn00/gamelog/2009/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201002211139/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoldAn00/gamelog/2009/ |archive-date=October 2, 2020 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

===Baltimore Ravens===

====2010 season====
[[File:Anquan Boldin with US Army soldiers in 2010.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Boldin (center) with service members of the [[United States Armed Forces|US Armed Forces]] while with the Ravens in 2010 at McDaniel College]] 
On March 5, 2010, Boldin was traded to the Baltimore Ravens for the Ravens third and fourth round picks in the [[2010 NFL draft]]. The Ravens also received a fifth round pick from the Cardinals as part of the deal.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 5, 2010 |title=Cardinals trade Boldin to Ravens for draft picks |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4970057 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210908122702/https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4970057 |archive-date=September 8, 2021 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> Boldin agreed to a three-year deal worth $25 million, in addition to the one year he had left on his then-current deal, bringing the total deal to $28 million over four years, with $10 million guaranteed.<ref name="Boldin traded to Ravens">{{Cite web |last=Urban |first=Darren |date=March 5, 2010 |title=Boldin Era Ends With Trade |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/boldin-era-ends-with-trade-1095711 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221201134414/https://www.azcardinals.com/news/boldin-era-ends-with-trade-1095711 |archive-date=December 1, 2022 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=Arizona Cardinals |language=en-US}}</ref>

In Boldin's Week 1 debut as a Raven, he caught seven passes for 110 yards, and was one of the few offensive players with strong contributions in the 10–9 defensive game eventually won over the [[2010 New York Jets season|New York Jets]] by Baltimore.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at New York Jets – September 13th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201009130nyj.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171231155350/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201009130nyj.htm |archive-date=December 31, 2017 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 3, against the division rival [[2010 Cleveland Browns season|Cleveland Browns]], Boldin caught eight passes for 142 yards and three touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens – September 26th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201009260rav.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171231051721/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201009260rav.htm |archive-date=December 31, 2017 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He became the fastest player in NFL history to reach 600 receptions, doing so in just 98 games.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 26, 2010 |title=Anquan Boldin Makes History |url=http://www.footballnewsnow.com/2010/anquan-boldin-makes-history/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110721150728/http://www.footballnewsnow.com/2010/anquan-boldin-makes-history/ |archive-date=July 21, 2011 |access-date=December 28, 2010 |website=Football News Now}}. Football News Now. Retrieved on February 4, 2013.</ref> Boldin won AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors for his performance.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hensley |first=Jamison |date=September 29, 2010 |title=Boldin shrugs off AFC offensive player of the week award |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/bs-mtblog-2010-09-boldin_shrugs_off_afc_offensive_player_of_the_week_award-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210711000722/https://www.baltimoresun.com/bs-mtblog-2010-09-boldin_shrugs_off_afc_offensive_player_of_the_week_award-story.html |archive-date=July 11, 2021 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=Baltimore Sun}} Retrieved August 18, 2012.</ref> The Ravens faced their arch-rivals, the [[2010 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh Steelers]], in Week 13 on [[NBC Sunday Night Football|Sunday Night Football]]. Boldin was the game's leading receiver with five catches, 118 yards, a 61-yard catch and a touchdown in Baltimore's 13–10 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens – December 5th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012050rav.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190322231907/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012050rav.htm |archive-date=March 22, 2019 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

In his first season with the Ravens, Boldin recorded 64 receptions for 837 yards and seven touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anquan Boldin 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoldAn00/gamelog/2010/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201002211142/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoldAn00/gamelog/2010/ |archive-date=October 2, 2020 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

In the [[2010–11 NFL playoffs#AFC: Baltimore Ravens 30, Kansas City Chiefs 7|Wild Card Round]] of the playoffs, the Ravens took on the [[2010 Kansas City Chiefs season|Kansas City Chiefs]]. Boldin caught five passes for 64 yards and a touchdown in the 30–7 rout.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Baltimore Ravens at Kansas City Chiefs – January 9th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201101090kan.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121129064620/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201101090kan.htm |archive-date=November 29, 2012 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The following week, Boldin would only record one reception for −2 yards as the Ravens had their season ended in the [[2010–11 NFL playoffs#AFC: Pittsburgh Steelers 31, Baltimore Ravens 24|Divisional Round]] with another loss to the Steelers.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Baltimore Ravens at Pittsburgh Steelers – January 15th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201101150pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110080414/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201101150pit.htm |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

====2011 season====
Boldin had eight catches for 132 yards in a Week 6 victory over the [[2011 Houston Texans season|Houston Texans]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Baltimore Ravens – October 16th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201110160rav.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170702194524/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201110160rav.htm |archive-date=July 2, 2017 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He continued his strong level of play the following week, catching seven passes for a season-high 145 yards as he helped the Ravens put together their biggest comeback win ever against his former team, the [[2011 Arizona Cardinals season|Arizona Cardinals]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at Baltimore Ravens – October 30th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201110300rav.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221011170126/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201110300rav.htm |archive-date=October 11, 2022 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

Boldin finished the regular season as the Ravens leading receiver once again, catching 57 passes for 887 yards, topping his total from 2010, but also had four fewer touchdowns, only scoring three on the year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2011 Baltimore Ravens Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2011.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171231155353/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2011.htm |archive-date=December 31, 2017 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Anquan Boldin 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoldAn00/gamelog/2011/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201002211144/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoldAn00/gamelog/2011/ |archive-date=October 2, 2020 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

In the [[2011–12 NFL playoffs#AFC: Baltimore Ravens 20, Houston Texans 13|Divisional Round]], Boldin and the Ravens faced the Texans once again. He had four catches for 73 yards and a touchdown. He also caught a much-needed pass on the sideline with one hand. The Ravens would win 20–13 and move on to the [[AFC Championship Game]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Houston Texans at Baltimore Ravens – January 15th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201201150rav.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171231155413/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201201150rav.htm |archive-date=December 31, 2017 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

Boldin had six catches for 101 yards in the [[2011–12 NFL playoffs#AFC: New England Patriots 23, Baltimore Ravens 20|AFC Championship]] game against the [[2011 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]], but the Ravens eventually lost after a dropped touchdown pass by [[Lee Evans (American football)|Lee Evans]] and a missed field goal by [[Billy Cundiff]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=AFC Championship – Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots – January 22nd, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201201220nwe.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190226034801/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201201220nwe.htm |archive-date=February 26, 2019 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Shpigel |first=Ben |date=January 22, 2012 |title=Patriots' Defense Holds, and Ravens Miss a Last-Second Kick |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/23/sports/football/patriots-defeat-ravens-to-advance-to-super-bowl.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220617055309/https://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/23/sports/football/patriots-defeat-ravens-to-advance-to-super-bowl.html |archive-date=June 17, 2022 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=The New York Times |language=en-US}}</ref>

====2012 season====
[[File:LaQuan Williams, Anquan Boldin, Torrey Smith.JPG|thumb|200px|Boldin (81) at [[Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium]] in 2012. Also pictured are LaQuan Williams (15) and Torrey Smith (82).]]

In a Week 4 primetime win against the [[2012 Cleveland Browns season|Cleveland Browns]], Boldin had a regular season-high nine catches for 131 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens – September 27th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209270rav.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307101850/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209270rav.htm |archive-date=March 7, 2023 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Boldin had two receiving touchdowns against [[2012 Washington Redskins season|Washington]] in Week 14.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at Washington Redskins – December 9th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201212090was.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171231155410/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201212090was.htm |archive-date=December 31, 2017 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Boldin finished the 2012 regular season leading the Ravens in receiving yards for the third consecutive year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2012 Baltimore Ravens Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2012.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130117053419/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2012.htm |archive-date=January 17, 2013 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He caught 65 passes for 921 yards and four touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anquan Boldin 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoldAn00/gamelog/2012/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201002211146/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoldAn00/gamelog/2012/ |archive-date=October 2, 2020 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

In the Wild Card Round of the [[2012–13 NFL Playoffs|2012 playoffs]], Boldin had one of his best postseason performances as a Raven. He caught a 46-yard pass and an 18-yard touchdown pass from [[Joe Flacco]] in a 24–9 win over the [[2012 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=January 6, 2013 |title=Ravens beat Colts in wild-card round, win Ray Lewis' home finale |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=330106033 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303202403/http://espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=330106033 |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |access-date=July 28, 2016 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> He also set a franchise record of 145 receiving yards in a postseason game.<ref name=":0" /> In the [[Mile High Miracle|Divisional playoff game]] against the [[2012 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]], Boldin caught six passes for 71 yards as he helped the Ravens pull off a 38–35 upset win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Baltimore Ravens at Denver Broncos – January 12th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201301120den.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210812173650/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201301120den.htm |archive-date=August 12, 2021 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In the AFC Championship, Boldin had five catches for 60 yards and a pair of scores as the Ravens defeated the [[2012 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] 28–13.<ref>{{Cite web |title=AFC Championship – Baltimore Ravens at New England Patriots – January 20th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201301200nwe.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171228173139/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201301200nwe.htm |archive-date=December 28, 2017 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

Boldin got his first championship title as the Ravens defeated the [[2012 San Francisco 49ers season|San Francisco 49ers]], his future team, by a score of 34–31 in [[Super Bowl XLVII]]. He had six receptions for a total of 104 yards, scored one touchdown and had a long reception of 30 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl XLVII – San Francisco 49ers vs. Baltimore Ravens – February 3rd, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201302030sfo.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401192644/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201302030sfo.htm |archive-date=April 1, 2019 |access-date=November 8, 2017 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He finished the postseason with 22 receptions, 380 yards and four touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anquan Boldin Playoffs Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoldAn00.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110514002923/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoldAn00.htm |archive-date=May 14, 2011 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

On the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2013]], Boldin was ranked 93rd by his fellow players.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2013-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220527175924/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2013-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=May 27, 2022 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

===San Francisco 49ers===

====2013 season====
On March 11, 2013, Boldin was traded to the [[San Francisco 49ers]] for a sixth-round pick in the [[2013 NFL draft]].<ref name="Boldin49ers">{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Aaron  |date=March 11, 2013 |title=Anquan Boldin traded to 49ers for sixth-round draft pick, sources say |url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-sources-anquan-boldin-traded-to-49ers-for-sixthround-draft-pick-20130311,0,7576464.story |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130312005412/http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-sources-anquan-boldin-traded-to-49ers-for-sixthround-draft-pick-20130311,0,7576464.story |archive-date=March 12, 2013 |access-date=March 11, 2013 |website=[[The Baltimore Sun]]}}</ref>
On September 8, 2013, in the season opener against the [[2013 Green Bay Packers season|Green Bay Packers]] which was also his debut game as a 49er, the 49ers defeated the Packers 34–28. Boldin racked up 208 yards and a touchdown on 13 receptions during that game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Taylor |date=September 8, 2013 |title=Anquan Boldin Posts 208-Yard Debut |url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/Anquan-Boldin-Posts-208-Yard-Debut/582bf421-0ca4-4005-97de-40d5acdd092a |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822091653/http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/Anquan-Boldin-Posts-208-Yard-Debut/582bf421-0ca4-4005-97de-40d5acdd092a |archive-date=August 22, 2016 |access-date=July 28, 2016 |website=San Francisco 49ers}}</ref> His Week 1 performance earned him NFC Offensive Player of the Week.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Week 1 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/week_1.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210928155528/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2013/week_1.htm |archive-date=September 28, 2021 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He became the first wide receiver to ever gain over 100 yards for three different teams on his team debut. Boldin closed out the regular season with nine receptions for 149 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 23–20 victory over the [[2013 Arizona Cardinals season|Arizona Cardinals]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals – December 29th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312290crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901070824/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312290crd.htm |archive-date=September 1, 2017 |access-date=April 21, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Boldin finished his first year with the 49ers with 85 receptions and 1,179 yards as well as seven touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anquan Boldin 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoldAn00/gamelog/2013/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201002211149/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoldAn00/gamelog/2013/ |archive-date=October 2, 2020 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He won the NFLPA Alan Page Community Award.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFLPA Alan Page Community Award Winners |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/nflpa-alan-page-community-award.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927215254/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/nflpa-alan-page-community-award.htm |archive-date=September 27, 2022 |access-date=April 21, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

In the [[2013–14 NFL playoffs#NFC: San Francisco 49ers 23, Carolina Panthers 10|Divisional Round]] of the playoffs against the [[2013 Carolina Panthers season|Carolina Panthers]], Boldin had eight receptions for 136 receiving yards in the 23–10 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – San Francisco 49ers at Carolina Panthers – January 12th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201401120car.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321140243/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201401120car.htm |archive-date=March 21, 2019 |access-date=April 21, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In the [[2013–14 NFL playoffs#NFC: Seattle Seahawks 23, San Francisco 49ers 17|NFC Championship]] against the [[2013 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle Seahawks]], he had a receiving touchdown in the 23–17 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFC Championship – San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks – January 19th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201401190sea.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170804014329/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201401190sea.htm |archive-date=August 4, 2017 |access-date=April 21, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
[[File:Anquan Boldin.jpg|thumb|Boldin with the 49ers in 2013]]

====2014 season====
On March 3, 2014, it was announced that Boldin and the 49ers had agreed on a new two-year, $12 million contract, keeping Boldin in San Francisco.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=March 3, 2014 |title=Anquan Boldin, San Francisco 49ers agree on contract |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/anquan-boldin-san-francisco-49ers-agree-on-contract-0ap2000000330338 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140305123136/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000330338/article/anquan-boldin-san-francisco-49ers-agree-on-contract |archive-date=March 5, 2014 |access-date=March 3, 2014 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> In Week 12, against [[2014 Washington Redskins season|Washington]], he had nine receptions for 137 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown in the 17–13 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Washington Redskins at San Francisco 49ers – November 23rd, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411230sfo.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221007093119/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201411230sfo.htm |archive-date=October 7, 2022 |access-date=April 21, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In the 2014 season, Boldin finished with 83 receptions for 1,062	receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anquan Boldin 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoldAn00/gamelog/2014/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201002211151/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoldAn00/gamelog/2014/ |archive-date=October 2, 2020 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

====2015 season====
In Weeks 5 and 6, Boldin recorded consecutive games going over the 100-yard mark against the [[2015 New York Giants season|New York Giants]] and [[2015 Baltimore Ravens season|Baltimore Ravens]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at New York Giants – October 11th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510110nyg.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005175946/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510110nyg.htm |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=April 21, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at San Francisco 49ers – October 18th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510180sfo.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205072230/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510180sfo.htm |archive-date=February 5, 2018 |access-date=April 21, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> On December 6, 2015, Boldin surpassed 13,000 career receiving yards in a Week 13 game against the [[2015 Chicago Bears season|Chicago Bears]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fann |first=Joe |date=December 6, 2015 |title=49ers WR Anquan Boldin Reaches 13,000 Career Receiving Yards |url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-WR-Anquan-Boldin-Reaches-13000-Career-Receiving-Yards/33e4e3c1-7438-478f-9350-5aebe2e4be94 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822050459/http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-WR-Anquan-Boldin-Reaches-13000-Career-Receiving-Yards/33e4e3c1-7438-478f-9350-5aebe2e4be94 |archive-date=August 22, 2016 |access-date=July 28, 2016 |website=San Francisco 49ers}}</ref> In the 2015 season, Boldin had 69 receptions for 789 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anquan Boldin 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoldAn00/gamelog/2015/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201002211154/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoldAn00/gamelog/2015/ |archive-date=October 2, 2020 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He won the NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year Award.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Walter Payton Man of the Year Winners |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/walter-payton-man-of-the-year.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308150228/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/walter-payton-man-of-the-year.htm |archive-date=March 8, 2021 |access-date=April 21, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

===Detroit Lions===
On July 28, 2016, Boldin signed with the [[Detroit Lions]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 28, 2016 |title=Lions sign WR Anquan Boldin and LB Dominique Tovell |url=http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-sign-WR-Anquan-Boldin-and-LB-Dominique-Tovell/d06868a6-5f4e-459a-aa34-a1930985933f |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160730183030/http://www.detroitlions.com/news/news-short/article-1/Lions-sign-WR-Anquan-Boldin-and-LB-Dominique-Tovell/d06868a6-5f4e-459a-aa34-a1930985933f |archive-date=July 30, 2016 |access-date=July 28, 2016 |website=Detroit Lions}}</ref> He chose to wear 80 rather than 81 out of respect for the recently retired [[Calvin Johnson]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Michael David |date=July 31, 2016 |title=Anquan Boldin changes numbers out of respect for Calvin Johnson |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/07/31/anquan-boldin-changes-numbers-out-of-respect-for-calvin-johnson/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161026233609/http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/07/31/anquan-boldin-changes-numbers-out-of-respect-for-calvin-johnson/ |archive-date=October 26, 2016 |access-date=December 12, 2016 |website=ProFootballTalk}}</ref>

On September 11, 2016, in the season opening victory against the [[2016 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]], Boldin reached 13,230 yards for his career, moving ahead of [[Andre Reed]] for No. 16 all-time.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fucillo |first=David |date=September 11, 2016 |title=Gore, Boldin moving up the leaderboards |url=http://www.ninersnation.com/2016/9/11/12884712/frank-gore-anquan-boldin-all-time-leaderboard-rushing-receiving |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220175952/http://www.ninersnation.com/2016/9/11/12884712/frank-gore-anquan-boldin-all-time-leaderboard-rushing-receiving |archive-date=December 20, 2016 |access-date=December 12, 2016 |website=Niners Nation}}</ref> On September 18, 2016, Boldin caught his 75th career touchdown (and first with the Lions) against the [[2016 Tennessee Titans season|Tennessee Titans]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 18, 2016 |title=Anquan Boldin Hauls in 75th Career TD! {{!}} Titans vs. Lions {{!}} NFL |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVdf7m_1GpE |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171028052718/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVdf7m_1GpE |archive-date=October 28, 2017 |access-date=December 12, 2016 |website=YouTube.com |publisher=NFL}}</ref> On October 23, 2016, Boldin caught the game-winning touchdown with 19 seconds left against the [[2016 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Washington Redskins at Detroit Lions – October 23rd, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610230det.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221024004956/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610230det.htm |archive-date=October 24, 2022 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 14, against the [[2016 Chicago Bears season|Chicago Bears]], Boldin reached 1,064 receptions for his career, moving him into 10th all time, passing [[Andre Johnson]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wiederer |first=Dan |date=December 12, 2016 |title=Bears QB Matt Barkley eager for Alshon Jeffery's return |url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-alshon-jeffery-matt-barkley-bits-spt-1212-20161211-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161212013145/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/ct-alshon-jeffery-matt-barkley-bits-spt-1212-20161211-story.html |archive-date=December 12, 2016 |access-date=December 12, 2016 |website=Chicago Tribune}}</ref> Boldin finished the season with 67 receptions on 95 targets for 584 yards and eight touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anquan Boldin 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoldAn00/gamelog/2016/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201002211157/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoldAn00/gamelog/2016/ |archive-date=October 2, 2020 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

===Buffalo Bills and retirement===
On August 7, 2017, Boldin signed a one-year contract with the [[Buffalo Bills]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Orr |first=Conor |date=August 7, 2017 |title=Anquan Boldin signs one-year deal with Buffalo Bills |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/anquan-boldin-signs-one-year-deal-with-buffalo-bills-0ap3000000826632 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170808080348/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000826632/article/anquan-boldin-signing-oneyear-deal-with-buffalo-bills |archive-date=August 8, 2017 |access-date=August 7, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He appeared in a preseason loss to the Eagles, catching one pass for five yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anquan Boldin game logs |work=The Football Database |url=https://www.footballdb.com/players/anquan-boldin-boldian01/gamelogs |access-date=July 21, 2025}}</ref> On August 20, less than two weeks after joining the team, Boldin abruptly retired, saying "his life's purpose is bigger than football" and he intended to focus on humanitarian work.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=August 20, 2017 |title=Veteran WR Anquan Boldin retires after 14 seasons |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/veteran-wr-anquan-boldin-retires-after-14-seasons-0ap3000000832739 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821130017/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000832739/article/veteran-wr-anquan-boldin-retires-after-14-seasons |archive-date=August 21, 2017 |access-date=August 21, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>

An official retirement ceremony for Boldin took place with the Baltimore Ravens on October 14, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Childs |date=October 14, 2019 |title=Anquan Boldin, remembered for Super Bowl heroics and 'huge' presence in locker room, community, retires as a Raven |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-anquan-boldin-retire-20191014-qzakirrj3zecxokefwmkw6r5zq-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211016121307/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-anquan-boldin-retire-20191014-qzakirrj3zecxokefwmkw6r5zq-story.html |archive-date=October 16, 2021 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[The Baltimore Sun]]}}</ref>

===NFL records===
* Most receiving yards in first career game: 217<ref>{{Cite web |last=Stuart |first=Chase |date=September 7, 2012 |title=Nine years ago today, Anquan Boldin dominated Week 1 |url=https://www.footballperspective.com/nine-years-ago-today-anquan-boldin-dominated-week-1/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220617034513/https://www.footballperspective.com/nine-years-ago-today-anquan-boldin-dominated-week-1/ |archive-date=June 17, 2022 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=Football Perspective}}</ref>
* Most receptions in the first 26 games of an NFL career: 157<ref name="ITTH">{{Cite magazine |last=Trotter |first=Jim |date=August 23, 2013 |title=Immune to the Haters |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2013/08/23/anquan-boldin |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230422170548/https://www.si.com/nfl/2013/08/23/anquan-boldin |archive-date=April 22, 2023 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en-us}}</ref>
* Fastest to record 400 career receptions (in 67 games)<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Taylor |date=March 3, 2014 |title=Is Anquan Boldin a Future Hall of Famer? |url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/Is-Anquan-Boldin-a-Future-Hall-of-Famer/387f5b4e-7c59-47df-92b7-2bc68c68c22d |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822075339/http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/Is-Anquan-Boldin-a-Future-Hall-of-Famer/387f5b4e-7c59-47df-92b7-2bc68c68c22d |archive-date=August 22, 2016 |access-date=July 28, 2016 |website=San Francisco 49ers}}</ref>
* Fastest to record 500 career receptions (in 80 games)<ref name=":1" /> – since tied by [[Julio Jones]]

====Cardinals franchise records====
* Most receiving yards per game average in a season: 100.1 (2005)<ref name="Cardinals">{{Cite web |title=Chicago/St. Louis/Phoenix/Arizona Cardinals Team Records, Leaders, and League Ranks |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/crd/index.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230128100121/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/crd/index.htm |archive-date=January 28, 2023 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
* Most receptions per game average in a season: 7.4 (2008)<ref name="Cardinals" />
* Most receptions per game average (career): 6.2<ref name="Cardinals" />
* Most receiving TDs by a rookie (tied with [[Larry Fitzgerald]] and [[Marvin Harrison Jr.]]): 8.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Most Receiving Tds By A Cardinals Rookie Ever |url=https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/most-receiving-tds-by-a-cardinals-rookie-ever |access-date=2025-04-25 |website=StatMuse |language=en}}</ref>

==== Ravens franchise records ====
* Most post-season receiving yards in a game: 145<ref>{{Cite web |title=Most receiving yards in a single postseason game, Baltimore Ravens |url=https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask?q=baltimore+ravens%252c+player+with+the+most+postseason+receiving+yards+in+a+single+game |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230422170537/https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask?q=baltimore+ravens%252c+player+with+the+most+postseason+receiving+yards+in+a+single+game |archive-date=April 22, 2023 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=StatMuse |language=en}}</ref>

==NFL career statistics==
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
|-
! colspan="2"| Legend
|-
| style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|
| Won the [[Super Bowl]]
|-
| '''Bold'''
| Career high
|}

===Regular season===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team
! colspan="2" | Games
! colspan="5" | Receiving
! colspan="5" | Rushing
! colspan="2"| Fumbles
|-
!GP !! GS !! Rec !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! Att !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! Fum !! Lost
|-
! [[2003 NFL season|2003]] !! [[2003 Arizona Cardinals season|ARI]]
| 16 || 16 || 101 || 1,377 || 13.6 || 71 || 8 || 5 || 40 || 8.0 || 23 || 0 || 3 || '''3'''
|-
! [[2004 NFL season|2004]] !! [[2004 Arizona Cardinals season|ARI]]
| 10 || 9 || 56 || 623 || 11.1 || 31 || 1 || 1 || 3 || 3.0 || 3 || 0 || 1 || 1
|-
! [[2005 NFL season|2005]] !! [[2005 Arizona Cardinals season|ARI]]
| 14 || 14 || '''102'''|| '''1,402''' || 13.7 || 54 || 7 || '''12'''|| 45 || 3.8 || 11 || 0 || 2 || 1
|-
! [[2006 NFL season|2006]] !! [[2006 Arizona Cardinals season|ARI]]
| 16 || 16 || 83 || 1,203 || 14.5 || 64 || 4 || 5 || 28 || 5.6 || 18 || 0 || 1 || 0
|-
! [[2007 NFL season|2007]] !! [[2007 Arizona Cardinals season|ARI]]
| 12 || 11 || 71 || 853 || 12.0 || 44 || 9 || 1 || 14 || '''14.0'''|| 14 || 0 || 2 || 1
|-
! [[2008 NFL season|2008]] !! [[2008 Arizona Cardinals season|ARI]]
| 12 || 11 || 89 || 1,038 || 11.7 || '''79'''|| '''11'''|| 9 || '''67'''|| 7.4 || '''30'''|| 0 || '''4'''|| '''3'''
|-
! [[2009 NFL season|2009]] !! [[2009 Arizona Cardinals season|ARI]]
| 15 || 15 || 84 || 1,024 || 12.2 || 44 || 4 || 3 || 12 || 4.0 || 5 || '''1'''|| 3 || 2
|-
! [[2010 NFL season|2010]] !! [[2010 Baltimore Ravens season|BAL]]
| 16 || 16 || 64 || 837 || 13.1 || 61 || 7 || 2 || 2 || 1.0 || 3 || 0 || 1 || 1
|-
! [[2011 NFL season|2011]] !! [[2011 Baltimore Ravens season|BAL]]
| 14 || 14 || 57 || 887 || '''15.6'''|| 56 || 3 || — || — || — || — || — || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2012 NFL season|2012]] !! style="background:#afe6ba"|[[2012 Baltimore Ravens season|BAL]]
| 15 || 15 || 65 || 921 || 14.2 || 43 || 4 || 1 || 3 || 3.0 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2013 NFL season|2013]] !! [[2013 San Francisco 49ers season|SF]]
| 16 || 16 || 85 || 1,179 || 13.9 || 63 || 7 || 2 || 11 || 5.5 || 11 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2014 NFL season|2014]] !! [[2014 San Francisco 49ers season|SF]]
| 16 || 16 || 83 || 1,062 || 12.8 || 76 || 5 || 1 || 4 || 4.0 || 4 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2015 NFL season|2015]] !! [[2015 San Francisco 49ers season|SF]]
| 14 || 13 || 69 || 789 || 11.4 || 51 || 4 || — || — || — || — || — || 1 || 1
|-
! [[2016 NFL season|2016]] !! [[2016 Detroit Lions season|DET]]
| 16 || 16 || 67 || 584 || 8.7 || 35 || 8 || — || — || — || — || — || 0 || 0
|-
! colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BoldAn00.htm Career]!! 202 !! 198 !! 1,076 !! 13,779 !! 12.8 !! 79 !! 82 !! 42 !! 229 !! 5.5 !! 30 !! 1 !! 18 !! 13
|}

==Personal life==
Boldin has a brother, [[DJ Boldin]], who is the wide receivers coach at NCAA Division I FCS [[South Carolina State Bulldogs football|South Carolina State]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fucillo |first=David |date=February 9, 2015 |title=Here is your complete 49ers coaching staff |url=https://www.ninersnation.com/2015/2/9/8008077/san-francisco-49ers-full-coaching-staff-2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220522071351/https://www.ninersnation.com/2015/2/9/8008077/san-francisco-49ers-full-coaching-staff-2015 |archive-date=May 22, 2022 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=Niners Nation |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Suitts |first=Phillip |date=February 4, 2021 |title=High school football: Pahokee coach DJ Boldin leaving for college job, but with plan for Blue Devils in place |url=https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2021/02/04/football-coach-dj-boldin-resigns-pahokee-high-lake-erie-job/4394600001/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221203151955/https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2021/02/04/football-coach-dj-boldin-resigns-pahokee-high-lake-erie-job/4394600001/ |archive-date=December 3, 2022 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=The Palm Beach Post |language=en-US}}</ref> One of his cousins was [[Shooting of Corey Jones|Corey Jones]].<ref name="Heavy-5Things-CoreyJones-2015">{{Cite web |last=Cleary |first=Tom |date=October 19, 2015 |title=Corey Jones: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know |url=https://heavy.com/news/2015/10/corey-jones-palm-beach-gardens-florida-black-man-killed-shot-car-broke-down-plain-clothes-police-officer-nouman-raja-church-drummer-armed-photos/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230422170609/https://heavy.com/news/2015/10/corey-jones-palm-beach-gardens-florida-black-man-killed-shot-car-broke-down-plain-clothes-police-officer-nouman-raja-church-drummer-armed-photos/ |archive-date=April 22, 2023 |access-date=November 16, 2015 |website=[[Heavy.com]]}}</ref> Another cousin, [[Joe Milton]], is a quarterback for the [[Dallas Cowboys]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Trieu: Florida QB Joe Milton has unique connection to Harbaugh|url=https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/2017/03/02/trieu-florida-qb-joe-milton-has-unique-connection-harbaugh/98640318/|access-date=January 19, 2025|website=detroitnews.com|language=en}}</ref>

Boldin is a [[Christianity|Christian]]. With the Baltimore Ravens, Boldin would often lead [[Bible]] study in the locker room.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 9, 2013 |title=Impact Player of Week 1: 49ers' Boldin |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/impact-player-of-week-1-49ers-boldin |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200801122153/https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/impact-player-of-week-1-49ers-boldin |archive-date=August 1, 2020 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=FOX Sports |language=en-US}}</ref>

Boldin established the Anquan Boldin Foundation aka Q81 Foundation in 2004. The Foundation is dedicated to expanding the educational and life opportunities of underprivileged children and has a track record for sustaining programs in multiple cities. As evidenced by the charitable activities in Arizona, Baltimore and Boldin's home state of Florida, the Q81 Foundation has its annual Q-Festival Weekend,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Milian |first=Jorge |date=April 15, 2010 |title=Anquan Boldin's weekend festival kicks off today |url=https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/sports/2010/04/15/anquan-boldin-s-weekend-festival/7178105007/ |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=The Palm Beach Post |language=en-US}}</ref> Holiday Turkey Drive and Shopping Spree, and Q81 Summer Enrichment Program partnered with Florida Crystals<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 28, 2012 |title=Anquan Boldin Foundation and Florida Crystals Corporation Summer Program Results Prove Significance |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/anquan-boldin-foundation-and-florida-crystals-corporation-summer-program-results-prove-significance-167684605.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220523115549/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/anquan-boldin-foundation-and-florida-crystals-corporation-summer-program-results-prove-significance-167684605.html |archive-date=May 23, 2022 |access-date=April 19, 2023 |website=PRNewswire}}</ref>  The Foundation exercises scholarship and dental programs for children. It also serves the community by rewarding great scholastic and community achievement in youth.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Anquan Boldin Foundation |url=http://www.q81.org/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130208033028/http://www.q81.org/ |archive-date=February 8, 2013 |access-date=February 4, 2013 |website=Q81.org}}</ref>

In March 2012, Boldin and former Cardinals teammate [[Larry Fitzgerald]] went to [[Ethiopia]], where they volunteered to move rocks to create [[arable land]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Belsky |first=Gary |date=May 29, 2012 |title=Two veteran wideouts take a life-changing mission to Africa |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/7983242/anquan-boldin-larry-fitzgerald-their-mission-africa-espn-magazine |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141109030358/http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7983242/anquan-boldin-larry-fitzgerald-their-mission-africa-espn-magazine |archive-date=November 9, 2014 |access-date=April 19, 2023 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>

==References==
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