Zack Baun was an afterthought of a free agent signing. Now, he's a first-team All-Pro after a breakout season for Vic Fangio and the Eagles.
Pro, Baun made a deep impact by picking off Jordan Love and stopping the Packers as the defense carried the load for the Eagles.
Philadelphia All-Pro linebacker Zack Baun says he wants to re-sign with the Eagles in free agency, but it takes two to tango
Eagles LB Zack Baun had a career game against Green Bay in Brazil. So why did he and Nakobe Dean feel sick afterward?
The Dallas Cowboys have many needs to address this offseason. They will need to find a new head coach first, but there are plenty of talented players the team could target in free agency.
Eagles linebacker Zack Baun, a Wisconsin native, may have just dashed the hopes of the Packers, but his home in Packers country has a cool backstory.
Former Wisconsin and current Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun starred in his third career NFL playoff game on Sunday. Baun, who recently earned a spot on the 2024 AP All-Pro first team, continued his stellar play in the Eagles’ 22-10 Wild Card victory over the Green Bay Packers at Lincoln Financial Field.
One of the biggest reasons for their resurgence on that side of the ball under new defensive coordinator Vic Fangio has been the emergence of linebacker Zack Baun. Baun wasn't even a full time off-ball linebacker before this season, but he has blossomed to one of the best in the league at his position.
The Eagles added a pair of NFC South linebackers in Devin White and Zack Baun as free agents, but each came to Philadelphia with plenty to prove. White had a rough final two seasons in Tampa Bay after a hot start to his career, while Baun struggled to hold down a starting role in four seasons with the Saints.
They simply cannot allow Baun to walk in free agency this year. Losing Dean for the early stages of the 2025 season is difficult. The organization will most likely have to find a replacement linebacker in the meantime.
Eight former Wisconsin Badgers will suit up in the NFL playoffs divisional round this weekend.
While the Eagles' offense had its struggles at times, the Philly defense was dominant in the second half, sealing a win and the right to host the NFC Championship.