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.

In the Eagles’ NFC Wild Card win over the Green Bay Packers on January 12, Baun logged eight tackles, one interception, and one pass deflection. Baun had six tackles, one tackle for loss, and one pass defended in the divisional-round win over the Rams.

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.

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.

Five Philadelphia Eagles were named finalists for 2024 AP NFL awards, including Saquon Barkley for MVP and OPOY.

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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.

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.

Philadelphia Eagles RB Saquon Barkley, LB Zack Baun, CB Quinyon Mitchell, CB Cooper DeJean, and DC Vic Fangio were all named finalists for regular season individual awards by the Associated Press. The winners will be announced on Thursday night the week of the Super Bowl.

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.

PHILADELPHIA – Jordan Love didn’t see Zack Baun, but the Philadelphia Eagles linebacker was right where he was supposed to be. Baun lined up between the hashmarks and dropped back into ...