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.
Philadelphia All-Pro linebacker Zack Baun says he wants to re-sign with the Eagles in free agency, but it takes two to tango
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.
Zack Baun’s All-Pro year made the Saints look silly. Mickey Loomis says they tried to keep him, but couldn’t give him the opportunities to play he wanted
Overtime Promotions held a public meet-and-greet for fans to meet two Philadelphia Eagles at Adelphia's. Before the event began at 5:30 p.m., fans began to line up to meet the All-Pro linebacker Zack Baun and running back Kenneth Gainwell.
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.
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.
Eagles breakout linebacker Zack Baun and running back Saquon Barkley were named to The Associated Press 2024 All-Pro Team.
In the AFC, the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and linebacker Leo Chenal defeated Dare Ogunbowale’s Houston Texans 23-14 to advance to the team’s seventh consecutive AFC Championship Game. Chenal solidified the win with a blocked field goal late in the fourth quarter.
Philadelphia has lost a key leader on their defense and it is up to other stars on the roster to carry the torch.
The Eagles continue on in their playoff run as offseason decisions loom for impending free agents such as Zack Baun and Milton Williams.
Eight former Wisconsin Badgers will suit up in the NFL playoffs divisional round this weekend.