The Eagles have made re-signing Zack Baun a priority ahead of free agency, NFL sources said. While that may not come as a surprise considering Baun’s success in 2024 — his first full-time season at off-ball linebacker — the Eagles have long undervalued the position.
The Philadelphia Eagles have officially set their sights on retaining linebacker Zack Baun as they navigate a challenging 2025 offseason with limited cap space and several key free agents. Speaking to reporters at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis,
Baun has expressed a desire to stay with the Eagles, who are no stranger to paying premium talent at top-of-the-market rates. Their contract structures would easily allow them to re-sign Baun, who could command more $15MM per year on a new deal.
Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman made the move of the offseason last year when he brought in Saquon Barkley on a three-year deal. Barkley led the NFL in rushing and was a key cog in Philly's Super Bowl LIX-winning run.