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.
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.
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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.
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.
Sunday's 22-10 playoff win over the Green Bay Packers. As if his All-Pro 2024 regular season wasn't enough, Baun racked up four more tackles and a crucial interception in the Eagles' wild card win to help the team advance to the next round.
Zack Baun picks off Jordan Love and runs back ... moving the pile of Eagles defenders backward for eight yards. First down Packers, as Green Bay does its version of the "tush push."
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