Thu Mar 06 23:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Eagles Lock Up All-Pro Linebacker Zack Baun with Massive $51 Million Deal

**Philadelphia, PA** – The Philadelphia Eagles have solidified their defense, signing All-Pro linebacker Zack Baun to a three-year, $51 million contract, ESPN reports. The deal, which includes $34 million guaranteed, makes Baun one of the highest-paid linebackers in the NFL. The team announced the agreement Wednesday, but withheld financial details until now.

This marks the second major contract extension for the reigning Super Bowl champions in as many days. On Tuesday, the Eagles signed running back Saquon Barkley to a two-year, $41.2 million deal.

Baun’s meteoric rise to stardom is remarkable. After signing a modest one-year, $3.5 million contract last year to play a rotational role, he exploded onto the scene. Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio moved him inside, and Baun delivered an All-Pro season with 151 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 11 tackles for loss, and 5 forced fumbles. His strong performance continued into the playoffs, culminating in a Super Bowl LIX victory where he recorded 33 tackles and two interceptions.

The 28-year-old, originally a third-round pick by the New Orleans Saints in 2020, has significantly surpassed expectations. His previous four seasons in New Orleans yielded only 88 tackles and two sacks. This lucrative contract reflects Baun’s transformation into a cornerstone of the Eagles’ Super Bowl-winning defense.

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