AND Philadelphia Eagles retain a key member of their defense.
On Wednesday, ESPN reported that the Eagles have reached an agreement on a three-year extension of a contract with the All-Pro-linebarker Zack Baun.
The 28-year-old had a campaign separated in 2024, ending the regular season with a high career of 3½ bags and 151 fights. He added two foundations and is responsible for forcibly cracking during the postsezone Eagles to Super Bowl title.
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Zack Baun of Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after the defeat of the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22 in the Super Bowl in Caesarsa Superdome 9th February 2025 in New Orleans. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)
Baun would probably be a highly sought after player if he had entered the free agency at the beginning of the NFL new league on March 12th.
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According to ESPN, Baun returns to the Eagles at a three-year-old agreement worth $ 51 million. The contract is an average salary of $ 17 million annually, which is placed by Baun the fourth among the highest paid players. It would also become the highest paid striker in Eagles history after the job becomes official.
Philadelphia Eagles Linebacker Zack Baun warms up before the NFC Championship match in Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on January 26, 2025. (Bill Streicher/Imagen Images)
Baun spent his first four NFL season With New Orleans Saints before signing a one-year contract with Philadelphia 2024. During last week’s NFL reconnaissance combination in Indianapolis, Executive Vice President/General Director of Eagles Howie Roseman hinted that Bauna’s re-signature was a priority.
“Obviously the phenomenal season-PRVOLEGAGAL ALL-PRO, the top five defensive players of the year,” Roseman said. “An excellent person, a huge character. She made a big difference during a regular season, made a big difference during the playoffs, made a big difference in Super Bowl. And, these are the guys you obviously want to keep. There is no doubt about it. We will make a common effort to keep him here. But … obviously he has the opportunity to hit a free agency.”
Philadelphia Eagles Linebacker Zack Baun intercepts the passage to the Kansas City Chiefs striker Patrick Mahomes during the second quarter at the Super Bowl in the Superdome in Caesars, New Orleans on February 9, 2025. (Kirby Lee/Imagen Images)
Shortly after Philly’s defense was inflated on Kansas City’s chiefs in February Super Bowl, Baun expressed hope that he would remain in the uniform of Eagles.
“My goal every time is to play the best football I can,” Locker said on the day of cleaning. “I hope he is here. I love this place and I really appreciate what they have done for my career and my family and just everything. I have a lot of opportunities for measuring and things to think about.”
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Orlovs also awarded Saquoon Barkley earlier this week. The Run Star agreed to a historic two -year extension worth $ 41.2 million, Espn reported.
The contract makes Barkley the highest paid player in his position in the history of the league. He is also the first NFL to return with an annual salary of $ 20 million.
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