Linebacker Zack Baun up for Defensive Player of Year

Eagles' Zack Baun has incredibly humble reaction to being named Defensive Player of the Year finalist
Zack Baun is easily one of the greatest stories in NFL history. The Eagles had initially signed the former New Orleans Saints 2020 third-round pick to a one-year deal in NFL free agency last March for some extra depth at the linebacker position.
Eagles linebacker Zack Baun named a finalist for NFL's Defensive Player of the Year
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.
Eagles' Zach Baun Stunning Reveal Ranks LB as Defensive Player of The Year Finalist
During the regular season, Baun recorded 151 tackles to go along with 3.5 sacks, five forced fumbles, four passes defended, and one interception. He has already been named to the Pro Bowl and has been nominated as a first-team All-Pro player.
Zack Baun career timeline: How defensive star went from Saints castoff to Eagles All-Pro LB
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.
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Zack Baun goes in depth on Eagles' defensive performance against Rams
John Clark interviewed Eagles linebacker Zack Baun after a 28-22 victory over the Rams in the divisional round of the NFL Playoffs.Zack Baun goes in depth on Eagles' defensive performance against Rams
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Eagles' Saquon Barkley is a finalist for MVP; linebacker Zack Baun up for Defensive Player of the Year
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Two Wisconsinites are among the finalists for the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year
Two Wisconsin natives are among the finalists for NFL defensive player of the year. Also, each NFL team remaining has a UW ...
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Two former Saints in the running for Defensive Player of the Year
Zack Baun is getting Luke Kuechly comparisons. Trey Hendrickson led the league in sacks. The Saints let two DPOY finalists walk out the door in free agency: ...
Eagles could lose Zack Baun in 2025 NFL Free Agency
Philadelphia All-Pro linebacker Zack Baun says he wants to re-sign with the Eagles in free agency, but it takes two to tango ...
Broncos Predicted to Reunite Sean Payton With NFL All-Pro LB
The Denver Broncos should sign NFL All-Pro linebacker Zack Baun away from the Philadelphia Eagles to shore up their defense.
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Mickey Loomis addresses the departure and ascension of Zack Baun
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 ...
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How to watch former Wisconsin Badgers in NFL conference championships
Five former Wisconsin Badgers will suit up this weekend in the NFL conference championship round. There is at least one ...
Zack Baun projected contract: Can the Panthers afford breakout linebacker in free agency?
The Carolina Panthers desperately need defensive help, especially up front. Their secondary was somewhat passable, especially ...
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Can Eagles Zach Baun Really Win DPOY?
Few free agents in league history have had the kind of impact that linebacker Zach Baun has had with the Philadelphia ...