He was one of the first players targeted by the Eagles this off-season, signed on the first day of free agency. He had been a solid situational pass rusher as an edge/outside linebacker for the New Orleans Saints, specializing in blitzing the quarterback and causing problems in the backfield.
No one could have expected what Zack Baun has given the Eagles this year.
Transitioned to inside linebacker by new defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, Baun has put together an All-Pro caliber season and, after a sterling performance against the Dallas Cowboys last Sunday, was named the NFC’s Defensive Player of the Week.