The Philadelphia Eagles entered today with $21.9 million cap space. Because of this, Philadelphia simply cannot afford to retain every big-name free agent on their roster. Therefore, the Eagles will pick and choose which players to keep, while the rest test the open market.
One player scheduled to hit free agency is their All-Pro.
The Philadelphia Eagles AP MLB was set to hit free agency
Zack Baun signed a 1-year, $3.5 million “prove it” deal with the Eagles last offseason and switched from EDGE rusher to middle linebacker. Baun broke out at his new position, boasting career-highs in virtually every major defensive category, including tackles, TFLs, sacks, pass deflections, and forced fumbles.
Baun recorded 151 tackles, 11 TFLs, 3.5 sacks, one interception, four pass deflections, and five forced fumbles in 16 starts, representing 939 snaps. He also had 33 tackles, two TFLs, two interceptions, three pass deflections, and one forced fumble in the postseason. His efforts earned him his first Pro Bowl and First-Team All-Pro selection, and he finished fifth in Defensive Player of the Year voting.
Philadelphia Eagles sign All-Pro to massive extension after breaking out in 2024
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Eagles and Zack Baun have agreed to a massive multi-year contract extension. As Schefter points out, the deal is for three years and is worth $51 million, including $34 million guaranteed at signing, plus $1.5 million in incentives.
Breaking: Eagles are re-signing All-Pro LB Zack Baun to a three-year, $51 million contract, including $34 million guaranteed at signing and additional $1.5 million in incentives and escalators, per sources. The contract instantly makes Baun one of the highest-paid LBs in the NFL. pic.twitter.com/n7zkzIgwcD
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 5, 2025
Where does his salary rank among off-ball linebackers?
- His $51 million total value ranks fourth
- His $17 million APY ranks fourth
- His $34 million total guarantees rank fourth
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