Pro, Baun made a deep impact by picking off Jordan Love and stopping the Packers as the defense carried the load for the Eagles.
Zack Baun was an afterthought of a free agent signing. Now, he's a first-team All-Pro after a breakout season for Vic Fangio and the Eagles.
Former Wisconsin and current Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun starred in his third career NFL playoff game on Sunday. Baun, who recently earned a spot on the 2024 AP All-Pro first team, continued his stellar play in the Eagles’ 22-10 Wild Card victory over the Green Bay Packers at Lincoln Financial Field.
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 linebacker Zack Baun, a Wisconsin native, may have just dashed the hopes of the Packers, but his home in Packers country has a cool backstory.
Philadelphia All-Pro linebacker Zack Baun says he wants to re-sign with the Eagles in free agency, but it takes two to tango
One of the biggest reasons for their resurgence on that side of the ball under new defensive coordinator Vic Fangio has been the emergence of linebacker Zack Baun. Baun wasn't even a full time off-ball linebacker before this season, but he has blossomed to one of the best in the league at his position.
Nolan Smith, Zack Baun, and the Eagles' defense defined a grimy, gritty win over the Packers in Sunday's NFL Wild Card game.
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Two Wisconsin natives are among the finalists for NFL defensive player of the year. Also, each NFL team remaining has a UW alumnus on the roster.
Five Philadelphia Eagles were named finalists for 2024 AP NFL awards, including Saquon Barkley for MVP and OPOY.
Eight former Wisconsin Badgers will suit up in the NFL playoffs divisional round this weekend.