Eagles Must Prioritize Re-Signing Linebacker After Breakout Season

These game-changing plays are no fluke; they’re becoming Baun’s signature. Through ten weeks, he leads the Eagles with 87 total tackles, adding two sacks, three forced fumbles, an interception, and a fumble recovery. This remarkable production comes from a player who arrived in Philadelphia on a modest one-year contract, initially seen by many as a situational player.

For Baun, this breakout season is vindication after four years of limited opportunity in New Orleans.

"I was putting in the time, putting in just as much work as the starters," Baun reflected. "I prepared for a moment like this, my opportunity. All I had to do was take advantage and just let it fly."

The Eagles’ investment in Baun has paid dividends beyond expectations, but now comes the hard part. His exceptional play has likely earned him a significant payday, whether in Philadelphia or elsewhere. While Baun insists his focus is “one game at a time,” the Eagles’ front office must already be strategizing to keep him in midnight green.

For a franchise that has often undervalued the linebacker position, Baun’s emergence presents an intriguing challenge. His versatility, playmaking ability, and leadership make him the rare linebacker worth a substantial investment. More importantly, he has become a natural fit within Philadelphia’s culture, crediting the entire organization – “from the coaches to the cafeteria staff” – for helping him flourish.