The Eagles forced four turnovers, including three “Peanut Punch” fumbles in their 55-23 win in the NFC title game.
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.
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.
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Cooper DeJean and outside linebacker Zack Baun force Washington Commanders wide receiver Dyami Brown into a forced fumble.
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.
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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.
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:
While the Eagles' offense had its struggles at times, the Philly defense was dominant in the second half, sealing a win and the right to host the NFC Championship.
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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