Eagles linebacker Zack Baun draws trade interest ahead of NFL deadline
The gist
Eagles All-Pro linebacker Zack Baun is drawing trade interest as the NFL deadline nears.
His contract lets an acquiring team cut him before a $14.4 million bonus.
How it unfolded
- Mar 5, 2025The Eagles re-sign Baun to a three-year, $51 million contract with $34 million guaranteed, making him the fourth highest-paid linebacker in the NFL.
- Oct 8, 2026A report says Baun's time in Philadelphia could end sooner rather than later, with his contract expiring after the 2027 season.
- Oct 25, 2026According to a report by Packer Report's Easton Butler, the Green Bay Packers have called about Baun.
Key terms
- All-Pro
- An honor given to the best professional American football player at each position in a given season, chosen by press organizations.
- Pro Bowl
- The annual all-star game of the National Football League featuring the league's star players.
Source: Wikipedia