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Zack Baun

Zack Baun is an American football linebacker currently playing for the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at Wisconsin before being drafted by the New Orleans Saints in 2020. After four seasons with the Saints, Baun experienced a breakout season with the Eagles, earning Pro Bowl and first-team All-Pro honors, and finishing fifth in Defensive Player of the Year voting.


December 30, 1996: Zack Baun's Birth

On December 30, 1996, Zack Alexander Baun was born. He would later become a professional football linebacker.

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2013: State Championship

In 2013, Zack Baun was a starter for Brown Deer High School's WIAA Division II State Championship basketball team.

September 21, 2020: NFL Debut

On September 21, 2020, Zack Baun made his NFL debut for the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football against the Las Vegas Raiders, playing on special teams.

2020: Drafted by the New Orleans Saints

In 2020, Zack Baun was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the third round of the NFL draft after playing college football for the Wisconsin Badgers.

December 17, 2022: Placed on Injured Reserve

On December 17, 2022, Zack Baun was placed on season-ending injured reserve with a calf injury suffered in Week 9 against the Baltimore Ravens.

March 13, 2024: Signed with the Philadelphia Eagles

On March 13, 2024, Zack Baun signed a one-year contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.

January 12, 2025: First Postseason Interception

On January 12, 2025, Zack Baun recorded his first postseason interception against the Green Bay Packers in a Wild Card playoff game.

March 5, 2025: Signed Three-Year Contract with the Eagles

On March 5, 2025, Zack Baun agreed to a three-year, $51 million contract with the Eagles after a career season, with $34 million guaranteed.