Zack Baun re-signs with Eagles: 5 thoughts on Eagles locking up All-Pro linebacker to 3-year contract

Zack Baun is back. The Eagles signed the All-Pro linebacker to a three-year contract through 2027, rewarding Baun after one of the best seasons by a defensive player in franchise history. The deal is worth $51 million with $34 million guaranteed, according to ESPN. 
Here are five thoughts on the move, with more to come on the PHLY Eagles show: 
1. It was clear that the Eagles’ offseason priority was keeping Baun, and their swift action in keeping him off the market and getting this deal wrapped up on Wednesday was all the evidence you needed. The contract makes Baun one of the four highest-paid linebackers in the NFL, which is appropriate after his season. It might seem unconventio...