Zack Baun signed a new contract with the Philadelphia Eagles after helping them win the Super Bowl. Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Former Wisconsin star lands massive new NFL contract

Originally posted on Wisconsin Badgers on SI
By Dana Becker | Last updated Mar 7, 2025 1:00 AM ET

Coming off an All-Pro season that culminated with a victory in the Super Bowl, former Wisconsin standout Zack Baun got paid.

Baun, a linebacker, signed a three-year, $51 million contract with the Philadelphia Eagles, including $34 million in guaranteed money.

The Bald Eagle is BACK ‼️

We’ve agreed to terms to sign Zack Baun to a three-year deal through 2027.@Toyota | #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/kFSx8egbCr
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 5, 2025

Following four years with the New Orleans Saints, Baun took a chance on himself, signing a one-year contract with the Eagles. He finished the past season with 94 tackles including 3.5 sacks, five forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and an interception.

The contract makes Baun one of the highest-paid linebackers in the NFL at $17 million per year.

Breaking: Eagles are re-signing All-Pro LB Zack Baun to a three-year, $51 million contract, including $34 million guaranteed at signing and additional $1.5 million in incentives and escalators, per sources. The contract instantly makes Baun one of the highest-paid LBs in the NFL. pic.twitter.com/n7zkzIgwcD
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 5, 2025