‘Quiet’ Eagles Star’s Journey Inspires Teammates to Turn Their Broken Careers Around

‘Quiet’ Eagles star’s journey inspires teammates to turn their broken careers around

PHILADELPHIA — To inspire his players at the beginning of OTAs, Eagles coach Nick Sirianni brought up linebacker Zack Baun’s NFL journey during a team meeting.

Zack Baun is adjusting to his new standing with the Eagles as a leader and face of the defense

The linebacker had a meteoric rise last season as he became an All-Pro. More players are seeking him out for advice now.

Bowen: You, too, can be Zack Baun, Eagles tell vets who sign prove-it deals - PHLY Sports

Zack Baun, paragon. Baun’s extraordinary development as an off-ball linebacker fueled the Eagles’ march to the Super Bowl LIX title. Now the team wants to use his example to motivate other veterans signed to one-year, prove-it deals, as Baun was last season. Of course, the clincher in making this case is that Baun DID prove it, re-signing here for three years and $51 million, which was the organization’s most important accomplishment of the offs…