Zack Baun Injury News & Updates

Baun recorded seven total tackles (two solo) in Sunday's 16-9 win over the Lions.

The Wisconsin product led the Eagles' defense in total tackles for the fourth consecutive game during the Week 11 win. Baun has appeared in all 10 of Philadelphia's games so far this season, recording a team-leading 79 total tackles, including 3.0 sacks, five passes defensed and one forced fumble. He's expected to remain an integral part of the defense and a viable IDP option in the Week 12 matchup against the Cowboys.

Baun registered eight tackles (five solo) Monday in a 10-7 Week 10 win over Green Bay.

The game was a defensive battle, with the teams combining for just 17 points. Baun led Philadelphia with his eight tackles, marking the fifth time he's reached that total this season. Through nine games, Baun has posted 72 tackles (including 3.0 sacks), a forced fumble and five defensed passes, including an interception.

Baun tallied six tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, and two pass defenses during the Eagles' 38-20 win over the Giants on Sunday.

Baun co-led the Eagles in tackles with Cooper DeJean on Sunday, and the former recorded his third sack of the season after taking down Jaxson Dart for a one-yard loss midway through the first quarter. Baun has logged at least six tackles in each of the first eight games of the regular season, and his 64 tackles on the year leads the Eagles and is tied for 11th most in the NFL. He is well on pace to surpass 100-plus tackles for a second consecutive season as the Eagles enter their Week 9 bye.

Baun finished Sunday's 28-22 win over the Vikings with 10 tackles (six solo).

Baun played every single defensive snap during Sunday's win and finished as the Eagles' leading tackler. He has recorded double-digit tackles in two of his last three outings, and his 58 total tackles leads the Eagles and is 12th most in the NFL.

Baun logged six tackles (three solo) in Thursday's 34-17 loss to the Giants.

Baun was on the field for 94 percent of defensive snaps, the first time this season he wasn't on the field for every play. It was also his least productive performance of the season in what was poor all-around showing from the Eagles.

Baun recorded 12 total tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 21-17 loss to the Broncos.

Baun was able to reach double-digit stops for the first time this season after doing so eight times during the 2024 regular season. He was also able to get to Bo Nix in the fourth quarter, registering a sack for the second straight week. Through five games this season, the linebacker has compiled 42 total tackles (26 solo), including 2.0 sacks, while also adding an interception and a forced fumble.

Baun registered eight tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one forced fumble during the Eagles' 31-25 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday.

Baun was overcame a knee injury to play in Sunday's NFC tilt. The injury didn't appear to bother him, as he played every single defensive snap for a fourth straight game and finished second on the Eagles in tackles behind Cooper DeJean (nine). Baun also notched his first sack of the season, with his takedown of Baker Mayfield late in the first quarter resulting in a 12-yard loss and a Chase McLaughlin 42-yard field goal one play later. Baun has logged at least six tackles in each of the first four games of the season and has 30 tackles (19 solo), including 1.0 sacks, three pass defenses (one interception) and one forced fumble to start the 2025 campaign.

Baun (knee) was a full participant at practice Friday, Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia reports.

Baun was able to work himself up to full participation at practice before the end of the week, erasing any doubt about his chances to play Sunday at Tampa Bay. The linebacker has compiled 22 total tackles (14 solo) and three passes defensed, including an interception, over three games this season.

Baun (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.

Baun returned to practice after missing Wednesday's session due to a knee injury that he likely picked up during the Eagles' Week 3 win over the Rams. His practice participation Friday will indicate his chances of playing in Sunday's road tilt against the Buccaneers. The 2020 third-rounder has registered 22 tackles (14 solo) and three pass defenses (one interception) through the first three games of the regular season.

Baun didn't practice Wednesday, as he's dealing with a knee injury.

Baun was wearing a knee brace Wednesday, per Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia, but it's unclear how serious his knee issue is at the moment. The talented linebacker has played nearly every defensive snap for the Eagles through three weeks and has racked up 22 tackles and one interception, so it would be a big blow to the Eagles' defense if he needs to miss any time. Baun's practice status the remainder of the week should provide more clarity about whether he's at any risk of missing Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers.

Baun recorded seven total tackles (three solo) and two passes defended, including one interception, during Sunday's 33-26 win over the Rams.

Baun picked off Matthew Stafford early in the first quarter of Sunday's win to set up the Eagles' first touchdown of the day. The 28-year-old has now played 100-percent of Philadelphia's defensive snaps in three consecutive games, tallying 22 total tackles and three passes defended, including one interception, during that span. He's expected to continue starting alongside rookie Jihaad Campbell to form one of the NFL's top inside linebacker tandems ahead of a Week 4 matchup against the Buccaneers.

Baun tallied six total tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Chiefs.

The Wisconsin product was relatively productive in Week 2, tying rookie Andrew Mukuba for the third-most tackles on the Eagles' defense. Baun was one of the best inside linebackers in football last season, recording 151 total tackles, including 3.5 sacks, five forced fumbles and four passes defended over 16 regular-season contests. He's expected to remain one of the team's defensive leaders when the Rams travel to Philadelphia in Week 3.

Baun logged nine tackles (six solo) and one pass defense during the Eagles' 24-20 win over the Cowboys on Thursday.

Baun was one of four Eagles players to play all 61 defensive snaps in Thursday's regular-season opener, with the 2020 third-rounder leading the way in the tackling department. He established himself as an integral piece of the Eagles' first-team defense in 2024, when he cracked 100-plus tackles in a season for the first time in his six-year NFL career. Baun and the Eagles will hit the road in Week 2 in a Super Bowl LIX rematch against the Chiefs on Sunday, Sept. 14.

Baun (back) will be a limited participant in Saturday's training camp practice, Martin Frank of The Delaware News Journal reports.

Baun has been sidelined with a back contusion since late July, but he has progressed enough in his recovery to return to practice, albeit in a limited capacity. If he can increase his practice reps over the coming week, that would put him in a good spot to suit up for the Eagles' second preseason game against the Browns on Saturday, Aug. 16. Baun signed a three-year, $51 million contract with the Eagles in March after a career year in 2024, finishing with 151 tackles (93 solo), including 3.5 sacks, four pass defenses (one interception), five forced fumbles and one fumble recovery across 16 regular-season games.

Baun (back) will not practice Tuesday, Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia reports.

Baun will log his first absence of training camp due to a back injury, paving the way for rookie first-round pick Jihaad Campbell to handle increased first-team reps. Fresh off a career year in which he tallied 151 total tackles (93 solo) including 3.5 sacks across 16 regular-season games, Baun returned to Philadelphia via a three-year, $51 million contract this offseason and is primed to repeat as a premier IDP option at linebacker for 2025. As such, it will be no surprise if the Eagles opt to take a cautious approach to the 28-year-old's health at this stage of the summer.

The Eagles signed Baun to a three-year, $51 million extension Wednesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Baun has re-signed with Philadelphia after earning first-team All-Pro honors during his first season with the Eagles in 2024. The Wisconsin product moved from outside to inside linebacker ahead of last year, recording 151 total tackles (tied for the sixth-most in the NFL), including 3.5 sacks, five forced fumbles and four passes defended across 16 regular-season games. He also added 33 total tackles, three passes defended, including two interceptions, and one forced fumble over four games during Philadelphia's Super Bowl-winning postseason run. Now that Baun has inked an extension, he's expected to remain one of the league's top inside linebackers and a key defensive leaders on the Eagles' defense.

Baun (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Baun and other Eagles starters were able to rest during practice this week since Philadelphia is already locked in as the NFC's No.2 seed. The 2020 third-round pick will end his first regular season in Philadelphia with 151 tackles (93 solo), including 3.5 sacks, four pass defenses (including one interception), five forced fumbles and one fumble recovery across 16 games. With Nakobe Dean (abdomen) also sitting Sunday, Jeremiah Trotter and Oren Burks will likely start at inside linebacker while Dallas Gant serves in a rotational role.

Baun (rest) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Giants.

With the Eagles already having the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs locked up, they are likely to rest a vast majority of their starters, including Baun, Jalen Carter (rest), Darius Slay (rest) and Nakobe Dean (rest). Baun had a remarkable first season in Philadelphia, entering Week 18 with the fourth-most tackles in the NFL (151). Jeremiah Trotter and Oren Burks are expected to serve as the Eagles' top inside linebacker duo in Week 18, with both Baun and Dean listed as doubtful.

Baun recorded seven total tackles (one solo) and one pass defended in Sunday's 41-7 win over the Cowboys.

The Wisconsin product had recorded 10 or more total tackles in three of his last four games before Sunday's blowout win. However, Baun still finished second on the Eagles' defense in stops, trailing Oren Burks' eight-tackle effort. Baun, a first-year Eagle, has now tallied 151 total tackles (fourth-most in the NFL), including 3.5 sacks, five forced fumbles and four passes defended while appearing in all 16 of Philadelphia's games this season. The Eagles may rest Baun in the Week 18 matchup against the Giants, having already secured the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoff picture.

Baun recorded 11 total tackles (seven solo), including two tackles for loss, in Sunday's 36-33 loss to the Commanders.

The Wisconsin product has recorded 11 or more tackles in four of his last six games, brining his season total up to 145 stops, which ranks third-best in the NFL. Baun has put together an incredible season in his first year with the Eagles, leading the team in total tackles and forced fumbles (five) through 15 games. He and Nakobe Dean form one of the NFL's best inside linebacker duos and are expected to continue wreaking havoc on opposing offenses as the season progresses.

Baun recorded 13 tackles (eight solo) including 0.5 sacks and a forced fumble during Sunday's 24-19 win at Baltimore.

Baun added another stellar performance to his spectacular season Sunday, logging double-digit tackles for the sixth time this year. He's fourth in the league in tackles (118) going into a Week 14 matchup versus the Panthers.

Baun recorded 15 tackles (nine solo) and a pass defensed during Thursday's 26-18 win versus the Commanders.

Baun was on the field for all 63 of Philadelphia's defensive snaps in Week 11, and he managed his highest tackle total since Week 1. Only four players have more total tackles this season than Baun (102) as he prepares for a Week 12 tilt against the Rams.

Baun recorded eight total tackles (three solo), including one tackle for loss, in Sunday's 34-6 win over the Cowboys.

Baun led the Eagles' defense in total tackles for the third consecutive game Sunday, bringing his season total up to 81 stops. The first-year Eagle has already doubled his previous season high in tackles through nine games this season, also tying his previous bests in sacks (2.0) and passes passes defended (two). Expect Baun to continue making plays for Philadelphia's defense as the year progresses.

Baun recorded 10 tackles (seven solo), including a tackle for a loss, two passes defensed and an interception in Sunday's 28-23 win over the Jaguars.

The starting middle linebacker also played on 98 percent of the defensive snaps. Baun, who signed a one-year, $1.6-million deal with the Eagles in March, already has a career-high 79 tackles (52 solo), including 2.0 sacks, in 2024.

Baun recorded 12 tackles (eight solo) and a forced fumble during Sunday's 37-17 win at Cincinnati.

Baun's forced fumble came late in the fourth quarter and was recovered by fellow linebacker Nakobe Dean to essentially put Sunday's win on ice. He's in the midst of a career year and is a great IDP option going into a Week 9 showdown versus the Jaguars.

Baun (shoulder) was a full participant during Thursday's practice session.

Baun injured his shoulder during Sunday's game against the Giants, which kept him out of Wednesday's practice. It doesn't appear to be a serious injury, however, as Baun was able to practice without limitations Thursday. Barring any setbacks, the 2020 third-round pick should be good to go against the Bengals on Sunday. Baun leads the Eagles with 57 combines tackles through the first six games of the regular season.

Baun (shoulder) was listed as a DNP on the Eagles' injury report Wednesday.

Baun injured his shoulder during the fourth quarter of Sunday's win over the Giants, and he finished the contest with six tackles (four solo). The 2020 third-round pick will have two more chances to return to practice ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals. Baun is up to a team-leading 57 combined tackles through the first six games of the regular season.

Baun is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Giants due to a shoulder injury.

Baun logged six tackles (four solo) before leaving in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game. The Eagles have a large lead midway through the final quarter, so Baun may be kept out for the remainder of the contest. Jeremiah Trotter and Ben VanSumeren are candidates to see more snaps at inside linebacker alongside starter Nakobe Dean while Baun is sidelined.

Baun recorded 13 total tackles (nine solo) during Sunday's 15-12 win over the Saints.

Baun has had an impressive start to his Eagles tenure, recording 37 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, across Philadelphia's first three games. The Wisconsin product ranks second in the NFL in total tackles thus far, trailing only Nick Cross, who has 39 stops. Expect Baun to continue being a tackling machine and an extremely valuable IDP asset as the season progresses.

Baun compiled 15 total tackles (11 solo), including 2.0 sacks, in Friday's 34-29 win over the Packers in Brazil.

Baun had quite the debut with the Eagles after signing with the team in March, leading Philadelphia in tackles. The 2.0 sacks matched his career total over four years with New Orleans prior to joining the Eagles. With Devin White (ankle) unavailable, Baun took on some added workload at interior linebacker, certainly making the most of his opportunity.

Baun worked with Philadelphia's first-team defense for the fourth day in a row Monday, Brandon Lee Gowton of BGN Radio reports.

Baun agreed to a one-year deal with the Eagles earlier this offseason, and it now appears that he's got a real chance to start at inside linebacker. The 2020 third-round pick out of Wisconsin started just 14 games during his four seasons in New Orleans, but it seems that he is winning the positional battle against Nakobe Dean and could be lining up alongside Devin White in the Eagles' linebacker corps in 2024.

Baun and the Eagles agreed on a one-year contract Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Baun will head to Philadelphia after spending the first four seasons of his career with the Saints. The linebacker recorded 30 tackles, including 2.0 sacks, while also adding an interception and two pass deflections over 17 games in 2023.

Baun recorded 30 tackles, including two sacks, and one interception across 17 games in the 2023 regular season.

Baun saw a career high in defensive snaps (292) while continuing to play a primary role on special teams (381). The 2020 third-round pick has been a core special-teamer since his first year with the Saints, but he's yet to log more than 30 tackles in a single season. Baun is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

Baun participated in the Saints' OTAs last week after dealing with an ankle injury, John Hendrix of Sports Illustrated reports.

Baun was placed on injured reserve in December but is now back in action. The 26-year-old recorded 16 tackles (11 solo) in 13 games last season and could be in line to start heading into the upcoming campaign.

New Orleans placed Baun (ankle) on its injured reserve list Saturday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Baun will have to sit out for the remainder of the regular season as he recovers from an ankle injury he sustained in Week 13 at Tampa Bay. The Saints will probably be forced to lean more heavily on Kaden Elliss at linebacker in the absence of the 2020 third-rounder.

Baun (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

Baun suffered the injury during the team's Week 13 loss to the Buccaneers. Even coming off a bye, he was unable to practice in any capacity during the week and is set to miss his first game of the camapaign. Kaden Elliss should be locked into a significant role in Baun's absence.

Baun was ruled out after going down with an ankle injury in Monday's game against the Buccaneers, John Hendrix of SI.com reports.

Baun was able to walk off under his own power while heading into the medical tent on New Orleans' sideline in the first half, according to Hendrix. While the nature of this injury is still unclear, the 25-year-old will have extra time to recover while the Saints are on bye Week 14. With starting linebacker Pete Werner (ankle) once again inactive, Andrew Dowell and Nephi Sewell will likely take on bigger roles for the remainder of this divisional matchup.

Baun will start at outside linebacker against the Steelers on Sunday, Katherine Terrell of ESPN.com reports.

Baun will draw the start with Pete Werner (ankle) inactive. The former has only played 17 snaps on defense this season, which all took place after Werner exited Monday's loss to the Ravens.

Baun (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Baun wasn't listed on Wednesday's injury report, so it's clear that he's back to full health. The third-year pro is primed to handle a depth role during Sunday's regular-season opener in Atlanta.

Saints head coach Dennis Allen said Tuesday that Baun is dealing with a hamstring injury, Ross Jackson of USA Today reprots.

Baun logged five tackles during the Saints' preseason opener and looks good in his new role as weak-side linebacker. The 2020 third-round pick will likely find himself in a rotation with second-round rookie Pete Werner (leg), but that could change if Werner continues to miss time.

Baun logged five tackles, including one tackle for loss, and a pass deflection during Saturday's preseason opener against the Ravens.

After playing on the strong side during his rookie year, Baun seemed to be a more natural fit at weakside linebacker during last weekend's preseason opener. While he may not be much of an IDP prospect as long as he has to rotate with Kwon Alexander and second-round rookie Pete Werner (leg), that could change if Werner continues to miss time and/or something happens to Alexander, who's bouncing back from an Achilles injury that ended his 2020 campaign.

Baun will compete for the starting job at weakside linebacker in training camp, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

The 2020 third-round pick worked on the strongside as a rookie but played only 82 defensive snaps. Baun could earn a larger role in 2021 with a strong showing in camp, though Demario Davis should remain the leader of the unit.

Baun totaled 12 tackles over 15 games in 2020.

With veterans Demario Davis, Alex Anzalone and, eventually, Kwon Alexander logging the vast majority of available snaps at linebacker, Baun did well to become a regular contributor on special teams during his rookie year. Should the Saints free up over $13 million in cap space by parting ways with Alexander this offseason, there's a solid chance he could make a bigger impact on defense in 2021.