The Eagles’ linebacker went from obscurity to starring for a Super Bowl champion. Will he return to Philadelphia or look to cash in elsewhere?

All-Pro linebacker Zack Baun is staying with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Zack Baun has agreed to an extension with the Eagles, so he won't be a candidate to join the Broncos during NFL free agency.

At the start of his career in Philadelphia, Dean struggled through injuries and lackluster play. While he suffered a season-ending injury during the team's playoff run that kept him out of the Super Bowl, he did record 128 tackles with three sacks and a pick during the season.

The Eagles retained Zack Baun before free agency by inking the All-Pro linebacker to a three-year contract extension.

The Philadelphia Eagles are re-signing All-Pro linebacker Zack Baun to a three-year, $51 million contract, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. The deal includes $34 million guaranteed at signing and an additional $1.5 million in incentives and escalators, sources told Schefter, making Baun one of the highest-paid linebackers in the NFL.

PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly agreed to a new deal with All-Pro linebacker Zack Baun following the team's Super Bowl run. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports both sides agreed to a three-year, $51 million dollar contract.

NFL free agency begins next week, and although the Eagles are not expected to make a big splash, they have made key financial commitments. After giving linebacker Zack Baun a three-year extension and signing running back Saquon Barkley to a new contract,

Pro, and former University of Wisconsin linebacker, Zack Baun to a three-year, $51 million contract. Baun’s contract includes $34 million in guaranteed money. Baun was originally thought to be headed to the free-agent market,