The Philadelphia Eagles landed one of the best bargain free agents in football when they signed linebacker Zack Baun to a one-year contract.

At this point last season, linebacker Zack Baun was an afterthought, seemingly destined to follow in the footsteps of countless college standouts who failed to replicate similar success at the professional level.

Preparing for the Super Bowl, the linebacker reflected in his four formative years with New Orleans. In a new environment with the Birds, he saw his career take off this season.