Eagles linebacker Zack Baun, a Wisconsin native, may have just dashed the hopes of the Packers, but his home in Packers country has a cool backstory.

Former Wisconsin and current Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun starred in his third career NFL playoff game on Sunday. Baun, who recently earned a spot on the 2024 AP All-Pro first team, continued his stellar play in the Eagles’ 22-10 Wild Card victory over the Green Bay Packers at Lincoln Financial Field.

The Eagles added a pair of NFC South linebackers in Devin White and Zack Baun as free agents, but each came to Philadelphia with plenty to prove. White had a rough final two seasons in Tampa Bay after a hot start to his career, while Baun struggled to hold down a starting role in four seasons with the Saints.

All things Packers: Latest Green Bay Packers news, schedule ... Baun also become the first player in NFL history with 150 tackles and five forced fumbles. “I call Zack Baun the tone setter,” Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts said to Yahoo!.

One of the biggest reasons for their resurgence on that side of the ball under new defensive coordinator Vic Fangio has been the emergence of linebacker Zack Baun. Baun wasn't even a full time off-ball linebacker before this season, but he has blossomed to one of the best in the league at his position.

Sunday's 22-10 playoff win over the Green Bay Packers. As if his All-Pro 2024 regular season wasn't enough, Baun racked up four more tackles and a crucial interception in the Eagles' wild card win to help the team advance to the next round.

As Tanner McKee and the Eagles' reserves were leading one more charge for a Week 18 win over the Giants and a franchise-best 14-3 record, the starters stood and watched cheering from the Lincoln Financial Field sidelines while also awaiting their opponent for the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs in a week's time.

You'd be forgiven for missing the news when former University of Wisconsin standout Zack Baun signed a one-year ... and as the Green Bay Packers head to Philadelphia for a wild-card contest ...

Eight former Wisconsin Badgers will suit up in the NFL playoffs divisional round this weekend.

Every NFL team’s secret superstar from the 2024 season - PFF Philadelphia Eagles: EDGE Nolan Smith. When Brandon Graham suffered a torn triceps in Week 12 and with Bryce Huff missing time, the Eagles easily could have experienced a decline in pass-rusher productivity.

The East-West Shrine Bowl game is scheduled for January 30th at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with practice slated to start on Saturday, January 25th. Green Bay Packers assistant offensive line coach Eddie Gordon will be coaching the offensive line group for the East team.