The Eagles have made re-signing Zack Baun a priority ahead of free agency, NFL sources said. While that may not come as a surprise considering Baun’s success in 2024 — his first full-time season at off-ball linebacker — the Eagles have long undervalued the position.

When it comes to the Philadelphia Eagles under Howie Roseman, inside linebacker has rarely been a priority in his team-building philosophy. Now granted, on occasion, Roseman has paid up, from DeMeco Ryans to Nigel Bradham and beyond,

Eagles general manager Howie Roseman said that the team will make a “concerted effort” to re-sign linebacker Zack Baun, per PHLY’s Zach Berman. Baun broke out in Philadelphia last season after four inconsistent years in New Orleans to start his career.

INDIANAPOLIS— Re-signing Zack Baun is an #Eagles priority ahead of free agency, per sources (and contrary to how this bonehead saw it a couple weeks ago). Plus, Howie Roseman cryptically gives clues about offseason plans in my column from the NFL combine: https://t.co/JhVhWdLlSD

All signs point to All-Pro linebacker Zack Baun as the Eagles' top in-house priority in advance of free agency, multiple NFL sources told Philadelphia Eagles On SI. “It’s probably not going to look like maybe the conventional wisdom thinks it should look,

A big key, Roseman said, will be continuing to rely on younger players. The Eagles were able to supplement their top-heavy roster in 2024 with key players producing on rookie deals. That, he said, will need to continue going forward.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – FEBRUARY 25: General manager Howie Roseman of the Philadelphia Eagles speaks to the media during the NFL Scouting Combine at the Indiana Convention Center on February 25, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Last year, the Eagles bucked conventional wisdom in several ways. They signed a running back to a big-money deal. They traded a big-time edge rusher, only to sign another in his place. They drafted two defensive backs in the first two rounds. They spent up in a big way for their interior offensive linemen, after having already paid their tackles.

Howie Roseman has two Super Bowl rings and his bust in Canton is already being shaped, so he needs no help coming up with an offseason plan. Nevertheless, here’s a guide to what he may try to do based on past precedent.