Baun was the Eagles’ top priority this offseason and they prioritized him over several other pending free agents. This month, the Eagles lost a ton of players on defense, including Milton Williams, Josh Sweat, Darius Slay, Isaiah Rodgers and Oren Burks.

When push came to shove, Zack Baun knew he didn't want to leave the Philadelphia Eagles. This was the franchise that gave him his chance. This was the organization that unlocked his potential and made him an All-Pro.

Zack Baun and Saquon Barkley held their introductory press conferences with the Eagles one year ago. For Barkley, it marked a rarity in Eagles land: A high-priced running back on a team that tended to not spend too many resources at that position.