When NFL teams do great things, as the Philadelphia Eagles have this season, they'll typically get added help from unexpected places. Here we'll list 10 surprise players who helped the Eagles get to the Super Bowl.

Sunday's game included stellar performances by Baun, Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and others, while also making a star out of Baun and his wife Ali's young son, who began going viral in a post shared by a well known sideline reporter.

Zack Baun was an afterthought of a free agent signing. Now, he's a first-team All-Pro after a breakout season for Vic Fangio and the Eagles.

The Carolina Panthers desperately need defensive help, especially up front. Their secondary was somewhat passable, especially in comparison to the front seven. The rushing defense was historically awful,

Former Wisconsin and current Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun flashed his brilliance in his fourth career NFL playoff game on Sunday. Baun, who earned a spot on the coveted 2024 AP All-Pro first team, continued his outstanding 2025 postseason run against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field.

PHILADELPHIA — Eagles linebacker Zack Baun took off his Oxygen mask and put his helmet back on when he saw running back Saquon Barkley rush for a 60-yard touchdown on their first offensive play against the Washington Commanders on Sunday.

The Philadelphia Eagles have done pretty much everything right this year. Philadelphia knew that it needed to make some changes after how the 2023 season ended

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.

The Eagles forced four turnovers, including three “Peanut Punch” fumbles in their 55-23 win in the NFC title game.

In the Eagles’ NFC Wild Card win over the Green Bay Packers on January 12, Baun logged eight tackles, one interception, and one pass deflection. Baun had six tackles, one tackle for loss, and one pass defended in the divisional-round win over the Rams.

Following three action-packed rounds of the 2025 NFL playoffs, two former Wisconsin Badgers will advance to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Feb. 9.

Zack Baun, Mike Caliendo and Leo Chenal are headed to New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX, and someone from the state is about to win a ring.