The days of Philadelphia not respecting the linebacker position are over, and Zack Baun is staying with the Eagles after agreeing to a massive deal. According to Adam Schefter, Philadelphia is re-signing the All-Pro linebacker to a three-year,

Breaking: Eagles are re-signing All-Pro LB Zack Baun to a three-year, $51 million contract, including $34 million guaranteed at signing and additional $1.5 million in incentives and escalators, per sources. The contract instantly makes Baun one of the highest-paid LBs in the NFL.

Barkley's two-year extension is worth $41.2 million, or roughly $20.6 million per season, making him the first player at his position to ever earn at least $20 million per year. All but $5 million of the deal is fully guaranteed, per ESPN, while Barkley can earn an additional $15 million in incentives.

Philadelphia Eagles make Saquon Barkley the highest-paid running back in NFL history with a two-year contract extension worth $41.2 million.