Aldous Huxley famously said of orthodoxy that it learns not and neither does it forget. It is a pertinent piece of criticism as we consider Howie Roseman’s brave new world. Once upon a time it was said that a smart general manager saves resources at running back and linebacker in order to reinvest them elsewhere.

The Philadelphia Eagles were committed to re-signing Zack Baun in free agency and on Wednesday they made good on that goal, agreeing to terms on a three-year contract with the All-Pro linebacker. The deal is worth $51 million,

Pro, and former University of Wisconsin linebacker, Zack Baun to a three-year, $51 million contract. Baun’s contract includes $34 million in guaranteed money. Baun was originally thought to be headed to the free-agent market,

The Eagles are re-signing All-Pro linebacker Zack Baun, according to league sources, securing the future of one of their biggest free agents before he could hit the market next week.

It also makes it more difficult for the Eagles to keep their other three top pending free agents in defensive linemen Milt Williams and Josh Sweat, and right guard Mekhi Becton. Free agency begins Monday at noon, with deals official beginning Wednesday at 4 p.m.

The Philadelphia Eagles are re-signing All-Pro linebacker Zack Baun to a three-year, $51 million contract, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported, per sources informed of the deal. The pact includes $34 million guaranteed.

Zack Baun has agreed to an extension with the Eagles, so he won't be a candidate to join the Broncos during NFL free agency.

The Eagles’ linebacker went from obscurity to starring for a Super Bowl champion. Will he return to Philadelphia or look to cash in elsewhere?

Baun was set to join other Eagles starters on the market, but a Wednesday payday will instead come to pass. The Eagles are keeping Baun on a three-year, $51MM deal, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Baun will have two fully guaranteed years on this contract, as Schefter adds $34MM will be locked in at signing.