It would probably be a stretch to call Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Zack Baun the prodigal son but the former Saints not-so-special teamer returns to his old haunts as one of the biggest stars on a Philadelphia Eagles team that boasts the number one defense in the league and preparing to play the Kansas City Chiefs

The Philadelphia Eagles landed one of the best bargain free agents in football when they signed linebacker Zack Baun to a one-year contract.

Baun spent four mostly forgettable seasons in New Orleans and few teams showed interest in him as a free agent, but Philadelphia GM Howie Roseman took a flier and wound up with a Defensive Player

Philadelphia Eagles LB Zack Baun, who's pro career began in New Orleans with the Saints, is hoping to finish what has been a career-best season in the same building where it all began.