Ben VanSumeren: Inks practice squad deal with Kansas City
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The Chiefs signed VanSumeren to the practice squad Tuesday.
VanSumeren was waived by the Bills on Sunday after failing to crack the team's 53-man roster, but he'll get a new opportunity as a member of the Chiefs' practice squad. He has appeared in 21 regular-season games across three seasons with the Eagles since entering the league in May of 2023 as an undrafted free agent.
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Bills' Ben VanSumeren: Participating in training camp
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VanSumeren (knee) participated in Buffalo's training camp Wednesday, Matt Parrino of Syracuse.com reports.
VanSumeren has fully recovered from the torn patella tendon he suffered last September with the Eagles. The 26-year-old is expected to serve as the Bills' primary fullback during the upcoming campaign.
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Bills' Ben VanSumeren: Signs deal with Buffalo
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The Bills signed VanSumeren (knee) to a one-year contract Wednesday, Alec White of the Bills' official site reports.
Philadelphia opted not to tender VanSumeren after his third season with the team back in March, but it didn't take long for him to get another shot with a new squad. His 2025 season ended prematurely due to him tearing his patella tendon during the opening kickoff of Week 1, but in the two years prior, his elite speed, strength and explosiveness allowed him to earn opportunities on special teams.
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Eagles' Ben VanSumeren: Placed on IR
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The Eagles placed VanSumeren (knee) on injured reserve Friday.
VanSumeren was injured on the opening kickoff Thursday night against Dallas and was carted off the field with what appeared to be a significant knee injury. It's unclear at this point if he has a chance to return in 2025, but VanSumeren will be required to miss at least the next four games.
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Eagles' Ben VanSumeren: Returns to practice Monday
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VanSumeren (ankle) returned to practice Monday, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
VanSumeren didn't practice the previous Friday due to an ankle injury but is back in there Monday. He is transitioning to fullback after playing primarily on special teams and at linebacker in his previous two seasons with the Eagles.
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Eagles' Ben VanSumeren: Lands on IR due to knee injury
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The Eagles placed VanSumeren (knee) on injured reserve Saturday.
VanSumeren likely injured his knee during practice this week after popping up on Friday's injury report as a limited practice participant. The injury is severe enough to warrant a stint for him on injured reserve, which means VanSumeren will be forced to miss at least the next four regular-season games, making Week 17 against the Cowboys on Sunday, Dec. 29 the earliest he can return.
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Eagles' Ben VanSumeren: Won't play Week 13
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VanSumeren (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Baltimore.
VanSumeren popped up on Friday's injury report as a limited practice participant due to a knee injury, and it appears severe enough that he won't play Sunday. His next chance to play will be Week 14 against Carolina on Sunday, Dec. 8.
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Eagles' Ben VanSumeren: Clears concussion protocol
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VanSumeren (concussion) has been cleared to play in Sunday's Week 10 battle against Dallas, Martin Frank of The Delaware News Journal reports.
VanSumeren suffered a concussion in the first half of last Sunday's tilt against the Jaguars and didn't return to the game. However, he's been able to clear the league's five-step concussion protocol and will be able to suit up Sunday. VanSumeren has played exclusively on special teams this season and will likely continue in that role against the Cowboys.
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Eagles' Ben VanSumeren: Done for night
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VanSumeren (concussion) has been downgraded to out Sunday versus the Jaguars.
VanSumeren suffered a concussion in the first half and his night is now done. The linebacker will now shift his focus to being ready to go for Week 10 versus the Cowboys.
