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| HT/WT: 6-2, 231 lbs |
| Birthplace: Bay City, MI |
| Age: 26 |
| School: Michigan St. |
| Experience: 4 |
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Ben VanSumeren: Inks practice squad deal with Kansas City
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
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
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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Ben VanSumeren: Not tendered as RFA
The Eagles did not tender VanSumeren (knee) as a restricted free agent Wednesday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
VanSumeren will therefore become an unrestricted free agent. The fullback tore his patella tendon on the opening kickoff of the Eagles' Week 1 game against the Cowboys last season.
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Eagles' Ben VanSumeren: Suffers torn patella tendon
VanSumeren was diagnosed with a torn patella tendon Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
VanSumeren suffered the injury on the opening kickoff of Philadelphia's Week 1 matchup against the Cowboys. He was placed on injured reserve earlier Friday and will be sidelined for the rest of the season.
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Eagles' Ben VanSumeren: Placed on IR
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: Injured on opening kickoff
VanSumeren has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's contest against the Cowboys after suffering a knee injury, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reportss.
VanSumeren went down with an injury on the opening kickoff, which is now understood to be a knee issue. The fullback may be facing a prolonged absence, and more information on his status will likely come in the near future.
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Eagles' Ben VanSumeren: Returns to practice Monday
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: Dealing with ankle injury
VanSumeren (ankle) did not practice Friday, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
The 25-year-old linebacker has appeared in 20 regular-season games for the Eagles over the last two seasons, recording 16 tackles (seven solo) while primarily focusing on special teams.
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Eagles' Ben VanSumeren: Returning to Philadelphia
The Eagles re-signed VanSumeren (knee) to a one-year deal Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
VanSumeren was a key special-teamer for Philadelphia in 2024 before sustaining a season-ending knee injury following a Week 12 win over the Rams. He made 11 appearances and recorded three total tackles (all solo) while playing 209 special-teams snaps. After re-signing with the Eagles, VanSumeren -- who will presumably be past his knee issue when the team takes the field again -- is expected to play a similar role in 2025.
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Eagles' Ben VanSumeren: Lands on IR due to knee injury
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
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
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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