BEN VANSUMEREN NEWS

Cowboys failed to open Eagles' gifts | Arkansas Democrat Gazette The name Ben VanSumeren probably means as much to you as it does to me, which is to say very little. But he's the Eagles' only fullback and...

SEPTEMBER 11 • ARKANSASONLINE.COM

Suffers torn patella tendon VanSumeren was diagnosed with a torn patella tendon Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles Fullback Suffers Devastating Injury on Very First Play of NFL Season Ben VanSumeren is out for the season.

SEPTEMBER 5 • SI.COM

Placed on IR The Eagles placed VanSumeren (knee) on injured reserve Friday.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles sign veteran Za'Darius Smith, place Ben VanSumeren on Injured Reserve The team enhances its depth with a quality pass rusher, who was productive and dependable for the NFC’s No. 1 seed in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 5 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Former MSU linebacker Ben VanSumeren injured on first play of the NFL season Former MSU linebacker Ben VanSumeren had an incredibly unlucky and unfortunate start to the NFL season with the Eagles

SEPTEMBER 5 • USATODAY.COM

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.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ben VanSumeren officially back for another season with the Philadelphia Eagles The improbable NFL career of former MSU linebacker turned fullback Ben VanSumeren will continue in Philadelphia

AUGUST 27 • USATODAY.COM

Ankle healed Monday for FB VanSumeren (ankle) returned to practice Monday, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle injury VanSumeren (ankle) did not practice Friday, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Spadaro: Can Ben VanSumeren revive the fullback position in the Eagles' offense? After moving from linebacker to fullback on a full-time basis this offseason, VanSumeren looks to leverage his traits to keep the NFL’s top...

JULY 31 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Eagles' training camp: Philadelphia's secret weapon gets running back reps on offense Eagles' converted fullback Ben VanSumeren gets running back carries in training camp

JULY 24 • USATODAY.COM

Eagles 'new wrinkle' on offense could help Saquon Barkley continue to dominate in 2025 | Sporting News Saquon Barkley enters 2025 as the NFL's top running back—and the Eagles might be unlocking even more from him. A former linebacker could be...

JULY 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Eagles 2025 Draft Preview: The Linebackers With Nakobe Dean amid a difficult rehab, Oren Burks on to Cincinnati, and Ben VanSumeren moving to offense, the Eagles need to add depth at...

APRIL 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Running back AJ Dillon and Eagles agree on a 1-year contract, AP source says

Running back AJ Dillon and the Philadelphia Eagles have agreed on a one-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday

MARCH 12 • Associated Press

Eagles, FB Ben VanSumeren agree to terms on one-year contract The fullback played 11 games in 2024 before being placed on Injured Reserve.

MARCH 12 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Returning to Philadelphia The Eagles re-signed VanSumeren (knee) to a one-year deal Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact 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 is expected to play a similar role in 2025.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles Could Turn Heads With 'Unorthodox' Change in Backfield Philadelphia’s success under center shows the team could very well be looking to replace Ben VanSumeren.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lands on IR due to knee injury The Eagles placed VanSumeren (knee) on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact 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 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.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ben VanSumeren ruled out for Eagles on Sunday Ben VanSumeren suffered a potential serious knee injury in practice, sidelining him for the Eagles

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Won't play Week 13 VanSumeren (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Baltimore.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Done for night VanSumeren (concussion) has been downgraded to out Sunday versus the Jaguars.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with head injury VanSumeren (head) is being evaluated for a concussion Sunday versus the Jaguars.

Impact VanSumeren went down with a head injury in the first half and it's unclear if he'll be able to return. In the meantime, the linebacker's absence doesn't carry much of a defensive impact.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Highlight: Ben VanSumeren's well-timed blitz ends in 8-yard sack of Matt Corral Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Ben VanSumeren's well-timed blitz ends in an 8-yard sack of Minnesota Vikings quarterback Matt Corral.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM