Ben VanSumeren - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Participating in triangle camp VanSumeren (knee) participated in Buffalo's training camp Wednesday, Matt Parrino of Syracuse.com reports.

Impact 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

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bills Sign Fullback Ben VanSumeren to Compete With UDFA Jackson Acker The Buffalo Bills are bringing in Ben VanSumeren to add competition at the fullback position alongside rookie UDFA Jackson Acker.

APRIL 30 • SI.COM

Signs deal with Buffalo The Bills signed VanSumeren (knee) to a one-year contract Wednesday, Alec White of the Bills' official site reports.

Impact 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 was ended prematurely by a torn 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.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Not tendered as RFA The Eagles did not tender VanSumeren (knee) as a restricted free agent Wednesday, Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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

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