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• Ben VanSumeren: Back with practice squad

  Rotowire Sep 15, 2026

  VanSumeren reverted back to the practice squad with Kansas City on Tuesday, per the NFL's official transaction log. VanSumeren was elevated to the active roster ahead of Monday night's 31-10 win over the Broncos, and he logged three snaps on offense. The fullback was also on the field for 22 snaps with the special-teams unit, securing two tackles, one of which was on kick coverage and the other on punt coverage. VanSumeren can be elevated two more times before the team would have to officially sign him to the active roster.

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• Chiefs' Ben VanSumeren: Elevated for season opener

  Rotowire Sep 14, 2026

  The Chiefs elevated VanSumeren from the practice squad ahead of Monday's game against the Broncos. VanSumeren was unable to win a roster spot with the Bills following training camp and the preseason, but he caught on with the Chiefs' practice squad after getting cut and will now get bumped up to the roster ahead of the season opener. If active for Monday's contest, VanSumeren will likely serve as a blocker on offense and be part of the Chiefs' special-teams units.

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• Ben VanSumeren: Inks practice squad deal with Kansas City

  Rotowire Sep 1, 2026

  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

  Rotowire Aug 5, 2026

  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

  Rotowire Apr 29, 2026

  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

  Rotowire Sep 5, 2025

  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

  Rotowire Aug 4, 2025

  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

  Rotowire Dec 1, 2024

  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

  Rotowire Nov 29, 2024

  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: Done for night

  Rotowire Nov 3, 2024

  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.

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