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.
Ben VanSumeren: Everything you need to know
Ben VanSumeren
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STATS
Birthdate
5/5/2000 (25)
Status
UFA
HT/WT
6'2", 231 lbs
Birthplace
Bay City, MI, USA
Position
FB
College
Michigan State
Experience
3 seasons
Career History
Philadelphia Eagles
2023-2026
(3 seasons)
Ben VanSumeren: Breaking News
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.
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.