Ben VanSumeren Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Eagles vs Chargers game on Monday with our National Football League injury report.Sep 5, 2025
Suffers torn patella tendon
VanSumeren was diagnosed with a torn patella tendon Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 5, 2025
Placed on IR
The Eagles placed VanSumeren (knee) on injured reserve Friday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Sep 4, 2025
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Aug 4, 2025
Ankle healed Monday for FB
VanSumeren (ankle) returned to practice Monday, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Aug 1, 2025
Dealing with ankle injury
VanSumeren (ankle) did not practice Friday, Jeff McLane of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Mar 12, 2025
Returning to Philadelphia
The Eagles re-signed VanSumeren (knee) to a one-year deal Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
Dec 1, 2024
Lands on IR due to knee injury
The Eagles placed VanSumeren (knee) on injured reserve Saturday.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 29, 2024
Won't play Week 13
VanSumeren (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Baltimore.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 9, 2024
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.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 3, 2024
Done for night
VanSumeren (concussion) has been downgraded to out Sunday versus the Jaguars.
ANALYSIS
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.
Nov 3, 2024
Dealing with head injury
VanSumeren (head) is being evaluated for a concussion Sunday versus the Jaguars.
ANALYSIS
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.
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