Ben VanSumeren spent the offseason recovering from a torn ACL to make the Philadelphia Eagles’ 53-man roster.

The former Michigan State standout didn’t even make it to the first snap of the 2025 season before suffering another potentially serious injury in Thursday’s game against the Cowboys.

VanSumeren, a former undrafted free agent who switched from linebacker to fullback last year, was on the opening kickoff team and engaged in a block when he immediately grabbed at his right knee before collapsing to the ground. He appeared upset while talking to trainers (no professional lip reader needed to relay his thoughts) before being carted off the field.

The severity of the injury is still unknown but VanSumeren was quickly ruled out for the game.

While VanSumeren was still being looked at

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