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Cam Latu has a new number and maybe a new role. Any role would be fine with him, as he still looks to make his NFL debut after entering the league in 2023 as a third-round pick of the San Francisco 49ers.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Inside the Iggles / September 10

Eagles could have flawless backup plan at fullback after Ben VanSumeren injury

One of the underrated moments of the Philadelphia Eagles' 24-20 win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 1 was the injury to linebacker-turned-fullback Ben VanSumeren.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / September 6

Examining The Loss Of Versatile Eagles' Contributor

Eagles fullback and special teams stalwart Ben VanSumeren has been lost for the season with a torn patellar tendon. VanSumeren, 25, suffered the injury on the opening kickoff of Thursday’s 24-20 season-opening win over the Dallas Cowboys.

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Philadelphia Eagles News / Pro Football Rumors / September 5

Eagles sign one of NFL's top remaining free agents

The Eagles have signed one of the league’s top remaining free agents in edge-rusher Za’Darius Smith, per a team announcement. Smith met with the team in Philadelphia on Friday and passed a physical prior to signing a one-year deal with a maximum value of $9M, according to FOX Sports’ Jordan Schultz.

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Philadelphia Eagles News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 5

Eagles Signing OLB Za’Darius Smith To One-Year Deal Worth Up To $9M

According to Jordan Schultz, the Eagles are signing OLB Za’Darius Smith to a one-year deal worth up to $9 million. Philadelphia also announced it placed

Philadelphia Eagles News / The Spun / September 4

NFL Player Suffers Nasty Injury On First Play Of Season

Lost in the stunning ejection of Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter in this season-opening game against the Dallas Cowboys is the painful-looking injury that an Eagles player suffered mere moments before.

MSU's Alex VanSumeren Taking Freshman Standout Under His Wing

Every athlete needs a mentor, no matter what level of competition they're starting out at. And it's all a cycle. They learn from those before them and then mentor the next wave of youth.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / July 26

Eagles' Kevin Patullo Hints On Expanding Fullback Package

The Eagles aren’t about to revert to the 1970s, but as the preeminent running team in the NFL coming off a franchise record 3,048 yards on the ground, the sixth best mark in league history, Philadelphia is serious about adding a traditional fullback to the mix, albeit in an untraditional fashion.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / June 3

Former Spartan LB Returns From Season-Ending Injury

Former Michigan State standout linebacker Ben VanSumeren became a Super Bowl champion last season with the Philadelphia Eagles but did so watching from the sidelines as he suffered a season-ending ACL injury midway through the year.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / May 21

Get Ready For More Eagles Tush Push, Who Would've Been Just Fine Without It

The Eagles were ready in case they were not going to be allowed to use the tush push anymore. They had moved Ben Van Sumeren from linebacker to fullback and drafted defensive lineman Ty Robinson who could double as a fullback if needed.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

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NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 28

Junior Defensive Lineman Ready to Be a Leader for Michigan State Defense

Michigan State football has always performed best, when they have had impactful leaders on their football team. That will be the goal for Alex VanSumeren

Alex VanSumeren Talks Brother, Fellow Spartan Winning Super Bowl

Former Michigan State linebacker Ben VanSumeren joined the list of Spartans to have won a Super Bowl this past February when he and the Philadelphia Eagles bested the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.

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Watch: MSU DL Alex VanSumeren Talks Spring Ball, More

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State defensive lineman Alex VanSumeren, younger brother of former Spartan linebacker Ben VanSumeren, who recently became a Super Bowl champion , comes off his first full active season with the Green and White.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Yardbarker / February 21

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NFL News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 10

Former Spartan Wins Super Bowl in Just Second NFL Season

For the first time in his young NFL career, former Michigan State linebacker Ben VanSumeren is a world champion. He earned his first Super Bowl victory with the Philadelphia Eagles in his second professional season.

Philadelphia Eagles News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 3

Howie Roseman finds the Eagles a perfect Ben VanSumeren replacement

When Ben VanSumeren went down at practice in the week leading up to Week 13, it sent Philadelphia Eagles fans into disarray. Finally, after some 20 years

Philadelphia Eagles News / Pro Football Rumors / November 30

Eagles multi-purpose player done for season

The Eagles linebacker/special teamer/part-time fullback suffered a season-ending knee injury during Friday’s practice.

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Philadelphia Eagles News / Inside the Iggles / November 10

Injury concerns continue for Eagles Pro Bowler, another starter survives scare

There were a ton of names listed on the Philadelphia Eagles' injury report from Wednesday to Friday. The Birds would eventually list Ben VanSumeren as the only player who was questionable for Week 10's game on Sunday.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Inside the Iggles / November 3

Eagles make it hard on themselves but finally break a season-long jinx

They just can't make it easy on themselves, can they? If you had money on Grant Calcaterra and Ben VanSumeren hauling in the first two receptions on the afternoon, give yourself a gold star.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / August 29, 2024

From Long Shot To 'Chill,' Ben VanSumeren Is A Linebacker Now

Jalen Hurts has broken out the “you don’t know what you don’t know” sentiment to reporters on a few occasions over the past year. Sometimes the Eagles’ quarterback is correct in his assessment and sometimes he’s deflecting from a question that he’d rather not answer.

Michigan State Spartans News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / August 13, 2024

Former Michigan State LB Earns Honor For NFL Preseason Week 1 Showing

Former Michigan State linebacker Ben VanSumeren is heading into his second season in the NFL after being signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent. VanSumeren appeared in nine games while starting one in his rookie season, taking the field for 230 snaps (50 defensive, 180 special teams).

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 15, 2024

Eagles are dangerously thin at three positions

While obsessing about the hiring and firing of assistant coaches, some Eagles fans may be missing the glaring holes on the team’s roster. Here’s where Philadelphia needs the most help in 2024.

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