Philadelphia Eagles fullback Ben VanSumeren's season is over after tearing his patellar tendon Thursday night against the Dallas Cowboys, according to a report from ESPN.

VanSumeren was an undrafted rookie free agent in 2023 who did not make the initial 53-man roster, and who was thought of as more of an athlete than a football player in some scouting reports. His athleticism was indeed very appealing, as he ran a 4.45 40 and vertical jumped 42.5" at 231 pounds.

VanSumeren eventually worked his way onto the 53-man roster during the 2023 season and found a role as a regular on special teams, where his athleticism was often praised by special teams coordinator Michael Clay.

During 2024 training camp, he also proved to be more than just an athlete, as he was one of the most physical defend

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