Buffalo Bills waive linebacker Ben VanSumeren from initial roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 12:32 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
The Buffalo Bills waived former Michigan State linebacker Ben VanSumeren as the team finalized its 53-man roster out of training camp. VanSumeren signed with the club during the offseason with expectations of a role on the team. He previously played for the Philadelphia Eagles for two seasons after beginning his career at Michigan and then Michigan State. VanSumeren appeared in 20 games for the Eagles but moved to the fullback position last year, a tenure that was shortened by a season-ending injury during the opening kickoff of the 2025 season. He played for Michigan State from 2021 to 2022, appearing in 24 games.
- •Buffalo Bills waived Ben VanSumeren before the 53-man roster deadline.
- •VanSumeren played two seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles.
- •He transitioned from linebacker to fullback last year.
- •A season-ending injury occurred on the 2025 opening kickoff.
- •VanSumeren played at Michigan State between 2021 and 2022.
- 12:32 AMYahoo Sports — Former MSU football LB Ben VanSumeren cut by Buffalo Bills
"A former Spartans linebacker turned fullback has been waived by his new team in the NFL
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