Chiefs sign fullback Ben VanSumeren to the practice squad

The Kansas City Chiefs signed fullback Ben VanSumeren to their practice squad on August 31, 2026. This move follows his release by the Buffalo Bills, who waived him during final roster cuts earlier that same day. VanSumeren had competed throughout training camp and successfully beat out rookie undrafted free agent Jackson Acker for the fullback position. Although he was considered a strong candidate for the Buffalo Bills' 53-man roster, the team opted to waive him prior to the 6 p.m. league deadline. It remains unclear if the Buffalo Bills attempted to sign him to their own practice squad or if the player elected to join the Kansas City Chiefs roster independently.

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