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Kansas City Chiefs sign Ben VanSumeren to practice squad

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 10:39 PM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Kansas City Chiefs sign Ben VanSumeren to practice squad

Summary

The Kansas City Chiefs signed Ben VanSumeren to their practice squad following his release by the Buffalo Bills. VanSumeren, a hybrid player who has spent time at linebacker, fullback, and halfback, failed to make the final roster in Buffalo after appearing in three preseason games. He previously spent time with the Philadelphia Eagles, where he registered 16 total tackles across 20 appearances during his first two seasons. The Michigan native also missed significant playing time last year due to a season-ending knee injury sustained in Week 1. VanSumeren entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2023 after playing at Michigan and Michigan State. He will now join the Kansas City Chiefs organization to continue his development on the offensive side of the ball.

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•Ben VanSumeren joins the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad.
•The Buffalo Bills released VanSumeren during final roster cuts.
•He played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 2023 to 2025.
•VanSumeren transitioned from linebacker to fullback in 2025.

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10:39 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs Add Ex-Eagles FB After Missing Final Cuts

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The Kansas City Chiefs are scooping up the former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker/fullback, Ben VanSumeren. According to NFL Insider Jordan Schultz, VanSumeren is joining the Chiefs’ practice squad after he missed final cuts with the Buffalo Bills. Ben VanSumeren’s NFL Career The Michigan native had NCAA stints with two different schools before entering the NFL. He […] The post Chiefs Add Ex-Eagles FB After Missing Final Cuts appeared first on HEAVY.
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