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Running back AJ Dillon and Eagles agree on a 1-year contract, AP source says

Running back AJ Dillon and the Philadelphia Eagles have agreed on a one-year contract, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday

MARCH 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eagles, FB Ben VanSumeren agree to terms on one-year contract The fullback played 11 games in 2024 before being placed on Injured Reserve.

MARCH 12 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Returning to Philadelphia The Eagles re-signed VanSumeren (knee) to a one-year deal Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact VanSumeren was a key special-teamer for Philadelphia in 2024 before sustaining a season-ending knee injury following a Week 12 win over the Rams. He made 11 appearances and recorded three total tackles (all solo) while playing 209 special-teams snaps. After re-signing with the Eagles, VanSumeren is expected to play a similar role in 2025.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Eagles Could Turn Heads With 'Unorthodox' Change in Backfield Philadelphia’s success under center shows the team could very well be looking to replace Ben VanSumeren.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lands on IR due to knee injury The Eagles placed VanSumeren (knee) on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact VanSumeren likely injured his knee during practice this week after popping up on Friday's injury report as a limited practice participant. The injury is severe enough to warrant a stint on injured reserve, which means VanSumeren will be forced to miss at least the next four regular-season games, making Week 17 against the Cowboys on Sunday, Dec. 29 the earliest he can return.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ben VanSumeren ruled out for Eagles on Sunday Ben VanSumeren suffered a potential serious knee injury in practice, sidelining him for the Eagles

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Won't play Week 13 VanSumeren (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Baltimore.

Impact VanSumeren popped up on Friday's injury report as a limited practice participant due to a knee injury, and it appears severe enough that he won't play Sunday. His next chance to play will be Week 14 against Carolina on Sunday, Dec. 8.

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Clears concussion protocol VanSumeren (concussion) has been cleared to play in Sunday's Week 10 battle against Dallas, Martin Frank of The Delaware News Journal reports.

Impact VanSumeren suffered a concussion in the first half of last Sunday's tilt against the Jaguars and didn't return to the game. However, he's been able to clear the league's five-step concussion protocol and will be able to suit up Sunday. VanSumeren has played exclusively on special teams this season and will likely continue in that role against the Cowboys.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Done for night VanSumeren (concussion) has been downgraded to out Sunday versus the Jaguars.

Impact VanSumeren suffered a concussion in the first half and his night is now done. The linebacker will now shift his focus to being ready to go for Week 10 versus the Cowboys.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with head injury VanSumeren (head) is being evaluated for a concussion Sunday versus the Jaguars.

Impact VanSumeren went down with a head injury in the first half and it's unclear if he'll be able to return. In the meantime, the linebacker's absence doesn't carry much of a defensive impact.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Highlight: Ben VanSumeren's well-timed blitz ends in 8-yard sack of Matt Corral Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Ben VanSumeren's well-timed blitz ends in an 8-yard sack of Minnesota Vikings quarterback Matt Corral.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM