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Former Michigan State linebacker Ben VanSumeren joined the list of Spartans to have won a Super Bowl this past February when he and the Philadelphia Eagles bested the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.

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EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State defensive lineman Alex VanSumeren, younger brother of former Spartan linebacker Ben VanSumeren, who recently became a Super Bowl champion , comes off his first full active season with the Green and White.

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NFL News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / February 10

Former Spartan Wins Super Bowl in Just Second NFL Season

For the first time in his young NFL career, former Michigan State linebacker Ben VanSumeren is a world champion. He earned his first Super Bowl victory with the Philadelphia Eagles in his second professional season.

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NFL News / Michigan State Spartans on SI / January 28

Former Spartan is Headed to the Super Bowl

Former Michigan State Spartans veteran linebacker Ben VanSumeren will be the lone representative for the Green and White at Super Bowl LIX as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / December 18

Eagles' LB Ahead Of Schedule After Knee Surgery

Injured Eagles linebacker/fullback Ben VanSumeren is back in South Philadelphia and ahead of his rehab schedule after undergoing season-ending knee surgery from renowned orthopaedist Neal ElAttrache earlier this month.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / December 4

'Let's Add A Little Bit More:' Behind the Eagles' FB Addition

The Eagles haven’t used a fullback in a long time. The organization got a taste of what it’s like this season with hybrid Ben VanSumeren and planned on expanding his role before the second-year player suffered a season-ending knee injury in last Friday’s practice.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / December 3

'It Takes A Village' To Replace Eagles' Versatile 'Slash' Player

On a roster filled with stars the Eagles linebacker Ben VanSumeren is generally overlooked. That isn't the case inside the NovaCare Complex. Philadelphia lost the second-year core-special-teamer/linebacker/fullback to a season-ending knee injury at practice last Friday.

Philadelphia Eagles News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 3

Howie Roseman finds the Eagles a perfect Ben VanSumeren replacement

When Ben VanSumeren went down at practice in the week leading up to Week 13, it sent Philadelphia Eagles fans into disarray. Finally, after some 20 years

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / November 30

Eagles Make A Flurry Of Roster Moves In Advance Of Ravens Game

The Eagles made a flurry of roster moves before Sunday’s game at Baltimore. There was more movement than expected tied to a couple of practice injuries

Philadelphia Eagles News / Pro Football Rumors / November 30

Eagles multi-purpose player done for season

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Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / November 29

Eagles' Throwback Suffers Serious Knee Injury

Eagles’ throwback Ben VanSumeren suffered what is believed to be a significant season-ending knee injury at practice on Friday, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. A linebacker by trade, VanSumeren served as one of the backups for Nakobe Dean and Zack Baun but his main impact this season was on special teams and as a fullback on offense.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Inside the Iggles / November 10

Injury concerns continue for Eagles Pro Bowler, another starter survives scare

There were a ton of names listed on the Philadelphia Eagles' injury report from Wednesday to Friday. The Birds would eventually list Ben VanSumeren as the only player who was questionable for Week 10's game on Sunday.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / November 9

Eagles' Most Versatile Player Upgraded For Sunday

The most versatile Eagles player is good to go Sunday in North Texas. Ben VanSumeren, who helps Philadelphia in all three phases these days, cleared the NFL's concussion protocol and had the questionable tag removed on Saturday afternoon, meaning the special-teams stalwart will be available for Sunday’s game at the 3-5 Dallas Cowboys.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Inside the Iggles / November 3

Eagles make it hard on themselves but finally break a season-long jinx

They just can't make it easy on themselves, can they? If you had money on Grant Calcaterra and Ben VanSumeren hauling in the first two receptions on the afternoon, give yourself a gold star.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / October 23

The Eagles' Modern-Day Throwback

In-house, the public highlight for the Eagles at training camp came on the very last rep. Head coach Nick Sirianni decided to wrap up the camp portion of the summer with some competitive 1-on-1 reps with the entire team watching.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / October 8

Eagles Release Veteran Linebacker, Opening A Roster Spot

It turned out, the Eagles didn’t need Devin White, after all. The team and linebacker agreed on Tuesday to be released now, rather than waiting until after the trade deadline so he is not subject to waivers.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / October 1

The 'Heartbeat' Of The Eagles' Special Teams

On a few occasions back in training camp, Nick Sirianni ended practice by calling out a pair of names and letting players go one-on-one in front of the entire team.

Michigan State's Alex VanSumeren Had Difficult Road to First Start

Michigan State defensive lineman Alex VanSumeren first couple of years as a Spartan were anything but ideal. An ESPN top 300 recruit and younger brother of former two-year Spartan letterwinner Ben VanSumeren, Alex came to East Lansing with very high expectations surrounding him.

Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / August 29

From Long Shot To 'Chill,' Ben VanSumeren Is A Linebacker Now

Jalen Hurts has broken out the “you don’t know what you don’t know” sentiment to reporters on a few occasions over the past year. Sometimes the Eagles’ quarterback is correct in his assessment and sometimes he’s deflecting from a question that he’d rather not answer.

Michigan State football: Alex VanSumeren shining in fall camp

Haven’t heard the name Alex VanSumeren in a while? I don’t blame you, but I expect you’ll be hearing his name more very soon. Michigan State football opened fall camp last week and reports are coming out about players who are standing out as we approach the season opener.

NFL News / Yardbarker / February 15, 2024

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Philadelphia Eagles News / Philadelphia Eagles on SI / December 28, 2023