Ben VanSumeren had earned a role as the Eagles' fullback, reserve linebacker and standout special teams player, but his season is over after the second-year sensation suffered a knee injury during Friday's practice.
DeVonta Smith will return to the lineup while Darius Slay will be out with a concussion.
According to NFL sources, LB Ben VanSumeren suffered a season-ending knee injury during practice on Friday. A tough break for a special teams contributor who had also earned a role at fullback.
— Jeff McLane (@Jeff_McLane)
Although VanSumeren hasn't played a single snap on defense this season, he has carved out a role as a fullback on the offensive side of the ball. He is also a key contributor on special teams, having played 12 offensive snaps and 153 on special teams this season.
