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Bills Add Ex-Eagles Fullback Ben VanSumeren on One-Year Deal

His arrival sets up a camp battle at fullback with undrafted rookie Jackson Acker.

Overview

  • The Bills, who announced the move Wednesday, signed Ben VanSumeren to bolster run blocking and special teams after Reggie Gilliam left for the Patriots.
  • VanSumeren entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Eagles in 2023 and shifted from linebacker to fullback in 2024.
  • He played 21 games across three seasons in Philadelphia and contributed on special teams during the Eagles’ Super Bowl-winning 2024 campaign.
  • His 2025 season ended on the opening kickoff with a season-ending knee injury, which limited him to one play last year.
  • Buffalo also added Wisconsin fullback Jackson Acker as an undrafted free agent, creating an open competition for a role that often blends blocking on offense with core special-teams duties.