Overview

• ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the fullback tore his patellar tendon, and the team placed him on injured reserve Friday.
• The injury occurred on the opening kickoff against the Cowboys, after which he was carted off and ruled out for the game.
• Philadelphia announced a corresponding move by signing pass-rusher Za'Darius Smith.
• VanSumeren had returned from a 2024 ACL tear to make the 53-man roster and was listed as the starting fullback after primarily contributing on special teams across 20 games.
• During the same sequence, defensive tackle Jalen Carter was ejected for appearing to spit on Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott.