Category: Spartans in the NFL

Ben VanSumeren signed to Philadelphia Eagles active roster

Philly has signed Ben VanSumeren to their active roster:

Ben VanSumeren made waves during his college career, transferring from Michigan to Michigan State. He had a solid career at Michigan State before heading off to the NFL.

VanSumeren has latched on to the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent. Now, he has been signed to the active roster by the Eagles:

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Former Michigan State football LB Ben VanSumeren elevated to Eagles’ active roster

Former Michigan State LB Ben VanSumeren elevated to Eagles’ active roster

A former Michigan State linebacker will be available for Monday Night Football this week, as the Philadelphia Eagles elevated Ben VanSumeren to the active roster from their practice squad.

VanSumeren is an interesting player for the Eagles. I don’t think he was on anyone’s NFL radar when playing for MSU, but an extremely impressive Pro Day showed that he has clear, NFL-level athleticism and it seems that he is sticking around in the league and could have an opportunity to show it on a big stage tonight.

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WATCH: Former Spartan WR Jayden Reed scores long TD for Packers

Former MSU star WR Jayden Reed continued his solid rookie season with another touchdown on Sunday

Former Michigan State star wide receiver Jayden Reed has done it again.

Reed continued his solid rookie season on Sunday, scoring his fourth touchdown of the season for the Green Bay Packers. Reed caught a 35-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter of a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.

Check out the nice touchdown catch by Reed below:

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Michigan State football alum named to The Athletic’s NFL Midseason All-Rookie Team

MSU has one representative, and one honorable mention, on The Athletic’s Midseason All-Rookie Team

Bryce Baringer continues to light up the sport of football with his amazing punting ability. The former Michigan State football punter, now on the New England Patriots, is averaging 46.9 yards per punt and has stuck 22 punts inside the 20-yard.

For that, Baringer has been named to The Athletic’s NFL Midseason All-Rookie Team. Baringer is also third in the NFL in punt attempts.

Baringer was the only Spartan to make the official list, but former MSU wideout Jayden Reed received an honorable mention as well.

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Watch Kirk Cousins’ wholesome dad moment after injury

Kirk Cousins had a wholesome dad moment after having surgery on his torn Achilles:

Kirk Cousins’s 2023-2024 season has come to an unfortunate end, with the veteran quarterback tearing his Achilles in the Minnesota Vikings week seven contest against the Green Bay Packers.

After suffering the injury, Cousins had to undergo surgery to repair the tendon, and is left sitting on his couch at home. A video on social media surfaced, with Cousins throwing passes inside the house to his son in what was a feel-good, wholesome dad moment for Cousins.

Watch the video via X/Twitter:

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Muhsin Muhammad gets honored by Carolina Panthers

Muhsin Muhammad was honored by the Carolina Panthers over the weekend

Muhsin Muhammad had a very solid career in the National Football League, spending 1996 to 2009 in the league, majority with the Carolina Panthers, but also a three year stint in Chicago for the Bears. In that span, Muhammad racked up 860 receptions, 11,438 yards and 62 touchdowns, along with a plethora of franchise records.

For his outstanding career, Muhammad was honored by the Panthers being inducted into the Panthers Hall of Honor.

Muhammad was a standout in East Lansing from 1991 to 1995 with Michigan State.

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LOOK: Former Michigan State football WRs get pic together

LOOK: Former Michigan State football WRs Jalen Nailor and Jayden Reed get picture together after their game on Sunday.

2021 was a good year for Michigan State football fans, and while a lot of credit can be given to Kenneth Walker, there were two guys who played a huge role in that as well.

Jalen Nailor and Jayden Reed were two huge factors in leading Michigan State in 2021, and now the two are in the NFL, living out professional football dreams.

Nailor, with the Minnesota Vikings, and Reed with the Green Bay Packers, met at midfield after their game on Sunday and took a picture together.

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Kirk Cousins’ out for season after tearing Achilles tendon

Kirk Cousins’ out for season after tearing Achilles tendon

One of the most successful Michigan State football alumni in the NFL will miss the rest of the season and his future as a quarterback in the league could come into question, as Kirk Cousins suffered a torn Achilles on Sunday against the Packers.

While an injury like this is never good, this is particularly concerning for Cousins, who, at 35, was expected to get one more big NFL contract before riding off into the sunset. Achilles tears are very difficult to come back from, especially once you get closer to 40, so it’s ultimately possible this is the last time we see Kirk Cousins in the NFL, but not impossible.

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LOOK: Kenneth Walker continues to make defenders miss

Kenneth Walker is leading the NFL in a key stat, but it shouldn’t be a surprise to Spartan fans:

It is no secret to Michigan State football fans that Kenneth Walker has a special ability to be shifty with the ball and make defenders miss in space. He has continued that trait in the NFL.

Courtesy of The Athletic’s Colton Pouncy, Kenneth Walker is currently leading the NFL in broken/missed tackles in 2023:

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WATCH: William Gholston picks off Josh Allen

A former Spartan DL with the INT on Thursday Night Football!

In Tampa Bay’s game against the Buffalo Bills, it was a grind all the way to the 24-18 finish in favor of the host Bills. Amidst the stellar defensive game, former Spartan defensive lineman and current Buccaneer William Gholston made a huge play, intercepting a Josh Allen pass after a tip from teammate Antoine Winfield Jr.

You can watch the play via X:

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