With VanSumeren out for the season, who will step in to handle his lead-blocking duties and kickoff coverage, and what does that mean for Philadelphia's short-yardage and special-teams units in the immediate schedule?
Expect Kylen Granson to shoulder more H-back duties and lead-blocking reps alongside Dallas Goedert in short-yardage packages, while coaches may lean on Will Shipley and AJ Dillon for kickoff coverage on return-receiving sets. The team could also blend tight ends into the backfield to preserve lead-blocking quality, while rotating edge defenders to maintain pass-rush depth. In the near term, the Eagles will lean on their depth players and special-teams unit to fill VanSumeren's gap, but trust and chemistry will develop as the season progresses.