A.J. Dillon

The Philadelphia Eagles are ready to begin their Super Bowl title defense as they look to go back-to-back after defeating the Chiefs, 40-22, to claim last year's championship. Adding free agent running back Saquon Barkley was one of the key additions that resulted in last year's Super Bowl win, and Barkley is back this year to be the centerpiece of this offense. He carries a huge workload and doesn't usually work in much of a rotation, but the backup running back in Philadelphia is still a ... [Read More]

Philadelphia Eagles running back AJ Dillon was seen taking first team reps during the first day of training camp on Wednesday. It's only the beginning of camp, but it is interesting to see Dillon getting first team snaps over Will Shipley. Dillon was brought in on a one-year deal this offseason to replace Kenneth Gainwell who departed in free agency. Dillon did not play last season due to a neck injury, but appears to be at full health again. He posted three seasons with 600 rushing yards or ... [Read More]

According to Geoff Mosher of the Philly Voice, Philadelphia Eagles running back AJ Dillon (neck) isn't a lock to make the team's 53-man roster. Saquon Barkley had an MVP-caliber year in 2024, and he is expected to continue handling the bulk of the snaps out of the backfield. With Kenneth Gainwell signing with the Steelers during the offseason, the Eagles had a void to fill behind Barkley. Most assumed that Dillon, who inked an agreement with Philly in March, would automatically occupy the No. 2 ... [Read More]

Veteran running back Aaron Jones has been the face of the Green Bay Packers backfield for the past few years. However, that will change in 2024.The Packers signed Josh Jacobs to a massive deal in free agency. Green Bay released Jones shortly after adding Jacobs, meaning there will be a new lead running back for the team this upcoming year. However, that wasn't the only move the Packers made to their backfield this offseason.Green Bay re-signed AJ Dillon to a one-year deal. They also spent a ... [Read More]

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon (thumb) has officially been ruled inactive to play in Week 15's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Dillon broke his right thumb on the final drive of Monday night's loss to the New York Giants and will need to miss at least one game. Meanwhile, Aaron Jones (knee) is returning from a three-game absence after spraining his MCL in Week 11. Given how thin Green Bay's backfield is, Jones should immediately return to lead-back duties, although ... [Read More]