AJ DILLON #28 - RUNNING BACK - CAROLINA PANTHERS
41  YDS  •
12  ATT  •
0  TD 
#28 - RUNNING BACK - CAROLINA PANTHERS
41 YDS
12 ATT
0 TD
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AJ Dillon faces make-or-break Panthers audition after Jonathon Brooks injury Time to step up.
3 DAYS AGO • CATCRAVE.COM
For Panthers running backs AJ Dillon and Tre Tyus, today's another step The backup backs will have bigger roles today after the injury to Jonathon Brooks, but they also fit right into a running backs room built o...
3 DAYS AGO • PANTHERS.COM
Locker Room Sound | Week 3 vs. Cleveland Browns | 9/23 Watch LB Devin Lloyd, S Zakee Wheatley, CB Mike Jackson, RB AJ Dillon and WR Tetairoa McMillan speak to the media after Wednesday's practice...
SEPTEMBER 23 • PANTHERS.COM
Set for No. 2 role sans Brooks Panthers head coach Dave Canales said Wednesday that Dillon will have a "great opportunity" to serve as the top backup to Chuba Hubbard after Jonathon Brooks (core) was placed on i...
Impact According to Person, Canales said that he expects Brooks to miss around 6-to-8 weeks, clearing the way for Dillon to move up a rung on the depth chart for an extended period. Though Carolina brought in veteran running back Austin Ekeler for a workout Wednesday, he doesn't look to be an imminent threat to Dillon for the No. 2 role, with Mike Kaye of ESPN.com noting that Ekeler won't be immediately signed. In limited snaps behind Hubbard and Brooks through the Panthers' first two games, Dillon -- who has averaged 4.1 yards per carry over parts of six NFL seasons -- has gained 25 yards on eight totes.
SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Loses yardage on three carries Sunday Dillon handled three carries for minus-3 yards during Sunday's 34-3 win at Atlanta. He also recorded a tackle in punt coverage.
Impact Dillon again did not really get involved in Week 2 until the game was well in hand, although this time the lopsided result was in the Panthers' favor, and the Falcons evidently knew the run was coming. Carolina may have to lean on him more in Week 3 if 2024 second-rounder Jonathon Brooks (groin) ends up being unavailable.
SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Dave Canales: 'Very optimistic' Jonathon Brooks will play Week 1 Watch Panthers head coach Dave Canales speak with the media following practice as the team shifts its focus toward Week 1 against the Chicag...
SEPTEMBER 20 • PANTHERS.COM
Gets garbage-time work in loss Dillon handled five carries for 28 yards during Sunday's 59-37 loss versus the Bears.
Impact All of Dillon's touches came during Carolina's last drive of the game, when Chicago was leading by 22 points with less than four minutes remaining and more than content to let the Panthers run out the clock. Chuba Hubbard and 2024 second-rounder Jonathon Brooks should still probably be considered as being ahead of Dillon in line for carries going into Week 2.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Gets third spot in banged-up RB room Dillon secured the third running back spot on Carolina's 53-man roster, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
Impact Dillon had been in a preseason battle with Trevor Etienne (ankle) for the third spot on the depth chart, but Etienne was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return Sunday, ruling Etienne out for the first four weeks of the regular season. Dillon is behind Chuba Hubbard (hamstring) and Jonathon Brooks (soreness) in the backfield pecking order, but Dillon would have a clear path to playing time early in the season if either of the top two running backs missed any game action.
SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
AJDillonPresserSeptember22026.mp3 AJ Dillon spoke to the media following practice on Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 2 • PANTHERS.COM
Four takeaways from Wednesday, including AJ Dillon finding his role, and more The veteran running back brings a new dimension to the room, plus years of experience as a guide. Plus, updates on Darren Waller, Jonathon B...
SEPTEMBER 2 • PANTHERS.COM
Busy in exhibition finale Dillon carried the ball six times for 12 yards and caught three of four passes for 20 yards in Friday's 16-13 preseason win over the Texans.
Impact With Chuba Hubbard (hamstring) and Johnathon Brooks getting held out for the final preseason game, Trevor Etienne got the start but was quickly sidelined by an ankle injury. Dillon stepped in and played into the second quarter but didn't make much of an impact. The former Packer is trying to get his career back on track after not playing at all in 2024 due to neck issues and then getting just 12 carries over seven regular-season games in 2025 with the Eagles, but if the injuries to Hubbard and Etienne linger into Week 1, Dillon could have a surprisingly robust role in the Panthers' opener.
AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Bryce Young and the Panthers find better footing in a 34-17 victory at the Jaguars

Bryce Young had much more success in his second game of the preseason, completing 5 of 6 passes for 49 yards and setting up a touchdown in Carolina’s 34-17 victory against the Jack...
AUGUST 22 • Associated Press
A.J. Dillon drives up the middle for 7-yard TD Carolina Panthers running back A.J. Dillon drives up the middle for 7-yard TD.
AUGUST 22 • PANTHERS.COM
A.J. Dillon sends Panthers a timely reminder with roster pressure building A.J. Dillon didn't need a huge workload to prove his point.
AUGUST 11 • CATCRAVE.COM

Panthers' newest backup quarterback has some history with head coach Dave Canales

The Carolina Panthers’ newest backup quarterback has a history with head coach Dave Canales
AUGUST 10 • Associated Press
Impresses in HOF Game Dillon rushed three times for 18 yards and a touchdown and secured his only target for 18 yards in the Panthers' 33-30 preseason win over the Cardinals on Thursday.
Impact Dillon's first three touches came in consecutive fashion early in the second quarter, as he rattled off his 18-yard reception and then gained four yards on his first run of the night. The veteran back followed it up with a one-yard touchdown run on the next play, and his final rush attempt of the night was a game-long 13-yard run to start the following possession. Dillon was the second back in the game behind Trevor Etienne, and the former will look to continue making a strong impression in the Panthers' second preseason game on the road against the Bills on Saturday, Aug. 15.
AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE
AJ Dillon's 1-yard TD cuts Cardinals' lead to 7-6 in 2026 Hall of Fame Game Carolina Panthers running back AJ Dillon closes in on the Arizona Cardinals lead with a one-yard rushing touchdown.
AUGUST 7 • PANTHERS.COM
AJ Dillon's first preseason touch as a Panther gets Carolina close to end-zone access Carolina Panthers running back AJ Dillon barrels towards the end zone on an 18-yard reception.
AUGUST 7 • PANTHERS.COM
With Rico Dowdle gone, Panthers need production from backup RBs | Sporting News Carolina's run-first offense will need backups Jonathon Brooks, Trevor Etienne and AJ Dillon to support the RB1.
JUNE 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Charlotteans | Happy Half Hour Ep. 203 w/AJ Dillon Today on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy are joined by Panthers running back, AJ Dillon, to talk about his Charlotte to-do list, answ...
MAY 21 • PANTHERS.COM
HHH203WithAJDillon.mp3 Today on the Happy Half Hour, Darin and Kassidy are joined by Panthers running back, AJ Dillon, to talk about his Charlotte to-do list, answ...
MAY 20 • PANTHERS.COM

Panthers may look to add more playmakers for QB Bryce Young in the NFL draft

Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan has focused on finding playmakers for quarterback Bryce Young in recent drafts
APRIL 15 • Associated Press
Eagles expert sends warning Panthers fans won't like after A.J. Dillon signing Expectations should be tempered.
MARCH 19 • CATCRAVE.COM
Picked up by Panthers Dillon agreed to terms Wednesday on a one-year contract with Carolina, Glenn Erby of USA Today reports.
Impact Dillon spent last year handling a depth role for the Eagles, logging 12 carries for 60 yards and three catches for 21 yards across seven regular-season appearances. Now with Carolina, Dillon figures to compete for a reserve role and short-yardage work behind incumbent starter Chuba Hubbard, with Jonathan Brooks (knee) and Trevor Etienne already battling for touches. He lacks a clear path to fantasy relevance for the 2026 campaign.
MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE
Ends season with 60 yards Dillon finished the season with 12 carries for 60 yards and three catches for 21 yards.
Impact Dillon entered the year looking like Saquon Barkley's primary backup, but the Eagles were clearly unimpressed with his work, acquiring Tank Bigsby from the Jaguars after Week 1 to fill that role. Dillon held onto a limited role for a few more weeks, but his only game action after Week 6 came in Week 18, with the Eagles resting their starters.
JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
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