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Eagles Rushing Attack Could Be Even Scarier Than Last Season The addition of A.J. Dillon and the maturation of Will Shipley coud do wonders to reduce Saquon Barkley's touches.

AUGUST 15, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Eagles Training Camp Press Conferences: August 9, 2025 After Saturday's practice, hear from the following players: A.J. Dillon, Jahan Doton (5:55), Jakorian Bennett (12:34), Defensive Line Coach...

AUGUST 9, 2025 • PHILADELPHIAEAGLES.COM

Gains 54 yards off bench Dillon took five carries for 27 yards and three catches for 27 yards in Thursday's preseason opener against Cincinnati.

Impact Dillon repped ahead of Shipley in the first practice of training camp, but it seems the 2024 fourth-round pick has already moved ahead of the 27-year-old. While Dillon played well and got all his work in the first half, he didn't have any touches until Shipley had already finished his day (with eight touches for 52 yards on the first two drives). If there's any consolation for Dillon's backup case, it's the fact that Shipley didn't have much luck apart from a 38-yard gain on a perfectly blocked play, otherwise getting stuffed near the line.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ahead of Shipley on Day 1 Dillon got reps with the first-team offense before Will Shipley on Wednesday, Eliot Shorr-Parks of Sports Radio 94 WIP Philadelphia reports.

Impact It probably doesn't mean much at this point, on the first day of training camp, with the Eagles initially deferring to Dillon's experience (597 carries in 60 regular-season games) over Shipley's familiarity (he was the team's third-string RB last year). Dillon seems to be back at full health after a neck injury last August ended his fifth season with the Packers before it even got started. He signed a one-year contract in Philadelphia this spring, getting less than $200,000 guaranteed but with a chance to replace Kenneth Gainwell (Steelers) as the team's No. 2 RB. While Shipley is a recent fourth-round pick and surely more nimble, Dillon's 240-plus-pound frame could have some value to the Eagles if Saquon Barkley were to miss time.

JULY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

5 Philadelphia Eagles veterans on the roster bubble entering training camp | Sporting News Training camp is right around the corner for the Philadelphia Eagles, and several veterans could be fighting for their NFL futures. GM Howie...

JULY 11, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Eagles 53-man roster prediction: Who's in, who's on the bubble for Philly entering training camp? | Sporting News As the Philadelphia Eagles prepare to open training camp on July 22, a tightly contested roster battle looms across multiple positions. Can...

JULY 7, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Eagles $1.3 million free agent addition named serious 'question mark' to make Philly's 53-man roster | Sporting News Don’t pencil A.J. Dillon into the Eagles’ backfield just yet. A new 53-man roster projection casts doubt on the veteran’s future in Philly.

JUNE 24, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

AJ Dillon's not-even-2-year-old son can practically throw a spiral with a mini-football — and a turtle plushie pacifier On Instagram Wednesday, the former Green Bay Packers running back shared glimpses into his family's life since he signed with the reigning S...

MARCH 19, 2025 • JSONLINE.COM

AJ Dillon Sends Parting Message to Packers After Eagles Decision Running back AJ Dillon sent a message to the Packers after joining the Eagles.

MARCH 18, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Barkley vs. Dillon is Eagles Competition Dream AJ Dillon wants it clear he won’t be happy just playing behind Saquon Barkley for the Philadelphia Eagles.

MARCH 16, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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MARCH 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Reports: Eagles sign RB AJ Dillon to 1-year deal The Philadelphia Eagles are signing free agent running back AJ Dillon, who missed the entire 2024 season with a neck injury, according to re...

MARCH 13, 2025 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Source: Eagles agree to terms with RB AJ Dillon as Kenneth Gainwell departs PHILADELPHIA - The Eagles opened the new league year by retooling their running back room. After Ken...

MARCH 13, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Eagles add free agent RB who might somehow have bigger quads than Saquon Barkley | Sporting News AJ Dillon is absolutely ripped.

MARCH 12, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

AJ Dillon Joins Eagles After Being Medically Cleared for NFL Return AJ Dillon joins the Eagles after recently being medically cleared to return to the NFL.

MARCH 12, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

Finds new home in Philly The Eagles and Dillon (neck) agreed to terms of a contract Wednesday, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Dillon sustained stingers in Week 17 of the 2023 campaign and also during preseason 2024, which kept him on injured reserve this past season. Per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Dillon has received clearance from a top neck specialist, allowing him a new opportunity in Philadelphia, where he'll compete with 2024 fourth-rounder Will Shipley as the top backup behind workhorse running back Saquon Barkley. Josina Anderson of BovadaHub.com reported that Dillon received a one-year deal from the Eagles.

MARCH 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Packers running back Dillon lands on IR with neck injury Packers running back AJ Dillon was placed on injured reserve with no designation to return, ending his 2024 season before it begins.Dillon,...

AUGUST 28, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Hits injured reserve The Packers placed Dillon (neck) on injured reserve Tuesday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official site reports.

Impact For the second time in the calendar year 2024, Dillon is dealing with a stinger, which will end his upcoming season before it even begins. With Dillon on IR, Josh Jacobs will have unfettered access to Green Bay's backfield, while rookie third-rounder Mar'Shawn Lloyd (hamstring) and Emanuel Wilson will serve as the reserves to begin the campaign.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hits injured reserve The Packers placed Dillon (neck) on injured reserve Tuesday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official site reports.

Impact For the second time in the calendar year 2024, Dillon is dealing with a stinger, which will end his upcoming season before it even begins. With Dillon on IR, Josh Jacobs will have unfettered access to Green Bay's backfield, while rookie third-rounder MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) and Emanuel Wilson serve as the reserves to begin the campaign.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Packers acquire QB Malik Willis from Titans, cut K Anders Carlson and place RB AJ Dillon on IR

The Green Bay Packers got a new backup quarterback, lost their No. 2 running back to a season-ending injury and cut their incumbent kicker as they released their 53-man roster on T...

AUGUST 27, 2024 • Associated Press

Treated with caution Coach Matt LaFleur said Wednesday that the Packers will be cautious with Dillon (neck) because "anytime you have a repeated injury there's concern," Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com report...

Impact Dillon missed Week 18 and two playoff games last season with a neck stinger, and he's now dealing with the same injury less than three weeks before Green Bay's Week 1 contest (Sept. 6 against the Eagles in Sao Paulo, Brazil). Meanwhile, rookie running back MarShawn Lloyd is still recovering from a hamstring strain, leaving Emanuel Wilson, Ellis Merriweather and Nate McCrary as the depth backs behind Josh Jacobs. It's looking good for Wilson to have a spot on the Week 1 roster, and he might even get some carries to boot.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with stinger Dillon (shoulder) is not practicing Tuesday due to a stinger, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dillon's injury could prevent him from suiting up for Saturday's preseason finale against the Ravens, though he has plenty of time to recovery ahead of Green Bay's regular-season opener against the Eagles on Sept. 6. The veteran running back is looking like the favorite to open the 2024 campaign as the top backup to Josh Jacobs, though Emanuel Wilson and rookie third-round pick MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) are still contending for backfield standing.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in preseason opener Dillon had four carries for two yards in Saturday's preseason opener against the Browns.

Impact Dillon did not do much in the first game of the exhibition season, but he only saw action on Green Bay's second drive before calling it a day. Dillon looks like the favorite to snag the backup running back job behind Josh Jacobs -- particularly with rookie MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) missing time with a couple leg injuries -- but Emanuel Wilson is also contending for the job.

AUGUST 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mic'd Up: AJ Dillon RB AJ Dillon wore the mic for the Green Bay Packers at Wednesday's training camp practice.

AUGUST 2, 2024 • PACKERS.COM

Praised by coach at camp Coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday that Dillon is "hands down" in the best shape he's ever seen him, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 247-pound back has always relied on power more so than speed and agility, but even by that standard he looked sluggish last season en route to 3.4 yards per carry across 178 totes. Dillon's YPC mark has dropped with each passing year since the Packers took him late in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, and he failed to put up fantasy-starter-worthy numbers last season even when Aaron Jones was inactive. Jones is now gone, replaced by Josh Jacobs and third-round pick MarShawn Lloyd, with the latter absent from early training camp practices due to a hip injury. There are perhaps still obstacles ahead, namely Lloyd, but it sounds like Dillon is off to a strong start in his quest to maintain the second spot on Green Bay's backfield depth chart. Dillon re-signed with the Packers in March on a one-year, $2.74 million contract.

JULY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Packers acquire QB Malik Willis from Titans, cut K Anders Carlson and place RB AJ Dillon on IR