The Philadelphia Eagles were without running back AJ Dillon throughout the 2024 season as he was recovering from a neck injury. The Eagles signed Dillon from the Green Bay Packers. Dillon has met with a variety of doctors to ensure he is ready to return to the field.

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Free agent running back AJ Dillon has been cleared to return to the field after missing all of the 2024 seasoon with the Packers.

The Eagles reportedly signed former Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon to a one-year deal on Wednesday to add depth at the position.

If he can return to his previous level, Dillon should offer the Eagles a bruising runner to spell Barkley with a track record of being productive in short-yardage situations. He has averaged 2.96 yards after contact during his career, according to Pro Football Focus. By comparison, Barkley has averaged 3.07 during his career and 3.22 last season.

After missing the entirety of the 2024 season due to a neck injury, running back AJ Dillon has found a new home with the Philadelphia Eagles and is ready to make an impact in his return to the field.

After missing the entire 2024 season with a stinger, former Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon is back in the NFL with the Philadelphia

When running back AJ Dillon was considering his options in free agency, the opportunity to run behind the Eagles' offensive line was a major draw that led him to sign with Philadelphia.

AJ Dillon is the new face of the Philadelphia Eagles and expressed his ambitions for the upcoming NFL season. Being the current NFL champion requires keeping the bar high for what’s ahead, and not lowering expectations for the upcoming season.