A talented Philadelphia Eagles backfield just got stronger.
The Athletic's Dianna Russini reported Wednesday, citing sources, that the Eagles are signing veteran running back AJ Dillon.
Former Packers RB A.J. Dillon is signing with the Eagles, per source.
— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) March 12, 2025
Dillon replaces Kenneth Gainwell behind Saquon Barkley in Philly’s backfield. pic.twitter.com/N8SSWS0Z8m
Dillon missed the entire 2024 campaign due to a neck injury. In 60 career games, Dillon has logged 2,438 rushing yards on 597 carries—an average of 4.1 yards per attempt. He rushed for 613 yards on 178 attempts (3.4 average) for the Green Bay Packers in 2023.
Dillon takes over Kenneth Gainwell's role of backing up Saquon Barkley, who rushed for 2,005 yards and was crowned the AP Offensive Player of the Year.
Barkley signed a two-year contract extension worth $41.2 million with the Eagles earlier this month.
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