Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley will continue to lead the charge for the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2025 NFL season, though with new faces around them. After watching a teammate leave for Mike Tomlinâs Pittsburgh Steelers in free agency, the duo learned that the Eagles landed a former weapon of Jordan Love on the Green Bay Packers.
On Wednesday, NFL insider Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports reported that running back A.J. Dillon is joining the Eagles after spending five years with the Packers. According to ESPN, the 26-year-old is signing a one-year contract.
Dillon missed the 2024 NFL season due to a neck injury but has been cleared to return next year. The former second-round pick boasts 2,428 rushing yards on 597 carries with 16 rushing touchdowns and 2 receiving TDs in 60 appearances (11 starts).
Dillon gives Eagles RB depth after Gainwellâs exit
This move came only a day after the Eagles lost running back Kenneth Gainwell to the Steelers coached by Tomlin in free agency. The Memphis product, who recorded 1,906 total yards and 13 touchdowns in four years in Philadelphia, was Barkleyâs backup last year.
Jordan Love #10 of the Green Bay Packers hands the ball to AJ Dillon #28 during the first quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on October 09, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Dillon is now expected to fill in the No. 2 running back spot on the Eaglesâ depth chart, strengthening an already powerful backfield led by Barkley to give Hurts yet another weapon on the ground.
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A loss for Love ahead of 2025 NFL season
Even though Love couldnât count on him last season, he did notice what Dillon brings to the table in 2023. During Loveâs first season as the Packers QB1 after Aaron Rodgersâ exit, Dillon racked up 613 rushing yards and two touchdowns, along with 22 catches for 223 yards in 15 games (six starts).
