AJ Dillon
26-Year-Old
IR
Injury Neck
Est. Return 2/10/2025
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Drafted in the second round in 2020 in the hopes he could become Green Bay's next Eddie Lacy, the 247-pound Dillon has instead seen his yards per carry decline every year, bottoming out at 3.4 last season. The Packers brought him back on a one-year deal, but they then added MarShawn Lloyd in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Dillon was later placed on season-ending injured reserve in late August, after suffering his second neck stinger within a period of eight months. Read Past Outlooks
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Hits injured reserve
The Packers placed Dillon (neck) on injured reserve Tuesday, Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
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.
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.
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Measurables Review
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How do AJ Dillon's measurables compare to other running backs?
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247 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.53 secCone Drill
7.19 secVertical Jump
41.0 inBroad Jump
131 inBench Press
23 repsHand Length
9.63 inArm Length
31.63 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Dillon remains an overqualified backup, but at least one who plays more than most other backup running backs. Indeed, in the last two years the Packers have shifted away from Aaron Jones as the clear starter and implemented a rotation of quasi-equals similar to how the Saints once used Alvin Kamara and Mark Ingram. Dillon is the powerful counterpart to the slashing Jones, and it seems like tasks will continue to split between the two on a situational basis. As much as that might be ideal for the Packers offense, it isn't for the fantasy production of either player. Dillon might be an RB1 if Jones were to miss time, just as Jones was a fantasy RB1 before Dillon's involvement increased the last two years. Aaron Rodgers' departure this offseason brings with it the threat of Green Bay's offense declining for a second straight year, but it might also work out for Dillon if the Packers run the ball more often with Jordan Love under center and remain reasonably efficient overall.
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Treated with caution
Head 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 reports.
ANALYSIS
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Dealing with stinger
Dillon (shoulder) is not practicing Tuesday due to a stinger, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
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Quiet in preseason opener
Dillon had four carries for two yards in Saturday's preseason opener against the Browns.
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Praised by coach at camp
Coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday that Dillon has arrived at camp in the best shape he's ever seen him, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
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Facing added competition
Dillon is expected to face competition from third-round rookie MarShawn Lloyd for the Packers' No. 2 running back job behind Josh Jacobs, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
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Trims body fat to four percent
Dillon checks in at about 245 pounds with four percent body fat heading into the 2024 season after playing at 252 pounds with nine percent body fat in 2023, according to Ryan Wood of USA Today.
ANALYSIS
Dillon is in the best shape of his career, and he's hoping the slimmer frame will help him bounce back after he plodded to a career-low 3.4 yards per carry during the 2023 regular season. The Packers signed Josh Jacobs in free agency and selected MarShawn Lloyd in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, so Dillon could find himself phased out of Green Bay's offense if his improved fitness doesn't translate to better results on the field.
Dillon is in the best shape of his career, and he's hoping the slimmer frame will help him bounce back after he plodded to a career-low 3.4 yards per carry during the 2023 regular season. The Packers signed Josh Jacobs in free agency and selected MarShawn Lloyd in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, so Dillon could find himself phased out of Green Bay's offense if his improved fitness doesn't translate to better results on the field.