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.

Former Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon is signing with the Philadelphia Eagles, per Fox Sports' Jordan Schultz. The 26-year-old will back up Eagles' star Saquon Barkley after racking up 2,428 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns in his career.

After saying goodbye to a half-dozen fan favorites from their Super Bowl run, the Philadelphia Eagles officially became the 32nd NFL team to agree to a contract with an external free agent, signing Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon to backup Saquon Barkley in 2025.

The Green Bay Packers enter the 2025 NFL free-agency period with some roster uncertainty. Here's how players are being added and subtracted.

The NFL announced compensatory picks in the 2025 NFL draft, and the Packers were awarded one in the seventh round.

The Green Bay Packers have made some additions as the free agency period started. Do you have questions about them — or other questions about this offseason? PackersNews columnist Pete Dougherty is here to help. You can submit your questions in the form below and Pete will answer a selection of them in a roundup later in the week.