Former Packers Star Already Turning Heads with New Team 1 Green Bay Packers running back A.J. Dillon (28) burst through the Pittsburgh Steeklers line to set up a touchdown during the third quarter of their game Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Green Bay Packers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-17.Packers04 37

Former Packers Star Already Turning Heads with New Team

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By Matt Lombardo | Last updated Jul 28, 2025 2:43 PM ET

The Green Bay Packers saw immediate dividends from Josh Jacobs’ signing in 2024, but the player who the former rushing champion’s arrival made expendable is already making waves with his new team.

Jacobs figures to play a starring role in the Packers’ offense in 2025, once again, after rushing for 1,359 yards with a career-high 15 touchdowns last season. And, while Green Bay will likely feature former third-round draft choice Marshawn Lloyd in a prominent role, a former Packer appears to be carving a niche for himself elsewhere.

Former Packers RB A.J. Dillon Impressing at Eagles Camp

Former Packers running back A.J. Dillon began Eagles training camp as a player potentially on the bubble, with few carries to go around behind reigning NFL Offensive Player of The Year, Saquon Barkley, but has been an early standout in Philadelphia.

According to Zach Berman of PHLY, Dillon has “caught the attention of the coaching staff,” during the early practices at the NovaCare Complex this summer.

Since being chosen by the Packers with the No. 30 overall pick in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, Dillon has logged 597 carries for 2,428 yards and 16 touchdowns.

The Eagles signed Dillon to a one-year contract with the Eagles, and he has the chance to be the first back off the bench to give Barkley a spell, or as an insurance policy this season.

Despite former second-round draft choice Will Shipley’s presence on the roster, and spot on the depth chart behind Barkley, Dillon could be a legitimate second option in Philadelphia’s backfield.

Former Packers Star Already Turning Heads with New Team 2 Green Bay Packers running back A.J. Dillon (28) looks to get past the Atlanta Falcons defense during their football game Monday, October 5, 2020, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

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