Panthers reportedly signing running back AJ Dillon
The Carolina Panthers continue their tradition of adding running back help through free agency.
Sep 14, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Philadelphia Eagles running back AJ Dillon (29) runs the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images | Denny Medley-Imagn Images According to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Carolina Panthers are adding former Packer, former Eagle, and current very in-shape running back AJ Dillon on a one year deal. Sources: The #Panthers are signing former Packers and Eagles RB AJ Dillon to a 1-year deal.
After losing Rico Dowdle, Carolina adds Dillon — who is in incredible shape — to join Chuba Hubbard and company in the Panthers’ RB room. pic. twitter.
com/MFjRNtbiHj — Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 18, 2026 Dillon, who is in incredible shape right now, was drafted by the Packers in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft despite the team already possessing a solid one-two punch of Aaron Jones and Jamaal Williams and notoriously little receiving help for Aaron Rodgers beyond Davante Adams. He was productive in his limited touches as a rookie but saw his efficiency diminish in each subsequent year. He missed all of the 2024 season due to a recurring issue with a stinger in his neck.
He signed with the Eagles last season but was seldom used behind Saquon Barkley. He managed to pick up 60 yards with his 12 total carries. And now he’s in incredible shape.