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Tagged: AJ Dillon (26 Results)

Around the NFL: Packers running backs

Couple of recent stories on Green Bay free agent running back Aaron Jones. One (which I question) indicates he could command up to $15 million per season; that sounds high. Another that Miami could be one of the interested teams. Whatever the case, it seems likely that some team will offer him more than the Packers, and he'll be gone.   more »

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Jan
19

Packers hope to have RB Dillon available vs. Bucs

Green Bay Packers running back AJ DILLON left Saturday’s win over the Los Angeles Rams due to a quad injury, but he could return for Sunday’s NFC Championship Game against theMore Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Head coach Matt LaFleur said he’s waiting to hear whether Dillon will be able to practice on Wednesday, but he seemed optimistic about the rookie’s availability for Sunday’s game. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Dec
28

Rodgers, Adams, Dillon lead Packers rout of Titans

Green Bay quarterback AARON RODGERS threw 4 touchdown passes in Sunday night’s surprising rout of the Tennessee Titans. Three of Rodgers’ touchdowns went to star wide receiver DAVANTE ADAMS, who nowMore has 17 for the season. With running back JAMAAL WILLIAMS inactive, rookie AJ DILLON took advantage of his extended playing time alongside AARON JONES with 21 carries for 124 yards and 2 touchdowns. The game marked the 11th time the Packers have reached 30 points, the most this season for any team in the NFL. Less

Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette

Nov
5

Packers RB Jones officially questionable for TNF

The Green Bay Packers have officially listed running back AARON JONES as questionable for tonight’s game against the San Francisco 49ers. Jones continues to work his way back from a calfMore injury. There has been extra attention on Jones’ availability this week after fellow running backs AJ DILLON and JAMAAL WILLIAMS were placed on the COVID-19 reserve list earlier this week. Less

Source: Team Website

Nov
4

Packers RB Jones to be game-time decision

Green Bay running back AARON JONES was limited at Tuesday’s practice and, according to head coach Matt LaFleur, will be a game time decision for Thursday Night Football. Jones has missedMore the past two games and all of last week’s practices due to a calf injury. With fellow running backs AJ DILLON and JAMAAL WILLIAMS both on the COVID-19 reserve list, the Packers are hoping for the best with Jones. Less

Source: NBC Sports

Dynasty Leagues: Long-term RB rankings

What kind of long-term value the rookie running backs hold? There are a number of them that haven’t done much yet, but who look like they’re going to do a lot more in the future.  more »

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Mailbag: September 18, 2020

Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition: DeAndre Hopkins' big debut. How good is Gardner Minshew? Long-term prospects for Bryce Love and AJ Dillon. And should a Herr macht schnell for Benny Snell? more »

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Jul
3

Packers top two 2020 draft pics ready to roll

Green Bay rookie quarterback JORDAN LOVE and rookie running back AJ DILLON both signed their rookie contracts with the Packers on Wednesday. Love was a surprising first round pick (26th overall)More while Dillon was chosen in the second round (62nd overall). Love signed a fully guaranteed four-year contract, reportedly the first time the No. 26 pick has received a fully guaranteed deal under the current rookie contract system. Both Love and Dillon are already in Green Bay and working out in preparation for training camp. Less

Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette

Jun
29

Packers RB Jones ready to raise game in 2020

Green Bay starting running back AARON JONES said recently that the arrival of rookie running back AJ DILLON will push him to work even harder entering the upcoming season. The PackersMore selected Dillon in the second round of April’s draft with the 62nd overall pick. Jones added that the arrival of Dillon will cause him to “raise my game”. Less

Source: NFL.com

Factoid: Big running backs

Lost in the controversy over Green Bay using its first-round pick on a quarterback and not drafting a wide receiver at all is their somewhat unusual second-round selection. Running back AJ Dillon tips the scales at 247 pounds -- the 6th-heaviest running back drafted in the last 20 years.   more »

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Factoid: 2nd-round running backs

It was an historic class of wideouts, with more drafted in the first two rounds than ever before, and a noteworthy one for offensive tackles -- four drafted in the top 13 for just the second time since 1992. But it looks like teams also had some fondness for the incoming running backs.   more »

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