Panthers Sign AJ Dillon, Boost Running Back Depth

0:00On March 24, the Carolina Panthers just boosted their running back group by signing veteran AJ Dillon to a one-year contract. The team made it official on Monday after reports surface last week. Dillon built the strong college resume at Boston College as a third team All-American and three-time first team All-ACC Pick. The Packers grabbed him in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, where he racked up 2,428 rushing. The cards and 16 touchdowns on 597 carries across 60 games. A neck injury sidelined him for all of 2024, but he bounced back with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2025, gaining 60 yards on 12 carries. Now Dillon slots in as the sixth back on Carolina's roster alongside Chuba Hubbard, Jonathan Brooks, Trevor Eddie N, Montreal Johnson Jr., and Anthony Tyus III. This move adds depth to a competitive position as the team eyes improvements.

1:01With free agency still heating up, keep an eye on how Dillon fits into the mix for Carolina's ground game this season. That's the story for today, NFL News Today, Driven by AI, I'm Corey with the story.