Eagles sign former NFC rival running back

Dillon spent the first four years of his career with the Packers and has been a productive player. He never took on a featured back role after Green Bay drafted him in the second round in 2020, but the former Boston College star has been a reliable second option out of the backfield.

Before missing last season with a neck injury, the 26-year-old Dillon rushed for 613 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games in 2023. He averaged 3.4 yards per carry, which was down from his career average of 4.1.

Dillon has been cleared to play in 2025, according to Fox Sports' Jordan Schultz.

Dillon also had 1,573 rushing yards and 12 combined touchdowns between 2021 and 2022.

The Eagles signed Saquon Barkley to a record-breaking contract extension this offseason, but they lost some running back depth when Kenneth Gainwell agreed to a deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Tuesday.

Barkley had a whopping 345 carries last season. The Eagles almost certainly want to get that number down a bit in 2025, and Dillon should be able to help with that.