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MarShawn Lloyd Avoids IR, AJ Dillon Out for Season
MarShawn Lloyd has made the Green Bay Packers' initial 53-man roster despite concerns about his hamstring injury, while AJ Dillon has been placed on season-ending injured reserve due to a neck injury. Lloyd, a rookie third-round pick, has shown promise in training camp, demonstrating his skills in both the running and passing game. With Dillon sidelined, Lloyd has the opportunity to step up as a key contributor for the Packers in the upcoming season.
MarShawn Lloyd has made the Green Bay Packers' initial 53-man roster despite concerns about his hamstring injury, while AJ Dillon has been placed on season-ending injured reserve due to a neck injury. Lloyd, a rookie third-round pick, has shown promise in training camp, demonstrating his skills in both the running and passing game. With Dillon sidelined, Lloyd has the opportunity to step up as a key contributor for the Packers in the upcoming season.
Tue, Aug 27, 4:28 PM EDTrotowire
AJ Dillon Hits Injured Reserve
AJ Dillon of the Green Bay Packers has been placed on injured reserve due to a neck injury, marking the second time in 2024 he has faced a stinger. This injury will end his season before it begins, opening the door for Josh Jacobs to take over the backfield duties. Additionally, Dillon's offseason efforts to reduce body fat and improve his fitness may not come into play this season as he will be sidelined. The Packers have also drafted Mar'Shawn Lloyd and retained Emanuel Wilson as backup options.
AJ Dillon of the Green Bay Packers has been placed on injured reserve due to a neck injury, marking the second time in 2024 he has faced a stinger. This injury will end his season before it begins, opening the door for Josh Jacobs to take over the backfield duties. Additionally, Dillon's offseason efforts to reduce body fat and improve his fitness may not come into play this season as he will be sidelined. The Packers have also drafted Mar'Shawn Lloyd and retained Emanuel Wilson as backup options.
Tue, Aug 27, 4:22 PM EDTrotowire
AJ Dillon Dealing with Stinger
AJ Dillon of the Green Bay Packers is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Vikings after being diagnosed with a stinger. The exact nature of the issue is unclear, but with Aaron Jones leading the backfield effectively, Green Bay could play it safe with Dillon. Prior to exiting, he had recorded seven carries for 27 yards.
AJ Dillon of the Green Bay Packers is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Vikings after being diagnosed with a stinger. The exact nature of the issue is unclear, but with Aaron Jones leading the backfield effectively, Green Bay could play it safe with Dillon. Prior to exiting, he had recorded seven carries for 27 yards.
Sun, Dec 31, 10:43 PM ESTrotowire
Aaron Jones - Limited at Wednesday's walkthrough
Aaron Jones, running back for the Green Bay Packers, was limited at Wednesday's walkthrough due to a knee injury. Fellow running back AJ Dillon was also limited with a thumb injury. The Packers' receiving corps is dealing with multiple injuries as well. Jones had a strong performance in Week 16, rushing for 127 yards and catching a pass for 8 yards. If the injured wide receivers are unable to play in Week 17, Jones could see increased involvement in the passing game.
Aaron Jones, running back for the Green Bay Packers, was limited at Wednesday's walkthrough due to a knee injury. Fellow running back AJ Dillon was also limited with a thumb injury. The Packers' receiving corps is dealing with multiple injuries as well. Jones had a strong performance in Week 16, rushing for 127 yards and catching a pass for 8 yards. If the injured wide receivers are unable to play in Week 17, Jones could see increased involvement in the passing game.
Wed, Dec 27, 5:05 PM ESTrotowire
AJ Dillon - Returning to action in Week 16
AJ Dillon is active for Sunday's game in Carolina after missing one game due to a broken thumb. The Packers believe his ball-security issues won't be a problem as he rejoins Aaron Jones in the backfield. In the games where both running backs have been available this season, Dillon has accumulated 71 carries for 241 yards, 15 catches for 138 yards, and no touchdowns.
AJ Dillon is active for Sunday's game in Carolina after missing one game due to a broken thumb. The Packers believe his ball-security issues won't be a problem as he rejoins Aaron Jones in the backfield. In the games where both running backs have been available this season, Dillon has accumulated 71 carries for 241 yards, 15 catches for 138 yards, and no touchdowns.
Sun, Dec 24, 11:48 AM ESTrotowire
AJ Dillon - Stays limited at practice
AJ Dillon, running back for the Green Bay Packers, continues to practice on a limited basis due to a thumb injury. He has been dealing with a broken right thumb and ball security is a concern for his availability in games. Fellow running back Aaron Jones is also limited with knee and finger injuries.
AJ Dillon, running back for the Green Bay Packers, continues to practice on a limited basis due to a thumb injury. He has been dealing with a broken right thumb and ball security is a concern for his availability in games. Fellow running back Aaron Jones is also limited with knee and finger injuries.
Thu, Dec 21, 4:06 PM ESTrotowire
AJ Dillon - Limited to begin Week 16 prep
AJ Dillon, running back for the Green Bay Packers, was limited in practice on Wednesday due to a thumb injury. Dillon missed the previous game due to concerns about ball security. Fellow running back Aaron Jones also had limited reps in practice. Their statuses for the upcoming game against the Carolina Panthers will need to be monitored.
AJ Dillon, running back for the Green Bay Packers, was limited in practice on Wednesday due to a thumb injury. Dillon missed the previous game due to concerns about ball security. Fellow running back Aaron Jones also had limited reps in practice. Their statuses for the upcoming game against the Carolina Panthers will need to be monitored.
Wed, Dec 20, 4:27 PM ESTrotowire
AJ Dillon - Missing first game of career
AJ Dillon is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers due to a thumb injury. The concern is primarily about ball security as Dillon has a broken right thumb and was seen wearing a large wrap on his hand during limited practice. With Dillon out, Aaron Jones will return to the backfield for the first time since Week 11. Patrick Taylor and Kenyan Drake are the other active running backs for the Packers.
AJ Dillon is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers due to a thumb injury. The concern is primarily about ball security as Dillon has a broken right thumb and was seen wearing a large wrap on his hand during limited practice. With Dillon out, Aaron Jones will return to the backfield for the first time since Week 11. Patrick Taylor and Kenyan Drake are the other active running backs for the Packers.
Sun, Dec 17, 11:40 AM ESTrotowire
AJ Dillon - Unlikely to play through broken thumb
AJ Dillon of the Green Bay Packers is unlikely to play in Sunday's game against the Buccaneers due to a broken thumb.
AJ Dillon of the Green Bay Packers is unlikely to play in Sunday's game against the Buccaneers due to a broken thumb.
Sun, Dec 17, 9:10 AM ESTrotowire
Packers expect Aaron Jones (knee) to play vs. Bucs
Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones is expected to return from a three-game absence due to a knee injury and play Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones is expected to return from a three-game absence due to a knee injury and play Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Sun, Dec 17, 12:13 AM ESTespn
AJ Dillon - Status in question for Week 15
AJ Dillon, running back for the Green Bay Packers, is listed as questionable for Week 15 due to a thumb injury. He has only had one limited practice this week and was seen wearing a cast on his right hand during Friday's practice. The Packers are still determining if Dillon can be effective with his injury. Fellow running back Aaron Jones is also questionable for Week 15 but appears to be in a better spot health-wise.
AJ Dillon, running back for the Green Bay Packers, is listed as questionable for Week 15 due to a thumb injury. He has only had one limited practice this week and was seen wearing a cast on his right hand during Friday's practice. The Packers are still determining if Dillon can be effective with his injury. Fellow running back Aaron Jones is also questionable for Week 15 but appears to be in a better spot health-wise.
Fri, Dec 15, 3:01 PM ESTrotowire
AJ Dillon - Missing practice due to broken thumb
AJ Dillon, running back for the Green Bay Packers, did not practice on Thursday due to a broken thumb sustained during Monday's loss at the Giants. Dillon is wearing a brace on the thumb and will need to determine whether playing with the injury will be a hinderance. The team may make a ruling on his availability after Friday's practice.
AJ Dillon, running back for the Green Bay Packers, did not practice on Thursday due to a broken thumb sustained during Monday's loss at the Giants. Dillon is wearing a brace on the thumb and will need to determine whether playing with the injury will be a hinderance. The team may make a ruling on his availability after Friday's practice.
Thu, Dec 14, 4:34 PM ESTrotowire
Packers' AJ Dillon has broken thumb from Giants game
Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon suffered a broken thumb in the team's recent game against the New York Giants. Dillon did not practice on Thursday and is unsure if he will be able to play with the injury. The thumb is important for a running back, and Dillon is concerned about how it will impact his ball security. The Packers have relied on Dillon in recent weeks due to Aaron Jones' knee injury. Jones returned to practice and is confident for Sunday's game. The Packers also have running back Patrick Taylor on the roster. In terms of wide receivers, Christian Watson is expected to miss another game due to a hamstring injury, but rookies Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks returned to practice.
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Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon suffered a broken thumb in the team's recent game against the New York Giants. Dillon did not practice on Thursday and is unsure if he will be able to play with the injury. The thumb is important for a running back, and Dillon is concerned about how it will impact his ball security. The Packers have relied on Dillon in recent weeks due to Aaron Jones' knee injury. Jones returned to practice and is confident for Sunday's game. The Packers also have running back Patrick Taylor on the roster. In terms of wide receivers, Christian Watson is expected to miss another game due to a hamstring injury, but rookies Jayden Reed and Dontayvion Wicks returned to practice.
Thu, Dec 14, 4:20 PM ESTespn
AJ Dillon - Week 15 status up in air
AJ Dillon's status for Week 15 is uncertain due to a thumb injury. Coach Matt LaFleur stated that they will see if Dillon is able to play against the Buccaneers.
AJ Dillon's status for Week 15 is uncertain due to a thumb injury. Coach Matt LaFleur stated that they will see if Dillon is able to play against the Buccaneers.
Thu, Dec 14, 2:57 PM ESTrotowire
AJ Dillon - Not practicing Thursday
AJ Dillon, running back for the Green Bay Packers, did not participate in Thursday's practice due to a thumb injury.
AJ Dillon, running back for the Green Bay Packers, did not participate in Thursday's practice due to a thumb injury.
Thu, Dec 14, 1:30 PM ESTrotowire
AJ Dillon Dealing with Thumb Injury
AJ Dillon, running back for the Green Bay Packers, is dealing with a thumb injury. He was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report. Dillon had previously been dealing with a groin injury, but now has a new health concern with his thumb. Aaron Jones, who has been out with a knee injury, maintained his listed activity level from last week.
AJ Dillon, running back for the Green Bay Packers, is dealing with a thumb injury. He was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated injury report. Dillon had previously been dealing with a groin injury, but now has a new health concern with his thumb. Aaron Jones, who has been out with a knee injury, maintained his listed activity level from last week.
Wed, Dec 13, 4:56 PM ESTrotowire
AJ Dillon - Set to start again Monday
AJ Dillon will start at running back for the Packers on Monday at the Giants with Aaron Jones inactive. Dillon has been dealing with a groin injury but logged a full practice session on Saturday. He will lead the Packers backfield while Jones continues to recover from a sprained MCL. Dillon will look to build upon his recent performances in which he has recorded 32 carries for 121 yards and four catches for 52 yards.
AJ Dillon will start at running back for the Packers on Monday at the Giants with Aaron Jones inactive. Dillon has been dealing with a groin injury but logged a full practice session on Saturday. He will lead the Packers backfield while Jones continues to recover from a sprained MCL. Dillon will look to build upon his recent performances in which he has recorded 32 carries for 121 yards and four catches for 52 yards.
Mon, Dec 11, 6:53 PM ESTrotowire
Packers elevate Kenyan Drake from practice squad
The Packers have elevated RB Kenyan Drake from the practice squad for tonight's game against the Giants. He joins AJ Dillon and Patrick Taylor on the roster for a game RB Aaron Jones is expected to miss.
The Packers have elevated RB Kenyan Drake from the practice squad for tonight's game against the Giants. He joins AJ Dillon and Patrick Taylor on the roster for a game RB Aaron Jones is expected to miss.
Mon, Dec 11, 4:47 PM ESTdraftsharks
Aaron Jones - Limited in practice again
Aaron Jones, running back for the Green Bay Packers, was limited in practice again due to a knee injury. The coach, Matt LaFleur, mentioned that Jones is doing well but did not provide any predictions for his availability for the upcoming game against the Giants. It is possible that Jones will be a game-time decision, which could be frustrating for fantasy football players who are considering starting him or AJ Dillon.
Aaron Jones, running back for the Green Bay Packers, was limited in practice again due to a knee injury. The coach, Matt LaFleur, mentioned that Jones is doing well but did not provide any predictions for his availability for the upcoming game against the Giants. It is possible that Jones will be a game-time decision, which could be frustrating for fantasy football players who are considering starting him or AJ Dillon.
Fri, Dec 8, 2:47 PM ESTrotowire
AJ Dillon - Remains limited by groin issue
AJ Dillon of the Green Bay Packers was limited at Thursday's practice due to a groin injury. Despite the injury, Dillon has been the Packers' No. 1 running back with Aaron Jones sidelined and has been performing well.
AJ Dillon of the Green Bay Packers was limited at Thursday's practice due to a groin injury. Despite the injury, Dillon has been the Packers' No. 1 running back with Aaron Jones sidelined and has been performing well.
Thu, Dec 7, 4:13 PM ESTrotowire
AJ Dillon - Generates 87 yards in start
AJ Dillon rushed for 73 yards and caught a pass for 14 yards in the Green Bay Packers' win over the Kansas City Chiefs. He has been performing well in the absence of Aaron Jones and is expected to continue getting a significant workload if Jones remains sidelined.
AJ Dillon rushed for 73 yards and caught a pass for 14 yards in the Green Bay Packers' win over the Kansas City Chiefs. He has been performing well in the absence of Aaron Jones and is expected to continue getting a significant workload if Jones remains sidelined.
Mon, Dec 4, 12:13 AM ESTrotowire
AJ Dillon - Ready for Week 13
AJ Dillon, running back for the Green Bay Packers, is ready to play in Week 13 despite dealing with a groin injury. With Aaron Jones out, Dillon will have the opportunity to lead the Packers' backfield. In the previous game, Dillon had 17 touches for 81 yards from scrimmage and looked good despite the injury. He could have a productive game against the Kansas City Chiefs, who have allowed the second-most yards per carry to opposing running backs this season.
AJ Dillon, running back for the Green Bay Packers, is ready to play in Week 13 despite dealing with a groin injury. With Aaron Jones out, Dillon will have the opportunity to lead the Packers' backfield. In the previous game, Dillon had 17 touches for 81 yards from scrimmage and looked good despite the injury. He could have a productive game against the Kansas City Chiefs, who have allowed the second-most yards per carry to opposing running backs this season.
Fri, Dec 1, 2:50 PM ESTrotowire
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Aaron Jones - Not participating Friday
Aaron Jones of the Green Bay Packers is not participating in practice on Friday due to a knee injury. This suggests that he will likely miss his second game in a row. AJ Dillon dominated carries in the last game, but third-stringer Patrick Taylor also played a significant number of snaps and should be involved in the offense again.
Aaron Jones of the Green Bay Packers is not participating in practice on Friday due to a knee injury. This suggests that he will likely miss his second game in a row. AJ Dillon dominated carries in the last game, but third-stringer Patrick Taylor also played a significant number of snaps and should be involved in the offense again.
Fri, Dec 1, 1:14 PM ESTrotowire
AJ Dillon - Officially limited Thursday
AJ Dillon, running back for the Green Bay Packers, was limited in practice on Thursday due to a groin injury. He has been dealing with the injury for two weeks but has been able to play through it. His backfield mate, Aaron Jones, is dealing with a sprained MCL and has not practiced since Week 11.
AJ Dillon, running back for the Green Bay Packers, was limited in practice on Thursday due to a groin injury. He has been dealing with the injury for two weeks but has been able to play through it. His backfield mate, Aaron Jones, is dealing with a sprained MCL and has not practiced since Week 11.
Thu, Nov 30, 5:30 PM ESTrotowire
AJ Dillon - Back at practice Thursday
AJ Dillon, running back for the Green Bay Packers, returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday due to a groin injury. His participation level for Sunday night's game against the Chiefs will be revealed in the upcoming injury report.
AJ Dillon, running back for the Green Bay Packers, returned to practice on Thursday after sitting out on Wednesday due to a groin injury. His participation level for Sunday night's game against the Chiefs will be revealed in the upcoming injury report.
Thu, Nov 30, 1:29 PM ESTrotowire